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The fight for safe and inclusive schools: What teachers and students want answered in the VP debate

This debate offers an opportunity for candidates to speak directly to the future of our country—our students. Will they commit to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ youth, writes GLSEN's Melanie Willingham-Jaggers.

Tennessee GSA Supporters Rally While Hate-Group Leader Calls It 'Vile'

Franklin County High School's Gay-Straight Alliance has attracted the attention of a hate-group leader who condemns it as "sexual weirdness."

Op-ed: Push Back On School Pushout of LGBT Youth

LGBT young people are being targeted and pushed out of schools. It is time to push back.

Remember Your Power: A Statement From Transgender Youth on the Next Four Years

Under a Trump presidency, transgender young people are ready to continue fighting for their rights.

Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.

Faking It's Michael J. Willett: Our Teenage Dream

Even though Faking It actor Michael J. Willett is openly gay, his teen girl fans won't stop fantasizing about him.

Meet the 2013 Point Scholars: Living Proof It Does Get Better

Remember these names -- they're the next generation of LGBT leaders.

Hunger Games Josh Hutcherson Speaks Against Bullying At High School

Hutcherson, who is closely associated the the anitbullying organization Straight But Not Narrow, spoke with the Gay Straight Alliance about the importance of straight allies for gay youth.

Teen targeted by homophobic school board member now running for his job

Upstate New York student Elizabeth Lewis was singled out by her school board's vice president during discussion of a GSA.

It Gets Better reveals the recipients of its latest round of grants supporting LGBTQ+ students

“This grant program aims to put power back in the hands of LGBTQ+ students as people in positions of power threaten to strip it away,” It Gets Better said in a release.

Eliza Byard Steps Down as GLSEN Executive Director

The former filmmaker has advocated for the rights of LGBTQ+ students for decades.

WATCH: At Rally, Missourians Show Trans Students Love

Days after more than 150 people protested against trans student Lila Perry at her Missouri school, others rallied in support of her.

Read an excerpt from an upcoming book celebrating young trailblazers

Explore the transformative impact of LGBTQ+ education in schools, from student-led GSAs to openly out teachers paving the way for inclusivity.

Coming Out As...Christian

The gray area where sexuality and spirituality intersect.

Homeless to Hero: Morgan Keenan

After struggling with homelessness and familial rejection in his youth, Morgan Keenan founded the Missouri GSA Network to help give voice to students silenced like he was.

High School Diary: Sixteen and ready to change the world

The Advocate's third annual high school diary begins as our diarist enters a new school--her third in Texas in three years--and shares her ambitious plans to increase queer visibility in her conservative community, a suburb of Houston.

Church Leader Suggests Catholics Spurn Girl Scouts

A scolding letter from the archbishop of St. Louis sparks debate and questions among the faithful, chief among them: "Can I still buy Girl Scout cookies?"

Op-ed: Why I Asked to Repeat Ninth Grade

Students -- specifically LGBT students -- know when their teachers don't care about them.

Minnesota LGBTQ+ org director: Tim Walz is ‘a consistent advocate’

Kat Rohn of Outfront Minnesota says her state’s governor is a strong pick for Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate.