Earlier this week, educators returned to classrooms following an election that has left many students feeling afraid. But educators across the country confronted this fear with displays of compassion and inclusion that should be celebrated and shared. Regardless of political affiliations, we hope everyone can agree that all students deserve...
GLSEN blogs
An Open Letter on Last Night's Presidential Election
Dear GLSEN family, I won’t try to sugarcoat this: what happened yesterday is not ok. LGBTQ youth face losing the federal civil rights protections provided by the Obama administration, like the Title IX guidance. Any hope of passing federal LGBTQ-inclusive legislation in the next few years is gone. And our...
For the History Books: Hundreds Pledged Support for LGBTQ Students
This is a historic political moment, with a high-stakes election only days away. And it's a moment for all of us to renew our commitment to LGBTQ youth and pledge to support them. It's a time to make history. Last month was LGBT History Month, and we asked folks to...