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Transgender students face discrimination at graduation
Monday, May 20, 2013
2:48pm

Across the United States, millions of seniors are getting ready to walk across the stage in graduation ceremonies. This time can bittersweet for transgender students. Two instances of transgender students, in different parts of the country, have reminded us that schools can often fail to support transgender students and treat them with respect.

04/17/09
The Angie Zapata Murder Trial Begins | 04/17/09

On Thursday afternoon, the jury was finally selected after two and a half days, and attorneys from the prosecution a

04/16/09
Opening Statements Expected Thursday in Angie Zapata Murder Trial | 04/16/09

Jury selection continued on the second day of the Angie Zapata murder trial. Weld County, Colo.

04/15/09
Media Coverage of the Angie Zapata Murder Trial | 04/15/09

As the trial in the murder of Angie Zapata begins, GLAAD will be monitoring local and national media for coverage of

04/15/09
GLAAD Reports from the Angie Zapata Murder Trial | 04/15/09

GLAAD Media Field Strategist Adam Bass is in Greeley, Colo.

04/06/09
Report from Iowa | 04/06/09

As the historic Iowa Supreme Court decision was handed down, GLAAD's Media Field Strategist Sarah Kennedy was on th

03/27/09
GLAAD Educates Future Journalists about LGBT Issues | 03/27/09

03/27/09
One Step Closer to Marriage in New Hampshire! | 03/27/09
03/25/09
Gainesville, FL Voters Turn Down Discriminatory Measure | 03/25/09

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Gregoire to sign Wash. marriage law
12/05/12

Gov. Chris Gregoire will sign marriage equality into law at a ceremony, where she will be joined by gay couples who plan to marry.

Boise approves non-discrimination ordinance
12/05/12

Hundreds of Boise residents applauded repeatedly Tuesday as City Council members and Mayor David Bieter explained why they support an ordinance that will criminalize discrimination in employment, housing and public places for reasons of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Clashing Rulings Complicate Path of "Ex-Gay" Therapy Law
12/05/12

A federal judge cleared the way on Tuesday for California’s new law banning gay “conversion therapies” for minors, one day after another federal judge, in a separate decision, called the ban an unconstitutional infringement on speech.

Todd Gloria elected San Diego City Council president
12/04/12

Councilmember Todd Gloria today was unanimously elected president of the San Diego City Council, as the city celebrated the inauguration of Mayor Bob Filner. Gloria, who is openly gay, represents District 3 that includes the LGBT-dominated areas of Hillcrest and North Park.

Gay Pol Leads Atlanta City Council To Marriage Resolution
12/04/12

Atlanta's City Council approved a resolution Monday night to support marriage equality, countering Mayor Kasim Reed's previously stated opposition to extending marriage rights to same-sex couples.

Emotions run high over the suspension and reinstatement of a South Lyon teacher
12/04/12

"I was so confused about why I was suspended," says South Lyon Middle School Teacher Susan Johnson talking about what happened on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Police Search For Transgender Teen Missing 2 Weeks
12/04/12

Police are searching for a transgender teen, who has been missing form the area for nearly two weeks.

Non-discrimination ordinance clears hurdle in Helena
12/04/12

The Helena City Commission has approved first passage of an ordinance prohibiting discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals. Commissioners unanimously passed the ordinance but not before disagreeing on the amendments.

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