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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.

06/27/11
LGBT Affirming People of Faith Speak Out on Marriage Equality | 06/27/11

In light of recent media portrayal of opponents of marriage equality as predominantly religious, GLAAD would like to

06/25/11
Hollywood Allies Celebrate NY Marriage Equality | 06/25/11

LGBT celebrities aren't the only ones excited about gaining marriage equality in New York state.  Many of the LGBT c

06/25/11
LGBT Celebs Respond to the NY Marriage Victory | 06/25/11

It's been less than 24 hours since NY signed legalized marriage for gay and lesbian couples into law, but thanks to

06/25/11
Marriage Equality at the Stonewall Inn | 06/25/11

The following is a reflection from Ross Murray, Director of Religion, Faith and Values at GLAAD:

06/24/11
La Igualdad Matrimonial se Convierte en Realidad en Nueva York | 06/24/11

06/24/11
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NEW YORK | 06/24/11

UPDATE: Governor Cuomo has signed the bill into law - couples can start marrying on July 24th.

06/24/11
Batesville Daily Guard Takes Back Apology, Insults Survivor | 06/24/11

06/24/11
With Marriage in NY Still Not Decided, Media Sharpens Focus on Albany | 06/24/11

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Formal charges filed against bar in transgender complaint case
01/30/13

Oregon's labor commissioner has filed formal charges of unlawful discrimination against a north Portland bar.

Gay-Straight Alliance says Wisconsin schools unsafe
01/30/13

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students are not safe in Wisconsin schools, representatives of the new Ashland High School Gay-Straight Alliance told the Ashland School Board on Monday night.

One San Diego gay Boy Scout's 'brutal day'
01/30/13

Maybe the most emotional conversation a gay teenager could have with his parents is coming out to them. Jeremy Zaida’s toughest exchange came soon after that. Zaida was 16 when he disclosed his sexual orientation to his parents over a couple days two summers ago.

Washakie County school officials OK gay senior's yearbook photo
01/30/13

Washakie County School officials said Tuesday they will allow the photo of openly gay senior Matt Jolley to be published in the Worland High School yearbook.

Major push for marriage equality planned in Delaware
01/30/13

The advocacy group that won passage of same-sex civil unions in Delaware plans to make a major push for same-sex marriage in the state.

Columbus will host Gay Softball World Series
01/30/13

The Gay Softball World Series held in Columbus in 2010 was a grand slam.

OR Teen Taken Off Life Support After Suicide Attempt
01/30/13

Jadin Bell, a gay teenager from Oregon who attempted to hang himself after facing extreme bullying by peers, has been taken off life support.

Bloomington, IN mayor plans wedding for dozens of gay, lesbian couples
01/30/13

An Indiana mayor is planning to protest a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Indiana.

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