Janice Langbehn

A Missouri man was arrested because he stayed by his partner's bedside in the hospital. The hospital refused to recognize Roger as a part of Allen's family, put him handcuffs, and escorted him out of the building. Roger is now unable to see his partner at all, because of a restraining order following his arrest.

Before being honored with a Presidential Citizens Medal at the White House, Janice Langbehn was interviewed about the heartbreaking experience that led her down the path of advocacy. The White House has now posted the video of that interview, which you can watch below.

Yesterday, Janice Langbehn received a Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor.

We at GLAAD are extremely proud that our dear friend Janice Langbehn has been picked as one of this year's recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian award.