Amber and Elisa’s Family Story
We interviewed Amber three days after the Supreme Court marriage ruling. Amber lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her partner Elisa and their two children, Benjamin
Prepare for the question: “Poppa, what’s a sissy?”
This is not what I envisioned. I was sure that one day, years from now, when my two daughters were teenagers, they would face some
LGBT Groups Praise Gov. Granholm’s Anti-Bullying Measure
BOSTON, MA (April 14, 2010) — Last week Gov. Jennifer Granholm reiterated her call for anti-bullying legislation in the wake of the suicide of a 12-year-old Michigan
Massachusetts Legislature to Hold Hearing on School Bullying
On Tuesday, November 17, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing on several pending anti-bullying bills. Massachusetts is one of only about
MN Safe Schools for All Bill Heads to Governor–Call Now!
In bipartisan votes, the Minnesota House and Senate have now passed the “Safe Schools for All Bill,” which clarifies existing bullying and harassment laws to
Parent Power: Stephanie Hazen Speaks at MN’s justFair Lobby Day
Yesterday, hundreds of Minnesotans traveled to their statehouse in St. Paul for OutFront Minnesota’s justFair Lobby Day. This year, OutFront MN is advocating for marriage
LGBT Families & the Day of Silence
Today marks the 13th Annual Day of Silence, the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity
Education Secretary Pledges to Make Schools Safe for All
Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently met with members of GLSEN about safe schools issues nationwide. The meeting, the first ever between a secretary of education
MN Senators Move Safe Schools Bill Forward!
Minnesota Safe Schools for All One-Sheet Launched! Want more details about the Minnesota Safe Schools for All Bill? Want to download an easy-to-read document that
Crucial Testimony Given in Support of the MN Safe Schools for All Bill
The Minnesota Senate Education Committee held the first hearing on SF 971 today, the Minnesota “Safe Schools for All Bill,” developed by Family Equality Council
Key Vote on MN Safe Schools Bill This Wednesday
Tell the MN Senate Education Committee to Ensure Safe Schools! Wednesday hearing will determine path for safe schools bill moving forward Click here to share this important
UPDATE: Safe Schools for All Bill Introduced in MN House, Action Tool Launched
Last week we shared with you the introduction of Minnesota’s “Safe Schools for All” Bill in the State Senate. Today, we’re excited to announce that
