Yeshiva University Says LGBTQ+ Student Club Violates Its Religious Rights
Yeshiva University’s longstanding fight with on-campus LGBTQ+ organizations come to a head. The New York State Supreme Court has ordered…
Federal Judge Allows Religious Universities to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students
A federal judge has ruled in favor of religious schools over a Title IX lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought forward…
Are California LGBTQ Students Being Not Supported?
California LGBTQ Youth Report, a groundbreaking resource detailing the experiences of LGBTQ students in California. The report analyzes responses from more than…
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Awards Scholarships
The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals have awarded a series of scholarships to students around…
New York Attorney General Confirms Protections of Transgender Students
“In New York City, it’s illegal to discriminate on the basis of gender identity and gender expression in the workplace,…
Florida Lawmakers Refuse to Debate Gun Laws, But Now Say Porn is Dangerous
In front of grieving students and family of the Parkland shooting, Florida lawmakers voted down a measure to debate a…
New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie Surprises by Supporting Transgender Students with New Legislation
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed into law legislation (S3067/A4652) requiring the state education commission to draft guidelines to ensure…
If Charter Schools Want to Discriminate Against LGBT Students, Let Them
The United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos turned heads again while being questioned, when she refused to rule out…
Now Donald Trump, Jr. Gets Twitter Happy by Making Fun of LGBT Students
Isn’t it time that this family’s Twitter accounts get shut down? Donald Trump, Jr. took to his Twitter account to disparage…
Trump Administration Puts Transgender Kids at Risk Thanks to Bigoted Rollback of Obama-Era Order
The Trump Administration’s upcoming roll back of the protective guidance for transgender students puts kids at risk. White House Press…
Governor Jerry Brown Has Just Signed the Most Inclusive ‘Bathroom Bill’ in the US
California Governor Jerry Brown has just signed the most inclusive ‘bathroom bill’ in the United States that will require all single-stall…
Watch a Transgender Boys Awe-Inspiring Speech to Pennsylvania School Board
“Ari, my amazing boy, stood before the school board and spoke up for transgender rights. His speech came mere weeks…
Federal Judge’s Injunction Puts Thousands of Transgender Students at Risk
A federal judge’s decision to issue an injunction on guidance provided to school districts by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice regarding…
California Lawmakers Put LGBT Students First
Since February, California lawmakers have been muddling over a bill that would potentially shield LGBT college students from discrimination by…
Trans Students Forced to Wear ID Bracelets, Barred From Proper Bathrooms
Despite the Obama administration’s affirmation in May that transgender students have the right to use the bathroom proper to their gender…
George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth to be Honored at GLSEN’s Respect Awards
GLSEN Respect Awards NY Cochairs Wilson Cruz and Barbara Frankel GLSEN will honor George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth, Ilene Chaiken, and Optimedia at…
Don’t Miss: New York Pops Gala, May 2
On Monday, May 2, 2016, The New York Pops presents its 33rd birthday gala, celebrating the revolutionary collaborations of Alain…
South Dakota Governor Vetoes Dangerous Transphobic ‘Bathroom Bill’
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has vetoed HB 1008—legislation attacking the rights of transgender children in public schools by attempting to…
South Dakota Governor to Meet with Transgender Teens Ahead of Decision on Signing Anti-Trans Bill into Law
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard will meet with transgender students before making his decision on whether to sign HB 1008—legislation…
Disgraceful Anti-Transgender Bill Passes in South Dakota, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Today, the South Dakota Senate passed extreme and dangerous legislation that attacks the rights of transgender children in public schools,…
Groundbreaking Transgender Student Publication Provides Guidelines for K-12
Today, five national organizations introduced Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools, a first-of-its-kind publication…
Senate Fails Gay Students
Today, in the first major vote on LGBT equality since the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, the Senate failed to pass the Student Non-Discrimination…
Bangkok University Unveils New Uniforms for Transgender Students
Thailand’s eldest, largest private university revealed new uniforms earlier this month for students with “alternative” genders. Students at Bangkok University…
Horrifying! Washington County School’s Disgusting Anti-Gay Week, Has Students Living in Fear
A Pittsburgh-area high school has turned the Gay Straight Alliance’s “Day of Silence” into a week of threats, violence, and hate.…
Department of Education Extends Title IX to Trans Students
In a game-changing moment for the LGBT rights of young people, the U.S. Department of Education has issued “new guidance”…