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GLSEN stands with the community in Uvalde, TX

GLSEN stands with the community in Uvalde, TX. There is no place for violence in schools. We must ensure real safety for our children.

GLSEN Condemns the Passage of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill

GLSEN Condemns Disney's Silent Involvement on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill

Activist and New York Times Best-Selling Author Antoni Porowski to Receive Champion Award at GLSEN Respect Awards New York

190 Organizations Call for LGBTQI Data Collection as NASEM Releases Historic Report on Measuring Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity

GLSEN Stands In Solidarity with Jack Petocz and ‘Say Gay!’ Student Walkouts

Statement on the Historic Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court

President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court is a hopeful sign for communities that experience the greatest marginalization, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth who are under attack in state legislatures across the country.

New Research Finds LGBTQ+ Students Less Likely to Participate in Sports, Despite Positive Effects

GLSEN Brief Emphasizes Lack of Access for Trans and Nonbinary Athletes

GLSEN Condemns Gov. Abbott's Attack on Trans and Nonbinary Youth and Families

GLSEN strongly opposes Gov. Abbott’s non-binding letter and all efforts to discriminate against transgender and nonbinary people.

GLSEN and 40+ Organizations Call for LGBTQ+ Protections Through Mandatory U.S. Department of Education K-12 Data Collection

Civil Rights Data Collection critical in addressing discrimination in K-12 schools

Statement on SB46 in South Dakota

GLSEN strongly condemns Governor Kristi Noem for signing SB 46, a discriminatory and dangerous bill, into law.

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers Named New Executive Director of GLSEN

GLSEN’s First Black, Nonbinary Executive Director Commits to Prioritizing Racial Justice, Gender Justice and Disability Justice

GLSEN Highlights Positive Impact of GSAs with New Resources

GSAs Critical in Improving School Climate for LGBTQ+ Students

GLSEN Announces Inaugural Class of Freedom Fellows

Young Leaders to Represent Regional Voices for LGBTQ+ Students

Statement on Oxford High School Shooting in Michigan

In response to the school shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan, GLSEN and GLSEN’s Interim Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers issued the following statement:

“Safe Schools For All” Launches to Help Students Take Action Against Bullying

New website from GLAD, GLSEN, NCLR, and PFLAG National provides support and resources for LGBTQI+ students.

New Research Shows Positive Impact of Gender and Sexuality Alliances in Schools

GSAs Critical in Improving School Climate for LGBTQ+ Students

Inclusive Resources Improve Transgender and Nonbinary Students’ School Experience

New Research Highlights Benefits of Supportive School Resources for Transgender and Nonbinary Students Vulnerable to Discrimination

GLSEN Condemns Texas Anti-Transgender Sports Ban, Urges Federal Nondiscrimination Protections to Protect Transgender Youth

GLSEN Statement on Texas HR 25, Urges Federal Nondiscrimination Protections to Protect Transgender Youth

GLSEN Applauds Confirmation of Catherine Lhamon

GLSEN Applauds Confirmation of Catherine Lhamon as U.S. Department of
Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights