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Education
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Vote Scheduled for Noon Today
Via Americablog, the Senate's orders for Thursday: ∙The Senate will convene at 9:30am and proceed to consideration of the motion to proceed to … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Vote Scheduled for Noon Today
Illinois Senate Passes Civil Union Bill; Governor Has Promised to Sign
An historic day in the Land of Lincoln! Following passage in the House yesterday, the Illinois Senate has passed the civil union bill in a 32-24-1 … [Read more...] about Illinois Senate Passes Civil Union Bill; Governor Has Promised to Sign
News Jersey Lawmakers Pass Nation’s Toughest Anti-Bullying Bill
Last week I mentioned that a broad anti-bullying bill had been approved by panels in both the Senate and Assembly. Yesterday, that bill was passed by … [Read more...] about News Jersey Lawmakers Pass Nation’s Toughest Anti-Bullying Bill
News: Sexiest Man Alive, Daft Punk, Victoria Kolakowski, Mongolia
Rally against anti-gay bullying to take place in the Bronx this weekend. After ACLU pressure, Colorado school to allow student to wear "marriage … [Read more...] about News: Sexiest Man Alive, Daft Punk, Victoria Kolakowski, Mongolia
Fred Goldhaber, First Teacher at NYC’s Harvey Milk School, Dies
Good teachers are rarely recognized for the true heroes they are. Sounds like Fred Goldhaber, the first teacher at NYC's LGBT Harvey Milk School, … [Read more...] about Fred Goldhaber, First Teacher at NYC’s Harvey Milk School, Dies
New Jersey Panels Approve Country’s Toughest Anti-Bullying Bill
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly Education Committees passed a bill yesterday that, if passed by the full Assembly and Senate, will become the … [Read more...] about New Jersey Panels Approve Country’s Toughest Anti-Bullying Bill
Newsweek: NOM’s Brian Brown ‘Succeeding’ in Fight Against Gay Marriage
I guess that depends on your definition of success. After the lengthy puff piece, they backtrack a bit: "Though both sides like to claim they’re … [Read more...] about Newsweek: NOM’s Brian Brown ‘Succeeding’ in Fight Against Gay Marriage
Focus on the Family to Sponsor National Student Day Against Gays
Many of you are familiar with the "Day of Truth", the campaign created by right-wing religious groups as an answer to GLSEN's "Day … [Read more...] about Focus on the Family to Sponsor National Student Day Against Gays
Catholic University Dumps Gay Staffer Over Wedding Announcement
Laine Tadlock, the education program director at Benedictine University in Springfield, lost her job because she mentioned it in an announcement of … [Read more...] about Catholic University Dumps Gay Staffer Over Wedding Announcement