Some parents in the Anoka-Hennepin School District are doing the right thing:More than 300 people showed up for the first ever Anoka LGBTQ Youth Pride … [Read more...] about Anoka-Hennepin Students, Parents Hold Pride Event as School District Faces Yet Another Anti-Gay Bullying Lawsuit: VIDEO
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Self-Expression, Abuse, Tolerance Issues Raised at Trial of Lawrence King’s Teen Killer: VIDEO
Testimony continues in the trial of Brandon McInerney for the murder of his classmate Lawrence King, the AP reports: Jill Ekman told jurors that … [Read more...] about Self-Expression, Abuse, Tolerance Issues Raised at Trial of Lawrence King’s Teen Killer: VIDEO
Matt Damon Defends Teachers from Sh**ty Cameraman: VIDEO
Matt Damon, whose mom is a teacher, appeared at the Save Our Schools March in DC over the weekend. In addition to giving the headliner speech (which … [Read more...] about Matt Damon Defends Teachers from Sh**ty Cameraman: VIDEO
Tennessee Governor: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Will ‘Probably Never Pass’
In an interview with Nashville City Paper, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam admits that Stacey Campfield's "Don't Say Gay" bill which … [Read more...] about Tennessee Governor: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Will ‘Probably Never Pass’
Churchgoer Interrupts Mass, Calls For Removal of Racist Homophobe Bronx Principal
Over the weekend, Andrew posted about Frank Borzellieri, the principal at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Bronx Catholic school with students who are … [Read more...] about Churchgoer Interrupts Mass, Calls For Removal of Racist Homophobe Bronx Principal
LGBT Page Springs Up on Anoka-Hennepin School District Website After Bullying Lawsuit, Federal Investigation
Now that it's the subject of a federal investigation and a lawsuit from five former students over its refusal to stand up against anti-gay … [Read more...] about LGBT Page Springs Up on Anoka-Hennepin School District Website After Bullying Lawsuit, Federal Investigation
Trevor Project’s David McFarland and Ft Worth Councilman Joel Burns Discuss Anti-Gay Bullying in Bachmann’s District: VIDEO
Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns talks to Lawrence O'Donnell, and David McFarland, the Acting Director and CEO of The Trevor Project talks to … [Read more...] about Trevor Project’s David McFarland and Ft Worth Councilman Joel Burns Discuss Anti-Gay Bullying in Bachmann’s District: VIDEO
Are ‘No Promo Homo’ Rules Like Anoka-Hennepin’s Unconstitutional?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN A "no promo homo" rule is a local or state policy that prevents teachers or school administrators from doing … [Read more...] about Are ‘No Promo Homo’ Rules Like Anoka-Hennepin’s Unconstitutional?
Ballot Measure Referendum to Overturn California’s LGBT History Law Gets Green Light
LGBT POV's Karen Ocamb reports that anti-gay efforts to overturned California's recently-passed FAIR Education Act, which requires LGBT … [Read more...] about Ballot Measure Referendum to Overturn California’s LGBT History Law Gets Green Light
Michele Bachmann Was Worried Anti-Bullying Rules in MN Would Stifle Free Speech, Won’t Talk About It: VIDEO
Mother Jones reports on the deep ties Michelle Bachmann has to the Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is under federal investigation and the … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann Was Worried Anti-Bullying Rules in MN Would Stifle Free Speech, Won’t Talk About It: VIDEO