John,
For more than 20 years, GLSEN has advocated against anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination policies—but we know it still happens all the time. LGBTQ+ students who are transgender, nonbinary, students of color, and students with disabilities face particularly hostile school climates.
Nobody should feel ashamed, outed, or othered while in a safe space for learning and growing. Nobody.
And the reality is that it doesn’t have to take place in a student’s state, or for them to be a direct victim of the law—for them to feel a sense of anxiety from the media coverage, and discourse being shaped by politicians.
John, I trust you know how important the upcoming midterm elections are.
Voters across our country have a voice in electing officials, shaping policy, and rising up for LGBTQ+ students. Because quality K-12 education is a fundamental right for every student, we’re proud to share these messages of support from Congress:
