Today’s students are living in the crosshairs of compounding and interlocking crises and we are seeing an onslaught of hate and discrimination being made law.
Anti-LGBTQ+ policies are spreading across the country – book bans, censorship, the restricting of gender affirming medical care and erasure harm communities, schools, and our youth.
In five states there are even punishments for parents and teachers who are suspected of offering support or affirmation to LGBTQ+ children.
John, your gift—no matter how big or small—will make a positive impact on the lives of millions of students across the nation.
Every student deserves the opportunity to fully participate in a safe, inclusive, and affirming education. We are committed to this work so that kids can be kids—growing into exactly who they are—without fear of rejection, discrimination, or violence.
On behalf of the students we serve, thank you.
Aaron Ridings (He/They)
Chief of Staff and Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy and Research
GLSEN
