Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Last Chance to Vote for GLSEN in CREDO’s Campaign!

Dear John,  There’s still time to make a difference for LGBTQ+ students – but not much! Voting for GLSEN in CREDO Mobile’s campaign closes at the end of this month, and we need your support to secure a share of $30,000 in funding. Voting is free, quick, and makes a real impact.  How to Vote: Visit …

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  GLSEN Events · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Kickoff NYC Pride with GLSEN!

  GLSEN and Deutsche Bank invite you to kick off NYC Pride and celebrate Juneteenth at Pride Above The Park on Wednesday, June 18th from 6pm to 9pm. Join us as we bring together GLSEN supporters for an evening overlooking Central Park!   You’ll hear about our mission from GLSEN’s Executive Director…

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April 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Turn Tax Season into Impact Season with GLSEN!

Dear John,  With the tax day deadline approaching, you may be thinking about ways to make the most of your contributions. At GLSEN, we offer you an opportunity to do just that. By supporting our mission, you are not only creating positive change in the lives of students across the nation but you co…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Today is Day of (No) Silence!

Hi John, Day of (No) Silence is today!   Whether you're a student, educator, parent, activist, or ally, today is your opportunity to show your support for LGBTQ+ students across the country.  Head to glsen.org/DayOfNoSilence to discover the wide range of tools, resources, and opportunities for you …

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Vote for GLSEN to Help Us Secure Crucial Funding!

Dear John,  We’re excited to share a unique opportunity for you to support GLSEN in a simple yet impactful way, and no donation is required!  This April, GLSEN is one of three organizations featured in CREDO Mobile’s monthly voting campaign. CREDO Mobile, a company that has donated over $95 million…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM

You stand with our youth — and we stand with you

Dear John,  There has never been a more vital time to empower safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ+ students. Thanks to supporters like you, we’re building a future where all students feel included and celebrated. We’re so grateful to count you as part of this movement.  Today, we want to help you …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM

How to Participate in Day of (No) Silence

Hi John, Day of (No) Silence is coming up!  Join us on the week leading up to April 4th by Rising Up and using your voice in protest against the daily erasure, mistreatment, and marginalization of LGBTQ+ students.  🔔 Register to receive updates and resources leading up to Day of (No) Silence.  Don'…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Help Us Fight Discrimination in Education

Dear John,  Our conviction at GLSEN remains unshaken: every student deserves a learning environment free from bullying and discrimination. A staggering number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced this year threatens this right, shining the spotlight on the urgent need for our collective action.  The wel…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Get ready for Day of (NO) Silence April 4th!

Hi John,  Join us for the full week leading up to Day of (NO) Silence on Friday, April 4th!  Day of Silence originated over 30 years ago as a student-led silent protest against the daily mistreatment and marginalization of LGBTQ+ students.  It is now more important than ever for the voices of our mo…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Alert: McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary

Dear John,  Last evening, Linda McMahon was sworn in as the new Secretary of Education. She is now the Cabinet-level official charged with enforcing federal civil rights laws in schools.  But as she stepped into the role, McMahon already has taken action to start reviews of all programs at the Depa…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM

You Can Change a Life Today

Dear John,  Every day, LGBTQ+ students across the nation face challenges that can feel overwhelming. But together, we can make a real difference. Your support empowers GLSEN to create safe and inclusive schools where every student can thrive. DONATE TO GLSEN TODAY Join other supporters in standing …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM

One Month In, Trump’s Education Department Fails LGBTQ+ Students

Dear John,  One month into the new administration, Donald Trump is already weaponizing the federal government to silence diversity in schools. With so much focus on his misguided plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, GLSEN is raising the alarm about how the Department’s tools to enfor…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Take Action: We Need a Champion, Not a Crony, as Education Secretary

Dear John,  LGBTQ+ students depend on the U.S. Department of Education to enforce civil rights laws in schools across the country. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are already at work to gut the Department and undermine federal support for schools and students.  Earlier today, Trump’s pick to lead the De…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM

GLSEN’s commitment to a better future

Dear John,  At GLSEN, diversity, equity, and inclusion are intrinsic to all of our work. We won’t back down on our mission to make our nation’s educational spaces safer, more inclusive, and affirming for all students, especially those most marginalized by our society.  SUPPORT OUR MISSION Recent a…

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February 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM

AVAILABLE NOW: LGBTQ+ History Flashcards!

Hello John,   In this pivotal social moment, it is more important than ever to honor the LGBTQ+ activists and visionaries who paved the way, and those carrying their legacy forward today. In tribute to these remarkable individuals—past and present—we are thrilled to officially announce our newly re…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM

GLSEN’s is in a period of transition

Dear John,  I’m writing to give context to some of the changes taking place here at GLSEN.  We are now officially being governed by a federal administration that carries with it more fear and uncertainty than ever before in living memory. Now more than ever, we need a right-sized GLSEN for building…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Combatting Donald Trump’s campaign of hate and fear

Dear John,  We are in a very difficult moment in history. Many of us feel a deep sense of loss and concern for our country and the future of our young people.  Many people, especially vulnerable students, are feeling afraid. HELP LGBTQ+ STUDENTS TODAY Donald Trump’s presidency has already proven …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM

15 States Failing on LGBTQ+ Inclusion. See how inclusive your state is.

Hello John,  The new GLSEN State Report Card resource reveals troubling findings: 15 states are adopting harmful policies that block inclusive education, promote discrimination, and make schools unsafe for LGBTQ+ youth.  If states were graded five years ago using today’s rubric, none would have rec…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Preparing for Inauguration Day

Dear John,  As we head into a Donald Trump presidency on Monday, we face a lot of uncertainty. Now is not the time to be afraid of what may come or let those with a bully pulpit intimidate us into silence, but to educate ourselves and others about our rights–to stand strong in the face of fear and …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM

One small step to protect what matters most

Care for your loved ones and our nation’s youth. Dear John,  Every day, LGBTQ+ students rely on GLSEN’s work to create safe, inclusive, and affirming schools. With your support, we’ve empowered thousands of student-led GSAs, provided life-changing resources for educators, and fought for policies tha…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM

TAKE ACTION: Protect LGBTQ+ Student Athletes

Dear John,  If you haven’t taken action to protect transgender student athletes, now is your chance.   This week, Congress is expected to vote on H.R. 28/S. 9, a bill that seeks to impose a national ban on transgender students playing on sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity. …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Tell Congress LGBTQ+ students belong in school sports

Dear John,  We need your help telling Congress to protect transgender student athletes.   Even before Donald Trump is sworn in, Congress is expected to vote on H.R. 28/S. 9, a bill that seeks to impose a national ban on transgender students playing on sports teams that are consistent with their gen…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Start 2025 with an act of care for LGBTQ+ youth

Support your future and safe schools for LGBTQ+ youth. Dear John,  At GLSEN, your support empowers LGBTQ+ students to thrive in safe, inclusive, and affirming schools. As we begin 2025, we invite you to take a meaningful step to care for what matters most to you: your loved ones and the causes you h…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Looking Ahead: Our Fight for LGBTQ+ Students in 2025

Dear John, Goodbye 2024, hello 2025!   We cannot thank you enough for your incredible support throughout the last year.  From creating brand new LGBTQ+-inclusive resources for educators to helping expand protections for LGBTQ+ athletes with clearer Title IX protections, we have had some major wins …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Staying true to our message

Dear John, LGBTQ+ youth across the nation deserve safe and affirming learning environments, and with your help, we will make great strides toward that goal in the coming year!  GIVE A GIFT TO GLSEN As the final day of 2024, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to GLSEN so that we can co…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 9:39 PM

Give a gift to LGBTQ+ students this season

Dear John, GLSEN relies on the generosity of supporters like you to continue our work toward creating safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students in the United States. Give a gift today, and you will be providing LGBTQ+ students with essential resources. SUPPORT LGBTQ+ STUDENTS From our Rainbow…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 2:37 PM

A message from a former GLSEN student.

Dear John, This year has been both tough and rewarding.   While we have faced many legislative and political challenges, there has been an incredible amount of progress on the ground to make schools a safer and more welcoming place for our LGBTQ+ students.   But, we still need your help to continue…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM

LGBTQ+ Youth Need You in 2025

Dear John, As the year comes to a close, we’re facing unprecedented challenges to the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ youth. Plans like Project 2025 threaten to unravel decades of progress by:Defunding public education.Redefining Title IX to exclude LGBTQ+ students. Removing protections against discrim…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM

What your gift provides.

Dear John, As we reflect on 2024, we cannot thank supporters like you enough for helping to make our nation’s schools safer places for LGBTQ+ youth.   Donors like you have been the foundation of GLSEN’s work for over 30 years. With your continued support, we can continue to create a network of stud…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM

LAST CHANCE for your gift to be matched!

Dear John,  Today is the last day that Hollister will be matching* donations to GLSEN! Your support for our work has never been more impactful than it is right now.  Whether it is $5 or $500, we know that you will continue to Rise Up for LGBTQ+. DONATE TODAY From shifting federal, state, and local …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Two more days for 2X the impact

Dear John,  It’s not too late for your gift to GLSEN to have 2X the impact. Hollister is still matching* all donations to GLSEN until Saturday, December 7th! GIVE A GIFT TODAY In such a crucial moment for LGBTQ+ students across the country, it is more important than ever that we continue our work …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 4:02 PM

This Giving Tuesday, Hope is a Discipline

Dear John,  For many LGBTQ+ youth, hope feels hard to hold onto.  This year has brought relentless attacks on their rights and safety, from anti-trans bills to book bans, intensified by the new administration's hateful rhetoric and policy agendas. Yet, at GLSEN, we believe that hope is a discipline…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM

What LGBTQ+ Students Need Now

Dear John,  The stakes for LGBTQ+ students have never been higher. The results of the election have set a dire tone for our nation’s schools and for the rights of transgender and queer youth.  Policies like Project 2025 threaten to strip away Title IX protections, defund public education, and erase…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Stop Ohio’s Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill

Dear John,  Trans rights are under attack once again in Ohio. Senate Bill 104 is a dangerous, discriminatory piece of legislation that would force K-12 students and college students to use restrooms and accommodations based on their sex assigned at birth, regardless of their gender identity.  Take …

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November 20, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Public Education Is Not a WWE Performance

Dear John,  Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon, someone with a background in professional wrestling and no experience in education, as Secretary of Education is a stark reminder of what’s at stake for our schools and our youth.  Instead of choosing a leader who prioritizes students, Trump h…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Make your gift list a powerful force for change

Hello John,  This holiday season, we’re inviting you to make your gifts do double duty!   GLSEN works with passionate brand partners to drive impact for LGBTQ+ students year-round, and to give customers an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to GLSEN’s mission to create safe and inclusive schools…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

November 13, 2024 at 2:46 PM

An Uncertain Future Awaits

Dear John, As we move into a new Presidential administration that has targeted our community with hate and division, the stakes are higher than ever for LGBTQ+ youth. Proposed agendas like Project 2025 threaten to dismantle public education, strip civil rights protections, and undermine safe, inclu…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

November 7, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Their Future Depends on Us—Join the Fight

Dear John,  Our community is feeling a deep ache and sense of loss this week. We are confronted by an immediate threat from Project 2025—an extremist plan to dismantle the protections our elders fought so tirelessly for, unraveling the fabric of safety and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth across this cou…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Today is Election Day!

Dear John, Today’s presidential election is a critical moment for all of us, especially for LGBTQ+ students and historically marginalized communities across the nation. We hope you have a plan to make your voice heard.  If you still need to prepare, visit vote411.org to find your polling location a…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Election Day is TOMORROW - Let’s Protect Education Together

Do you have a plan? Dear John, Tomorrow, November 5th, is Election Day, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.  To protect our schools and ensure that they are spaces of respect, inclusion, and opportunity for every student, we need leaders who will stand up for these values.   Let’s come together to el…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 3:13 PM

The Election is One Week Away – Here’s What’s at Stake

Dear John, With the upcoming election next Tuesday, it is critical that we make informed decisions about the future of our democracy, and the future of our youth.  Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Take action and make a difference. DONATE TO GLSEN TODAY How can you prepare for election day? U…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 4:19 PM

It’s time to make a lasting decision for LGBTQ+ students

This week, take action to protect your loved ones and the future of LGBTQ+ youth. Dear John,  National Estate Planning Awareness Week is here! Now is the perfect time to follow through on an important decision that can protect your loved ones and create a better future for LGBTQ+ students. As you co…

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  GLSEN Events · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Join Sheryl Lee Ralph & more for Rise Up LA NEXT WEEK!

  We’re thrilled to announce everyone’s favorite teacher at Abbott Elementary, Emmy Award-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph will be honored with GLSEN’s Champion Award at Rise Up LA for her decades of advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth! It’s not too late to join us at NeueHouse Hollywood on October 18th to celebrate …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 1:26 PM

How to Ensure Today’s Youth are Tomorrow’s Leaders

Dear John,  As the upcoming election approaches, the future of education is on the line. Will our schools be places where students are welcomed and accepted, or will there be attempts to exclude students, criminalize educators and defund the Department of Education?  Your gift today can make a powe…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with our NEW LGBTQ+ History Flashcards

Hello John,   This month, and always, we honor and elevate the LGBTQ+ activists and visionaries who paved the way, and those carrying their legacy forward today. In tribute to these remarkable individuals—past and present—we are thrilled to officially relaunch our newly redesigned LGBTQ+ History Fl…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 2:07 PM

ONLY 4 Days Left!

Dear John,  Thank you to everyone who recently contributed to GLSEN, with Abercrombie & Fitch matching your donations. Together, we’ve raised over $25,000 to help create safe and inclusive learning environments for LGBTQ+ students nationwide. Your generosity, alongside A&F’s support, is mak…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Fall Into Action: Fight Book Bans, Take the Survey, Join the Stream, and More!

UPCOMINGGLSEN EVENTS SEPTEMBER 22–28Banned Books WeekOCTOBER 1–31LGBTQ+ History Month OCTOBER 11National Coming Out DayOCTOBER 14Indigenous People's Day OCTOBER 18Rise Up LA As we settle into the school year, there are many ways to stay active and support our communities. From in-person events to d…

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  GLSEN Events · [email protected]

September 23, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Join Lisa Rinna, Zane Phillips & more for Rise Up LA!

  We’re excited to announce some special guests joining us for Rise Up LA on October 18th at NeueHouse Hollywood! Grab your tickets and sponsorships to join icons and advocates Lisa Rinna, Wilson Cruz, Gigi Gorgeous and Zane Phillips for a night of storytelling and celebration in support of GLSEN! …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Your Gift has Twice the Impact

  Dear John, With the alarming rise in censorship of LGBTQ+ books and history, GLSEN’s mission to create safe and affirming classrooms is vital.   Through GLSEN’s Rainbow Library, we send inclusive books to schools for free. These books are lifelines for students—offering stories that reflect their…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 5:12 PM

You can join forces with countless GLSEN supporters!

Dear John,  Imagine a world where every student feels valued and safe in school. This is the world GLSEN envisions—and one that you can help bring to life by joining forces with countless other supporters.  When you become a member of GLSEN's Dean’s List, our monthly giving society, you join a power…

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