Eliza Byard · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Don’t miss Respect Everywhere TODAY

GLSEN We can reach our goal with your help. We’re so close!   Dear John, I don’t normally email twice in a single day but I don’t want you to miss your opportunity to be part of what’s happening today. Today, we are celebrating Respect Everywhere -- a day to honor the stories of…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Antoni, Joe, Kalen, Matt, Rob, Octavia and more

GLSEN Will you chip in to support LGBTQ+ students in the year ahead?   Dear John, This year has been relentless. The pandemic, an economic crisis, school closings, violent backlash against the need to address systemic racism… and now the news that Amy Coney Barrett, who will likel…

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  Ethan Collier-Moreno · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Here’s how to make a plan to vote

GLSEN   Hi John, As a 17 year old, I’m not able to cast a ballot this year. That's why I'm counting on those of you who are 18 and older to make your plan to vote today! Here’s how to make your voting plan:  Check your voter registration status  Register to vote if you haven’…

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  Aryn Bucci-Mooney · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Since I can’t vote, here’s my advice.

GLSEN   Hi John, Not all of us will be able to vote in the 2020 elections. I am 16. As a GLSEN National Student Council member, I’m doing so much to advocate for my LGBTQ+ peers at my school. But I won’t be able to cast a ballot. If you are voting age, don’t doubt how powerful yo…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 2:18 PM

How to make schools safer for all LGBTQ+ students

GLSEN Learn how you can use the National School Climate Survey results to create safer and more supportive environments for all LGBTQ+ students   Dear John, Today, we are releasing the results of GLSEN’s 2019 National School Climate Survey. This is our 11th survey and it builds on…

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  Joseph Kosciw · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Let’s talk LGBTQ+ students’ experiences at school

GLSEN Learn how you can use the National School Climate Survey results to create safer and more supportive environments for all LGBTQ+ students   Dear John, We’re excited to announce that next week, GLSEN will release our 2019 National School Climate Survey -- the only study foc…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 9:04 PM

We built power together — Time to use it!

GLSEN   Dear John, 2020 is requiring us all to dig deep — as teachers, parents, students, and everyone who cares about the future for LGBTQ+ youth. As a parent and an advocate, I know how challenging it is to absorb the daily news and stay focused on what matters for our childr…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Fight for racial justice — register to vote!

GLSEN   Hi John, Voting has already started for the 2020 presidential election, and tonight is a big moment: voters across the country will watch the first of the debates to decide who will become our next president.  Each and every day, we’re seeing young people engaging in the…

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  Aaron Ridings · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Support the Safe Schools Improvement Act

GLSEN   Hi John, This week, we reached an important milestone in our decades of work to pass the Safe Schools Improvement Act: We now have a record high of 228 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives currently co-sponsoring the bill. This is an important show of support for…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Register to vote today!

GLSEN Have you registered and made a plan to vote?     Hi John, Today is National Voter Registration Day. Have you registered and made a plan to vote? If so - that’s fantastic. Can you recruit five friends to vote with you? If not, now’s the time. From Supreme Court nominees to …

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  Back To School Newsletter · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 2:02 PM

August Update from GLSEN:

GLSEN Your monthly update for GLSEN members around the country who are working with GLSEN to advance LGBTQ inclusion and respect in K-12 schools!     Back To School season is in full swing and GLSEN is sharing free resources to help prepare students and educators for the upcom…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Silence isn’t an option.

GLSEN Stand with LGBTQ voters   John, As a GLSEN supporter, I know you understand the importance of standing together with vulnerable LGBTQ, Black, and Brown students—of speaking out against the many forms of discrimination, social injustice, and systemic oppression they endure…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 6:01 PM

We can’t do this without you.

GLSEN Break the Silence with GLSEN and LGBTQ youth.   John, 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year. This spring, during the COVID pandemic, schools across the country shuttered overnight. This summer, our country is alive with rage, protest, and reflection. Many are hurti…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Empowering Young Voices and Voters

GLSEN Break the Silence with GLSEN and LGBTQ youth.   John, For 30 years, GLSEN has helped to provide resources and support as LGBTQ students grow into leadership roles in their schools and community; advocate on behalf of others; and achieve equity in classrooms. Their voices…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 8:28 PM

SCOTUS ruled. Now it's time for Congress to act!

GLSEN The Supreme Court's ruling isn’t enough to deter members of the Trump Administration or future Administrations from doubling down in attacks on LGBTQ+ students. Tell the Senate to pass the Equality Act now!   John: Tomorrow marks exactly one month since the Supreme Court iss…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Speak out for transgender student athletes!

GLSEN Add your name to tell educators, policy makers and transgender young people everywhere that you believe in treating transgender student athletes with dignity and respect.   The Supreme Court couldn’t have been more clear last week, John: Current civil rights law should prote…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Our steps towards making GLSEN an anti-racist organization

GLSEN GLSEN continues its work to meet the moment internally as well as in the world. We are listening to the feedback and critique of constituents and staff (past and present) to guide our steps towards building a racially just organization, capable of sustained action in support of BIPOC lives a…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Today's Supreme Court ruling

GLSEN During a challenging time for our country, today's landmark Supreme Court ruling is a vital dose of hope for LGBTQ youth – and for all LGBTQ people nationwide.   John, Today, in a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 19…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Happening Now! Ben Platt accepts GLSEN 2020 Inspiration Award

GLSEN Ben Platt honored with GLSEN Inspiration Award and a Special Message from Eliza Byard   Dear John, We’re thrilled to honor Ben Platt with the 2020 Inspiration Award! Known for his Tony award-winning performance in Dear Evan Hansen, Ben has always been an outspoken advocate,…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Watch Now: GLSEN Educator of the Year!

GLSEN Educator of the Year Awards Ceremony   Dear John, We’re honoring Tray Robinson, who will receive the GLSEN Educator of the Year Award! Click here view the video of the awards ceremony recognizing Tray's outstanding work for LGBTQ youth! Support LGBTQ students across the cou…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Watch Now! Kalen Allen accepts GLSEN 2020 Visionary Award

GLSEN Kalen Allen honored with GLSEN Visionary Award   Dear John, We’re thrilled to honor Kalen Allen with the GLSEN Visionary Award today at 2pm EST / 11am PT! Watch the awards ceremony recognizing Kalen's outstanding work for LGBTQ youth! Support LGBTQ students across the count…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Watch Now! Jennifer Beals accepts GLSEN 2020 Champion Award

GLSEN Jennifer Beals honored with GLSEN Champion Award   Dear John, We’re thrilled to honor actress and advocate Jennifer Beals with the GLSEN Champion Award today at 2pm EST / 11am PT! Watch the awards ceremony recognizing Jennifer's outstanding work for LGBTQ youth! Support LGB…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Watch Now: Honoring the GSA of the Year!

GLSEN GSA of the Year Awards Ceremony   Dear John, We're thrilled to announce that Ilima Intermediate School’s Rainbow Royales GSA, the “Rainbow Royales” will receive the GSA of the Year Award today at 2pm EST / 11am PT! Watch the awards ceremony! Support GSAs in schools across t…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Join GLSEN Live: Charlie Carver and Boys in the Band cast!

GLSEN Charlie Carver honored with GLSEN Gamechanger Award   Dear John, We’re excited to honor actor and advocate Charlie Carver with the GLSEN Gamechanger Award today at 2pm EST / 11am PT! His fellow Broadway cast members from the Tony Award winning production of Boys in the Band…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 17, 2020 at 5:01 PM

An Invitation from Eliza

GLSEN Join GLSEN May 18 – 22. Celebrate Respect Everywhere.   Dear John, Over the past two months, GLSEN has completely reconfigured its work with GSAs, educators, and LGBTQ students to create vital community and connection as we faced a new world of school closures and physical…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 16, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Join GLSEN in honoring LGBTQ heroes.

GLSEN GLSEN Respect Everywhere May 18 – 22   John, COVID-19 won't stop us from honoring our GLSEN heroes! This year, GLSEN is proud to reinvent our annual New York Respect Awards by boldly introducing Respect Everywhere, a week-long fundraising and engagement initiative presente…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Save the Date! GLSEN Respect Everywhere

GLSEN GLSEN Respect Everywhere May 18 - 22   Dear John, We’re excited to invite you to join GLSEN’s Respect Everywhere! The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to cancel our Respect Awards in New York — so from May 18-22, GLSEN will be hosting Respect Everywhere, a series of virtual …

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  Becca Mui · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Teachers deserve our thanks

GLSEN Have you had a chance to say thank you to the educators in your life who are making an impact in the lives of LGBTQ students?   It’s the Friday of Teacher Appreciation Week, John – have you had a chance to say thank you to the educators in your life who are making an impact…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

One teacher can reach hundreds of LGBTQ students

GLSEN Your gift will help teachers reach even more...   John, Our team at GLSEN is working around the clock to develop programming and ensure we are supporting LGBTQ students across the country during COVID-19. And we’re not doing it alone. Everyday countless teachers and educato…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Finding strength in our community

GLSEN Giving back for Giving Tuesday Now   John, Today GLSEN is joining organizations across the country and around the globe in celebrating Giving Tuesday Now. This campaign was launched in response to the COVID pandemic to provide an opportunity for people across the country to…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Make an exponential impact for LGBTQ youth

GLSEN One teacher can reach hundreds of LGBTQ students   John, The challenges faced today by students, educators, and families adjusting to school closings and social distancing are immense. This is especially true for the 8 million LGBTQ students who are at risk of falling prey …

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 3:55 PM

LGBTQ+ Youth Need You Right Now

GLSEN Standing together for the students at the core of our mission.   John, It is nearly impossible to focus on anything beyond the current pandemic that is impacting so many of us—but we must. Because unfortunately, while the nation’s attention is focused on the health crisis, …

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  Becca Mui · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Know an educator who supports LGBTQ students? Help us thank them!

GLSEN Before Teacher Appreciation Week, GLSEN is taking time to collect stories of gratitude and thanks for LGBTQ-supportive educators across the country!   John, If I asked you to think about an educator that has made a real impact in the lives of LGBTQ students, I bet someone im…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Starting in less than 30 mins – Breaking the Silence virtual rally!

John, please join us, Emma González, Tan France, Charlie Carver, students from GLSEN's National Student Council, and more!   John! It’s been such a powerful day as thousands of LGBTQ students, educators, and allies came together for the 25th anniversary of GLSEN’s Day of Silence. Our…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Join this groundbreaking movement

The movement for dignity and safety for LGBTQ students is stronger than ever!   John,   Today marks GLSEN’s 25th Annual Day of Silence—a national student-led day of action against the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people. This is just one of the many student-led initiatives that GLS…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 2:47 PM

What does their silence mean to you?

Support LGBTQ Students on the GLSEN Day of Silence   John,   As you’re reading this, hundreds of thousands of students nationwide are standing in solidarity—as part of GLSEN’s 25th Annual Day of Silence—the erasure and silencing of LGBTQ youth caused by bullying, harassment, and viol…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Support LGBTQ students during the Day of Silence.

Help make this movement even bigger!   John,   This Friday, hundreds of thousands of students across the country will be participating in the 25th Annual Day of Silence—a national student-led protest of the bullying, silencing, and erasure of LGBTQ youth.   With an unprecedented 39 m…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Make sure LGBTQ students aren’t feeling forgotten

Help GLSEN connect to LGBTQ students across the country   John,   Across the country schools have been closed for weeks, and will probably remain closed for months more. This disruption is having a direct impact on countless students—and could be especially harmful for LGBTQ students…

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  Chris Staley · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Schools may have closed – but my LGBTQ activism isn't stopping

Join Day of Silence on Fri, Apr 24th as we take the largest student-led protest for LGBTQ visibility 100% online!   Hi John, This certainly isn’t how I pictured the end of my Senior year in high school. As the president of my school’s GSA, we had big plans to advocate for and support…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Making our silence LOUD

Friday, April 24th is the twenty-fifth Annual Day of Silence –sign up now to join the movement!   We wanted to be sure you heard, John: The 25th Annual Day of Silence is still on for Friday, April 24th – and this year, we’re going 100% virtual! Sign up now to commit to joining the l…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM

LGBTQ students are directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As schools close, help ensure LGBTQ youth are safe and protected   John,   As the world rises in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are experiencing uncertainty and unknowns. Older individuals are especially susceptible to COVID-19 but, as schools across the country close …

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  a.t. Furuya · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Mark your calendar: 2020 Day of Silence!

The 25th Annual Day of Silence is going virtual this year. Sign up now and commit to participating on April 24th!   John, If our team at GLSEN has learned anything over the last few weeks, it’s this: No matter the challenges – or physical distance – our movement will never stop orga…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Online or offline, LGBTQ students need our support

Online or offline, the GLSEN team is working to ensure LGBTQ students are protected and supported.   John, Since I reached out a week ago, the depth of the COVID-19 pandemic we face has become starkly clear. Entire states are shut down to slow the pace of infections. Millions of stud…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 3:49 PM

We're in a crisis - so why are Idaho lawmakers passing an anti-transgender bill?

Don't let Idaho lawmakers sneak through an anti-transgender bill during a crisis!   I know this week hasn’t been easy, John. Though it’s in these trying times that I’m finding more strength than ever in how the GLSEN community is stepping up – working across the country to ensure tha…

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  Aaron Ridings · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 10:32 PM

How you can help students nationwide:

Tell Congress to protect students during this national crisis!   John, In this time of global crisis, there are more questions than answers. But as schools close down across the country, there’s one thing I’ve never been more certain of: Our students – including LGBTQ students – need…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

March 14, 2020 at 11:45 PM

GLSEN is with you during the COVID-19 crisis

  Dear Friends and Supporters:   The COVID-19 epidemic is causing uncertainty in every aspect of our lives, but there is one thing I am still certain about from nearly two decades of leading GLSEN: During times of crisis, our sense of community is what will help us prevail.…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

March 12, 2020 at 4:27 PM

New research out today: Experiences of LGBTQ students of color

This new series of four reports focuses on LGBTQ students of color, their experiences at school, and the factors that make the biggest difference for them.   Dear John – Today our team at the GLSEN Research Institute is proud to release Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGB…

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  Eliza Byard, GLSEN · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 12:41 PM

Nominations close Friday – Educator and GSA of the Year!

Do you know an educator who is going above and beyond to ensure safety and dignity for LGBTQ students?   Dear John – After North Carolina lawmakers passed the notorious HB2 in 2016 – which banned transgender people from using public restrooms and upended local LGBTQ nondiscrimination…

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  Eric Samelo of Spectrum, · [email protected]

March 7, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Show us what brave looks like – Nominate a GSA!

We want to hear the stories that have moved you this year – the student leaders and educators who are changing the world for LGBTQ students in inspiring ways.   Dear John – Living in Alabama as an out LGBTQ+ person isn’t always easy. Last year legislators in the capital banned marri…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Hope in dark times – submit your nominations for Educator and GSA of the Year!

We want to hear the stories that have moved you this year – the student leaders and educators who are changing the world for LGBTQ students in inspiring ways.   John – It’s been such a challenging few years for so many people in our country, with a seemingly endless stream of bad ne…

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