Aaron Ridings · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 3:02 PM

GLSEN’s 2021 Resolution

GLSEN   Dear John, This is a year of hopeful change. Last week we welcomed the new Biden Administration that will advance justice for LGBTQ+ students, creating an extraordinary opportunity to build on our progress and win new victories for a new generation. Together, the visionar…

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  Joseph Kosciw · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 3:43 PM

What does school climate look like in your state?

GLSEN   Dear John, Today, the GLSEN Research Institute released our updated State Snapshots. These snapshots, based on the responses from our most recent National School Climate Survey, take a deep dive into the school experiences of LGBTQ+ students in 40 U.S. states. Since its i…

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  Becca Mui · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 4:38 PM

That’s a Wrap! Thank you!

GLSEN   Hi John, Congratulations! You did it! Thank you for helping make this year’s No Name-Calling Week so impactful for schools across the country! Please know that the staff here at GLSEN, as well as the thousands of GLSEN supporters around the country, are thankful for folks…

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  Becca Mui · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM

NNCW Rally is TONIGHT!

GLSEN   Dear John, Wow. What a week. Thank you for helping make this year’s No Name-Calling Week so impactful for students and schools across the country! And it’s not over yet! We’ve saved the best for last: our first-ever No Name-Calling Week Rally is tonight at 7pm ET! The ni…

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  Tessa Juste · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Take Action to Protect Transgender Students in Montana

GLSEN   Hi John, Right now there are two bills in the Montana House of Representatives that endanger the rights of transgender students. One bill, H.B. 112, bans transgender students from participating in K-12 sports and the other, H.B. 113, would block them from receiving approp…

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  Becca Mui · [email protected]

January 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Today Kicks Off No Name-Calling Week!

GLSEN   Dear John, Today is the first day of No Name-Calling Week, and we’re calling on you to make a commitment to kindness. To ensure that all LGBTQ+ youth feel #SafeToBe, we need your support. Our words matter. Our actions matter. They can be the difference between making a sc…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

January 16, 2021 at 12:24 AM

JPMorgan Chase makes $1 million investment in GLSEN!

GLSEN   Dear John, This week JPMorgan Chase announced a huge financial commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, including a $1 million investment in GLSEN. This vital funding will strengthen GLSEN’s youth leadership programming and racial equity investments across our national network,…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Correction: Stepping Down, But GLSEN Continues to Step Forward

GLSEN   On behalf of Eliza, we’re re-sending this email to make sure you see it in its true form — without spelling errors. The external team that manages our emails sent an old version in error, and this message is too important not to correct! - The GLSEN team   Dear John,    A…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 4:52 PM

Stepping Down: But GLSEN Continues to Step Forward

  Dear John,    After 12 years as GLSEN's Executive Director, and nearly twenty in GLSEN leadership, I've decided that the time has cmoe for me to start a new chapter. On March 1st, I will step down as Exective Director.    Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, GLSEN's Deputy Executive Direct…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 3:02 PM

What. A. Year.

GLSEN   Dear John,  As 2020 comes to a close, I send you all my warmest, best wishes and my deepest thanks.  In a year like no other, you made it possible for GLSEN to meet the moment.  Amidst all of the pain and chaos, 2020 has shaken our education system to its core. LGBTQ+ st…

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  Octavia Spencer · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 3:01 PM

30 years down, and so many more to go

GLSEN   Dear John, Hello, I’m Octavia Spencer: actress, author, producer, #RespectEverywhere director, and huge supporter of GLSEN. Let me tell you a little bit about why I’m such a fan of GLSEN and its work.  I have devoted my career to diverse storytelling and promoting social…

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  Matt Bomer · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Hi, Matt Bomer here...

GLSEN   Dear John, This year, I had the pleasure of directing a short film about former GLSEN student activist Austin Laufersweiler. Coming out as a gay teen in a conservative town in Georgia more than a decade ago was a fearless act, but Austin’s story is about a lot more than …

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  JP Grant · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Why GLSEN Matters to Me

GLSEN   Hi John, My name is JP Grant. If you followed Respect Everywhere this year, you might know my story:  I took my transition at my own pace. I’ve always been an athlete, beginning at the age of 5 when I started swimming. When I was around 15 years old, I decided that swimm…

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  Sophia Arredondo · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 4:16 PM

BREAKING: Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak will match your gift

GLSEN   Dear John, My name is Sophia Arredondo, and I am GLSEN’s Director of Education & Youth Programs. I have some exciting news to share with you today.  GLSEN Board Member Todd Spiewak and his husband Jim Parsons have agreed to match up to $125,000 worth of donations th…

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  a.t. Furuya · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Join us for a live Q&A with Jo Ellen Pellman & Ariana DeBose from The Prom!

GLSEN   Dear John,  Have you heard of the new Netflix movie "The Prom" that was released on Friday, December 11th?  Based on the hit Broadway show, "The Prom" shares the story of an Indiana teen who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, but is forbidden by the high school PTA…

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  Katharine Prescott · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Why GLSEN’s Work Matters: Katharine’s Story

GLSEN   Hi John, My name is Katharine. I'm a parent, educator, and member of the GLSEN Board of Directors. Five years ago, my family suffered one of the worst things imaginable. We lost our son, Kyler, to suicide. Kyler was a truly unique soul. He was an amazing artist, a phenome…

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  GLSEN's Chapter Leaders · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Be a part of today’s Giving Tuesday campaign for GLSEN!

GLSEN   Dear John, Giving Tuesday is all about harnessing the collective power of giving to transform our communities. At GLSEN, we know all about that – for 30 years the GLSEN chapter network has brought local stakeholders together to create safer, more affirming K-12 schools f…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 9:44 PM

There is still work ahead

GLSEN   Dear GLSEN family, This past Saturday was a remarkable day in history. I hope that, like me, you're feeling hopeful and a powerful sense of resolve about the work ahead: Now is the time to rebuild and repair our schools so that every LGBTQ+ child finds safety and liberati…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Three ways to show solidarity amidst uncertainty

GLSEN   Dear GLSEN family, We wake up today facing unnerving uncertainty and bracing for what comes next. The results of the election remain unclear, and some are trying to sow greater confusion at a frightening time. Just think of every child and every teacher who had to go back…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Join millions and Vote TODAY! ✨ 🗳️ ✨

GLSEN   Good morning John, Today is Election Day! That means today’s your last chance to vote and show up in support of LGBTQ+ youth. We’ve got a handy tool to help you with that: Look up where to vote today, learn who is on your ballot, or pledge to vote if you’re under 18.  Vot…

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  Eliza Byard · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 10:20 PM

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

GLSEN   Dear John, We launched Respect Everywhere on Monday and it’s been a resounding success. The six powerful student videos, directed by incredibly talented artists like Octavia Spencer, Antoni Porowski, and Matt Bomer, gave me hope for the future and the energy to fight for…

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  Chasten Buttigieg · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 12:41 AM

I vote as a teacher, a gay man, and Pete's partner

GLSEN   Hi John, As a teacher and a gay man who survived high school, I know how important it is for all of us to show up in support of LGBTQ+ youth. And I know how powerful LGBTQ+ youth are when they raise their voices. In less than a week, you will have a chance to make your vo…

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  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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