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Lambda Legal Applauds President Obama for Supporting Banning ‘Ex-gay Therapy’ for Minors

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April 8, 2015

Today President Obama condemned efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity – sometimes referred to as “ex-gay”, “conversion” or “reparative” therapy – for minors.

See Also: Teens & Young Adults, Youth and Schools
In My Own Words: Josh Garza

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April 3, 2015

High school is stressful for most students, but for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students, it can actually be quite hostile. At my high school, McAllen Memorial High School, especially, LGBT students have always been singled out and bullied for being different. The bullying was so bad that many students walked the hallways in fear of being harassed or attacked.

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Lambda Legal Condemns Confirmation of Rev. Meeks as Chair of Illinois State Board of Education

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March 19, 2015

Today, Reverend James Meeks was confirmed as Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education in the Illinois Senate.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, Teens & Young Adults, Youth and Schools
Statement on the Nomination of Rev. Meeks as Chair of Illinois State Board of Education

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January 23, 2015

In response to Governor Rauner’s nomination of Reverend James Meeks as Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, Christopher Clark, Counsel and Youth and Schools Program Strategist for Lambda Legal, released the following statement.

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Human Rights Abuses of LGBT and HIV+ People in the U.S.

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October 30, 2014

In anticipation of the 2015 Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a comprehensive assessment of the human rights record of all UN member countries, Lambda Legal has authored a set of UPR comments surrounding the policing, detention and incarceration of LGBT people and people living with HIV.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Criminal Justice, Discrimination, Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, HIV, School-to-Prison Pipeline, Teens & Young Adults, Transgender Rights, Youth, Youth and Schools, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Spirit Day 2014: What to Do If You're LGBTQ and Bullied (Infographic)

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October 16, 2014

Today is Spirit Day! For a lot of LGBTQ students, those perceived to be LGBTQ and the friends of LGBTQ students, bullying is a serious reality. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be stopped.

See Also: Bullying, Spirit Day, Teens & Young Adults, Youth and Schools
Lambda Legal Resolves Lawsuit Against DeSoto County Schools on Behalf of Lesbian Student

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July 23, 2014

Today Lambda Legal announced the resolution of a lawsuit against DeSoto County School District brought by Amber Hatcher, an openly lesbian 17-year-old student who was punished for participating in an annual anti-bullying observance in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.

See Also: Day of Silence, Youth and Schools
Lambda Legal Works to Ensure Students and Teachers Can Take Part in GLSEN’s Day of Silence

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April 11, 2014

For the past several years, Lambda Legal has advocated for and filed lawsuits on behalf of students who were denied the right to participate in GLSEN’s Day of Silence.

See Also: Day of Silence, Youth and Schools
Spirit Day 2013: What to Do If You're LGBTQ and Bullied (Infographic)

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October 17, 2013

Today is Spirit Day! For a lot of LGBTQ students, those perceived to be LGBTQ and the friends of LGBTQ students, bullying is a serious reality. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be stopped.

See Also: Bullying, Youth and Schools
National Coming Out Day is 25!

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October 11, 2013

National Coming Out Day is 25!

See Also: Coming Out, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Rights, Youth, Youth and Schools, Youth in Out-of-Home Care