Day of Silence
Day of Silence
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by Beth Littrell, Staff AttorneyFor the past two years, Lambda Legal has filed lawsuits on behalf of students who were denied the right to participate in GLSEN’s Day of Silence, the annual anti-bullying observance in support of LGBT students at their schools. Today we celebrate this year's National Day of Silence. MOREApril 19, 2013 -
by Hayley Gorenberg, Deputy Legal DirectorAhead of GLSEN's National Day of Silence—when thousands of students across the country take a stand against bullying in support of LGBT students—we are reminded of the many LGBT youth who feel like they do not have a voice because of the bullying and discrimination they experience in school. MOREApril 18, 2013 -
by Lambda LegalBy Amber Hatcher MOREApril 18, 2013 -
by Lambda LegalLast year on GLSEN’s Day of Silence, I went to school wearing a T-shirt that read, “Jesus is Not a Homophobe.” The shirt is a representation of my identity – I’m gay. Wearing the shirt was a statement, yes. But at first, my school told me I wasn’t allowed to wear it, and threatened me with suspension if I did. MOREApril 17, 2013 -
by Lambda LegalLambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit today against a Florida high school on behalf of a lesbian student who was punished for participating in an annual anti-bullying observance. MOREFebruary 26, 2013 -
by Lambda LegalVictory! Lambda Legal client Maverick Couch can now wear this T-shirt to school any day he chooses. The school district and principal agreed today to have a judgment entered against them. Tell us what you think! MOREMay 21, 2012 -
by Hayley Gorenberg, Deputy Legal DirectorQ: I’m a high school student, and I want to participate in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence. I’m out to my friends, but I'm not sure my teachers would approve. Can I get in trouble? MOREApril 18, 2012
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