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We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths – that all of us are created equal – is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great Mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone; to hear a King proclaim that our individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth. — President Obama (Inaugural Speech, 2013)

- Our President mentioned women’s equality, racial equality, and queer* equality all in one sentence, without caution, with full support, and echoing the need to remember and push forward. Stonewall was mentioned in a presidential speech, an inaugural speech. I am - Wow. Thank you, Mr. President, for remembering so many of us today. — Rebecca, creator of KNOWhomo.tumblr

Posted 3 months ago

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President Barack Obama

Inauguration Day, 21 January 2013

“Every single American — gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender — every single American deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of the law and in the eyes of our society. It’s a pretty simple proposition.” - Oct. 1, 2011

Posted 3 months ago

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LGBTQ* Awareness Events Reminder

SPIRIT DAY - OCTOBER (Friday) 19th!

(following from GLADD)

Spirit Day: Go Purple on October 19 for #SpiritDay

October 1-19: 19 Days of Action for Spirit Day!

Take Action: Join Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler and tell the Presidential candidates to join millions by wearing purple on #SpiritDay to stand against bullying and support LGBT youth!

Day 14: Ally Week begins tomorrow! From Monday (October 15th) to Friday (October 19th) this week, GLSEN and students across the country will celebrate Ally Week, a week for students to identify, support, and celebrate Allies against anti-LGBT language, bullying, and harrassment in America’s schools.

Find out how you can take action today! There is a new action every day.

How do I get involved?

It’s easy! Simply take the pledge to “go purple” on October 19th as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are. You can also download our Spirit Day resource kit, which has ways you can turn your community purple. Spirit Day participants can alsospread the word and tell their friends that they’re standing up against bullying.

Support LGBT youth and stand against bullying! When you text PURPLE to 80888, you are supporting the important work GLAAD, GLSEN and The Trevor Project do every day!

Posted 7 months ago

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