GLSEN and Judy Shepard, mother of anti-gay hate crime victim Matthew, talk about his murder and GLSEN's work to TEACH RESPECT in our schools.

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Chillicothe High School Featured at the GLSEN Respect Awards for the use of the Think before you Speak Campaign.

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NBA players Grant Hill and Jared Dudley shot a PSA for GLSEN and the Ad Council's Think Before You Speak campaign on April 12, 2011. The PSA is the first phase of a partnership between GLSEN, the NBA and the Ad Council to address anti-LGBT language among teens. Learn more about the campaign at thinkb4youspeak.com

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The stars from TRUE BLOOD, DANCING WITH THE STARS and other shows turned out to support the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, 'GLSEN.' See what Debi Mazar, Jason Schwartzman and others had to say on the red carpet.

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"I'm Rico Rodriguez and I approve of this campaign." Celebrities show their support for GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign to place a GLSEN Safe Space Kit in every middle and high school in the country to provide educators with the resources to make schools safer for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Learn more at www.SafeSpaceKit.com

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To apply, visit action.glsen.org Each year a diverse team of students from across the country participate in a four-day media and safe schools summit led by GLSEN's communications department. During their four days of training students will learn about GLSEN's safe schools work as they participate in workshops and gain experience with media coaching, blogging and sharing their story. Over the past three years Student Ambassadors have been interviewed by national print and online media, attended press briefings and lobbied on Capitol Hill and shared their stories at major GLSEN events. Many have also written for the GLSEN blog, testified for safer schools in their districts, supported local GLSEN Chapters and stewarded their own independent safe schools campaigns.

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Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, former NFL player Wade Davis, former WNBA players Kayte Christensen and Chelsea Newton, and Assistant Wrestling Coach at Columbia University and founder of Athlete Ally, Hudson Taylor are formally introduced as The GLSEN Sports Project All Stars at the 2011 Respect Awards - New York.

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Chely Wright is given GLSEN's 2011 Inspiration Award.

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The cast of "The Closer" has a special message this holiday season: Give the gift of safety to LGBT youth by supporting GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign. GLSEN's goal is to place a Safe Space Kit in every middle and high school in the country. GLSEN's Safe Space Kit provides educators with tools to address anti-LGBT bullying and create affirming spaces for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Learn more at www.SafeSpaceKit.com.

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Chaz Bono accepts GLSEN's 2011 Hero Award, surrounded by his Dancing With The Stars castmates at the Respect Awards -- Los Angeles. For more information about GLSEN, visit www.glsen.org

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"Grey's Anatomy" star Chandra Wilson as Dr. Baily at the fifth annual GLSEN Respect Awards -Los Angeles.

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Nikki Blonsky, Golden Globe nominee and star of the film "Hairspray" and the ABC Family TV series, "Huge," performs, "Don't Rain on My Parade" at the 2011 Respect Awards - New York.

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GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) Founder Kevin Jennings is Obama's Safe School Czar When he SHOULD have been fired AND JAILED for counseling a student to "wear a condom" during sex with an adult male, instead of reporting the incident as Statutory Rape..... INSTEAD, our UBER Liberal / Socialist / Communist / Marxist President Obama appoints him as our childrens' SAFE SCHOOL CZAR ----------------------------------------- Per MassResistance.org ....... Jennings is a vicious anti-Christian bigot (he said [expletive deleted] em and Drop dead! to the religious right) who capitalized early on the idea of promoting homosexuality in schools under the guise of safety. One very unsafe event that should have resulted in Jennings banishment from the world of education was Fistgate [warning: very graphic language] All photos courtesy of MassResistance.org. americansfortruth.com www.massresistance.org

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Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon support GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign to place a Safe Space Kit in every middle and high school in the country. GLSEN's Safe Space Kit provides educators with tools to address anti-LGBT bullying and create affirming spaces for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Learn more at www.SafeSpaceKit.com.

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Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns, whose It Gets Better video has inspired thousands, has filmed a PSA in support of GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign to place a GLSEN Safe Space Kit in every middle and high school in the country.

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Sara talks about the importance of GLSEN as well as her own coming out and how she's dealt with it.

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Eyebite TV Presents: Ginnifer Goodwin at The 6th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards. For more celebrity clips, please visit eyebite.tv

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"Grey's Anatomy" star Sara Ramirez performs "God Bless the Child" at the fifth annual GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles.

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GLSEN is an organization committed to fostering respect and acceptance among students across the country. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network is the launching pad for Gay/Straight Alliances throughout the nation's high schools and colleges. Their mission is to ensure safety for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN currently sponsors the National Day of Silence in which students take a day-long vow of silence to recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment -- in effect, the silencing -- experienced by LGBT students and their allies. By supporting students, GLSEN is able to work towards limiting the levels of discrimination and harassment that occur in our nation's school system. As well, GLSEN establishes safe spaces for students to unite to educate and enlighten their whole community.

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TraipsingThruFilms.com - Jeri Ryan, Sela Ward present awards to honorees~Sara Gilbert and Leah Remini of "The Talk". GLSEN fundraiser in Malibu, CA on May 1, 2011. By Renee Sotile & Mary Jo Godges of www.TraipsingThruFilms.com

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We're excited to announce a new partnership with the Ad Council and Talenthouse inviting artists to submit a public service announcement (PSA) that reflects the theme of GLSEN's Think Before You Speak campaign, which is raising awareness among teens about the impact of anti-LGBT language. Directors Brett Ratner, Tom Ford and Evan Bernard are serving as curators for the project and will help determine the new PSA. The winner will receive an award presented by Brett Ratner at GLSEN's Respect Awards - Los Angeles. Learn more about the partnership at glsen.us Contest details and submit your own PSA at www.talenthouse.com

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NBA players Grant Hill and Jared Dudley shot a PSA for GLSEN and the Ad Council's Think Before You Speak campaign on April 12, 2011. The PSA is the first phase of a partnership between GLSEN, the NBA and the Ad Council to address anti-LGBT language among teens. Learn more about the campaign at thinkb4youspeak.com

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www.thinkb4youspeak.com Almost 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students report being verbally harassed at school because of their sexual orientation. LGBT teens experience homophobic remarks and harassment throughout the school day, creating an atmosphere where they feel disrespected, unwanted and unsafe. Homophobic remarks such as "that's so gay" are the most commonly heard; these slurs are often unintentional and a common part of teens' vernacular. Most do not recognize the consequences, but the casual use of this language often carries over into more overt harassment. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior in America's schools. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce and prevent the use of homophobic language in an effort to create a more positive environment for LGBT teens. The campaign also aims to reach adults, including school personnel and parents; their support of this message is crucial to the success of efforts to change behavior.

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ABC's "Modern Family" cast members speak out about anti-LGBT bullying in this public service announcement for GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign. Because every student deserves a safe space in school, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network is hoping to place a GLSEN Safe Space Kit in every middle and high school in the country. But we need your help. Go to www.SafeSpaceKit.com to support the campaign and direct a GLSEN Safe Space Kit to your school or a school you care about.

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GLSEN Founder Kevin Jennings speaks at the Respect Awards - New York for the final time as GLSEN's Executive Director on May 19, 2008. Jennings founded GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) in 1995 with the dream of every child learning to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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GLSEN Jump-Start student Jesus tells his story about anti-LGBT bullying and harassment.

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Sirdeaner Walker speaks at the fifth annual GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles.

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www.TraipsingThruFilms.com Red carpet interviews with Chaz Bono, HLN's Nancy Grace, war veteran and actor JR Martinez, model Elisabetta Canalis, fashion commentator Carson Kressley, World Cup soccer star Hope Solo and talk show icon Ricki Lake. DWTS cast come out to show their support for Chaz Bono honored at the GLSEN Respect Awards. Beverly Hills, California, October 21, 2011. Video by Renee Sotile & MJ Godges of Traipsing Thru Films

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Master Sergeant Chris Wright makes a surprise appearance at the 2011 Respect Awards - New York to present his sister, Chely Wright, with GLSEN's 2011 Inspiration Award.

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Austin Laufersweiler accepts his award at the fifth annual GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles.

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WARNING: Not for young viewers. The Day of Silence Walkout Coalition is urging a one day absence from schools that participate in GLSEN's Day of Silence. Students should be free to support traditional marriage and relationships, without their peers seeing them as bigots. Teachers should focus on academic subjects, not on silent activism or changing students' minds about sexual issues. If schools permit the Day of Silence in class, students are best off somewhere else. Day of Silence is supposed to be a campaign against name-calling, bullying, and harassment. Capitol Resource Institute opposes the bullying of all students. Yet Day of Silence supporters called staff members at CRI and another coalition organization "disgusting" and "evil spawn," threatened that they could die soon, and much more. See for yourself what Day of Silence supporters are saying.

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The Problem with Same-Sex "Marriage" is a documentary that shows in heartbreaking detail what happens when marriage is redefined. We follow the stories of David and Tonia Parker and Robb and Robin Wirthlin as their religious liberties run headlong into political correctness and pro-homosexual instruction in their public schools. This documentary will open your eyes to the pattern of intolerance and intimidation toward those espousing marriage as the union of one man and one woman. This documentary will also equip you to know your rights, and to make a difference in you community. to learn more and order a full length copy go to www.frc.org

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As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Phoenix Suns until September 2011, Rick Welts supervised all business operations and oversees the club's interests in the management of the US Airways Center and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA). Among many achievements over a 40-year career in the sports world, Welts is credited with the creation of the NBA All-Star Weekend concept in 1984, now a league highlight and a standard in both the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball. Welts is also responsible for the 1992 Olympics "Dream Team" marketing program as the agent for USA Basketball. And, in 1998, Brandweek magazine named Welts "Marketer of the Year" for his role in creating and launching the WNBA. In May 2011, Rick Welts became the first professional sports executive to come out publicly, and has since stated that he wants be a mentor to gay people who harbor doubts about a sports career, whether on the court or in the front office. Rick Welts accepts the 2011 Inspiration Award at GLSEN's 7th annual Respect Awards -- Los Angeles. For more information about GLSEN, visit www.glsen.org

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Celebrities show their support for GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign to place a GLSEN Safe Space Kit in every middle and high school in the country to provide educators with the resources to make schools safer for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Learn more at www.SafeSpaceKit.com

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To learn more about GLSEN, check out: www.glsen.org Bid on the Cooking with Awesome apron! bit.ly Hang out in the livestream to learn about the P4A videos you should be paying attention to: The livestream: www.livestream.com To learn more about P4A, visit www.projectforawesome.com Closing music is "DFTBA" by Hank Green.

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www.rightwingwatch.org Before Kevin Jennings had a political target painted on his back by the Right Wing, Bill O'Reilly had lots of nice things to say about his group's anti-bullying work

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The Broadway Inspirational Voices honor Chely Wright by singing her hit song "Heavenly Days" at the 2011 Respect Awards - New York.

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Deputy Secretary of Education and GLSEN founder, Kevin Jennings, at the 2011 Respect Awards - New York.

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GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard and five GLSEN students and teachers met with Education Secretary Arne Duncan on March 23, 2009 to discuss how the Department of Education can do more to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Adrien Arnao, a 15-year-old transgender student from Washburn, Wis., talks about how he and the others moved the Secretary Arne Duncan.

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According to an Ohio research brief based on data from the GLSEN 2009 National School Climate Survey, 9 in 10 LGBT students in Ohio experienced verbal harassment because of their sexual orientation and 7 in 10 because of the way they expressed their gender. On April 20, 2012, people from the Cleveland lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and their allies came together to support the hundreds of thousands of students across the country who took a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Sponsored by Plexus Chamber of Commerce, Linear Creative, the North Coast Mens Chorus and the Plexus Education Foundation, this quickly became one of the largest gatherings of community members in support of the GLSEN National Day of Silence throughout the country.

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Danielle Smith is honored as this year's Student Advocate of the Year, presented by AT&T, at GLSEN's seventh annual Respect Awards - New York.

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TraipsingThruFilms.com - One for the history books, GLSEN Executive Director, Eliza Byard, PhD shares her thoughts on the FAIR Education Act and how GLSEN will be involved. Byrad was in Los Angeles with a group of students named GLSEN Ambassadors for a 3 day workshop. Video by Renee Sotile & Mary Jo Godges of www.TraipsingThruFilms.com

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