Mar 11, 2010 | Quotes to Note  

“My daddy told me that I needed to show them that I’m still proud of who I am. The fact that this will help people later on, that’s what’s helping me to go on,” said Constance McMillen about her return to school after officials canceled the prom to prevent her from attending with her girlfriend.

Mar 11, 2010 | Quotes to Note  

“One of the things we found is that the LGBT students really want to make a difference,” says Robyn Cooper, a research and evaluation scientist at Iowa State’s Research Institute for Studies in Education. “They want their stories told. They want people to know what they’re going through, but they don’t want the repercussions of being bullied.”

Mar 11, 2010 | Quotes to Note  

Enjoy this music video reinterpretation with a same-sex switch made by the members of the University of Rochester’s YellowJackets, an a cappella group. Over the years the YellowJackets’ mission has remained the same: to spread an appreciation and affinity for music of all genres to people of all ages. Looks like they’re broadening that mission a bit. Bravo!

Mar 10, 2010 | Quotes to Note  

“You’re both husbands? You married each other? That’s funny. This is the very first time I saw husbands and husbands. So funny. So that means you love each other. I’m gonna play ping pong now. You can play if you want to.” ~Young Calen

Mar 10, 2010 | Quotes to Note  

“LGBT children and those who are perceived to be gay, lesbian or challenge traditional gender roles are among those most likely to be targeted by bullies. In this look at the most tragic outcome for kids tormented by kids, we meet heartbroken families fighting for federal legislation to protect their children.” ~In The Life, Documentary Stories from the Gay Experience