GLSEN Hudson Valley's endeavors are documented by newsletters and by articles in local newspapers.
National News
News and announcements for GLSEN National are available on the national
website.
:: Read the GLSEN National News
Newsletters
If you would like to learn about past activities and exciting upcoming ones,
our newsletters are an ideal place to start. They report on our activities,
leaders, and goals.
Spring 2007
Fall 2006
Spring 2006
Fall 2005
Spring 2005
Fall 2004
Spring 2004
Fall 2003
Spring 2003
Fall 2002
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GLSEN Leadership Awards
2006
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2006 GLSEN Hudson
Valley Leadership Awards!::Read this article |
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GLSEN Leadership Awards and Benefit Party
May 21, 2005
Members of the Hudson Valley Chapter of GLSEN came together to enjoy an evening of music, dinner, and a ceremony to honor six student and teacher leaders in the community.::Read this article ::View pictures |
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GLSEN's Westchester Connection
February, 2004 in Community News
Yorktown Heights' resident, Mary Jane Karger, was recently named to the national Board of Directors of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.
Loft member Mike Witsch interviewed her about this prestigious appointment.By Mike Witsch ::Read this article |
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GLSEN Leadership Awards and Benefit Party
June 11, 2003
The Hudson Valley Chapter of GLSEN - the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, honored nine Westchester residents at the organization's Annual Benefit Party at 6 p.m. on June 7 in the Asbury Hall of the Memorial United Methodist Church in White Plains.::Read this article |
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The Human Rights of Homosexuals
November 22, 2002 in The Journal News
It is a simple, touching and effective way to get others to stop and think about the prejudice they are displaying: Stand up. Say to them simply, "Human rights."
That is one important technique for combating homophobia, the hatred and fear of homosexual, bisexual and transgendered people. It came from a Somers High School senior who shared the strategy at the region's third annual "Healing the Hurt" conference Monday.Editorial ::Read this article ::Read Mary Jane Karger's, Co-Chair of GLSEN Hudson Valley, letter to the editor in response to this article. |
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Long Days, Long Hallways
January 22, 2002 in The New York Times
"Even though all these positive things are going on and kids are starting gay/straight alliances, kids are still harassed," Ms. [Jill Schreibman] said. "It's still O.K. to make gay jokes, kids are still afraid to come out, and suicide rates are still high, so you can't say that gay kids are accepted." This article explores the continuing discrimination faced by GLBT students in the Westchester area.By Kate Stone Lombardi ::Read this article |
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Groups That Explore Diversity And Promote Acceptance of All
January 22, 2002 in The New York Times
There are more than a half-dozen gay/straight alliances at Westchester high schools, and several more are starting up this year. Ten years ago, such clubs didn't exist locally. This NY Times piece regards the increasing number of GSA's and diversity clubs at schools.By Kate Stone Lombardi ::Read this article |