As you read this email, hundreds of thousands of students in all 50 states have taken a vow of silence to protest anti-LGBT bullying and harassment.

These brave students are doing what far too many school administrators and lawmakers won't: collectively, they say "enough" to anti-LGBT hostilities in America's schools, and demand a unified effort to make it a thing of the past.    

If you need help today or are unsure of your rights, click here.

If you would like to make a silent declaration of support for these courageous students click here. 

And, if you would like find out what the Day of Silence sounds like on the radio click here.  SiriusXM Radio's OutQ channel  is hosting an hour long in-depth special on the Day of Silence starting at 6:00pm EST.  Join GLSEN staff, youth advocates, celebrity guests and more.  You can join in via phone or Twitter! If you don't get XM radio click here for a free trial subscription so you can listen and participate tonight!

Students who take a vow of silence put themselves on the line when they do it. Many are tormented or made fun of by peers. Others face hostile attitudes from their teachers. It takes a lot of bravery to take a public stand in front of all your classmates and faculty. But bravery is also what it takes to create change. 

Peace,
Leif Mitchell and Liane Roseman