Daigle: Those Who Can, Teach | Gay News Blog

Topix Gay News  Jul 02 09

The Family Research Council has launched a website aimed at removing Kevin Jennings from his appointment as head of the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools at the Department of Education.

I don't have to tell you, it's pretty vicious.

The Family Research Council's beef with Jennings has a little something to do with (wait for it...) his homosexuality. Jennings is the founder of GLSEN - The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, an organization for students, parents and teachers that works to make school environments safer for LGBT students. (GSLEN started the Day of Silence, which has been embraced by schools across the country. Full story...

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