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BBC

Bbc News: Week of 12 23 13: Ugandan M Ps Pass Life in Jail Anti Homosexual Law

For Students 9th - 10th
In Uganda, a bill has recently been passed that will allow gay people to be sentenced to life in jail because of their sexual orientation. Learn why bill has been condemned by President Obama, and is causing many to flee for out of fear...
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BBC

Bbc: Week of 12 16 13: Why India's Gay Community Is in Shock

For Students 9th - 10th
Recently, the goverment of India shocked its LGBT population by deciding to enforce a colonial-era law that forbids same sex relationships. Learn why so many Indians view this as a devastating step backwards in the battle for human rights.
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Carnegie Mellon University

Ny Times: Clinton Accepts Parts of Plan on Gay Ban

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from 1993 outlines the compromise as a policy of "Don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue." "Homosexual conduct on or off base would still be prohibited."
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Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Ugandan President Defends Anti Gay Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's defense of that country's drastic anti-homosexuality laws.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Matthew Shepard Murder (Mc Kinney and Henderson) Trials (1999)

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This article focuses on the murder of Matthew Shepard. Matthew Shepard was gay. Tied to the fence as we was, the sheriff allowed that it did look a bit like a crucifixion. With little more than that, a consensus quickly emerged that...
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Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Supporting Lgbt Children Online

For Students 9th - 10th
The internet offers LGBT children and young people a sense of belonging, community and support as well as providing new ways to create, entertain, express themselves, find allies and be activists. All young people's experiences are...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Us Repeals Ban on Gays Serving Openly in Military

For Students 9th - 10th
In the last days of its December 2010 session, the United States Congress voted to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. This policy prohibited gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. The majority of troops serving...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What Administration Is Saying About Trans Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Obama administration's directive to public schools on how to be inclusive and non-discrimitative to transgender students.
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CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 2 24 14: Arizona Aprueba Negar El Servicio a Los Gays

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article reports on a controversial law approved in Arizona that allows business to refuse service to gays and lesbians.