| Subject: strictly FYI: News |
| From: Joseph Bonnell <josephbonnell@gmail.com> |
| Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:49:18 -0700 |
| To: NEWS@safeschoolscoalition.org |
| 14 June 2011
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http://advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/06/14/Secy_of_Ed_Gay_Straight_Alliance_Groups_Protected/
Posted on Advocate.com June 14, 2011 05:20:00 PM ET
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Suicide risk may be lower for gays, lesbians in 'supportive' areas
April 18, 2011|By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey
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Maine Senate kills discriminatory "bathroom bill"
Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=120991
Transgender
people will not be barred from using public restrooms.
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