Schools are often hostile environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. More than any other group, LGBT students and those perceived to be LGBT are the repeated targets of bullying, harassment, name-calling, and even violence. A 2009 National School Climate Survey conducted by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, found that nearlyRead more >>
LGBT Coloradans are doing the hard work of building strong families with more than 50% in long-term relationships. Although Colorado has taken tremendous strides in recent years to protect LGBT families, including second-parent adoption and designated beneficiaries—LGBT couples are still denied basic protections and responsibilities to take care of one another. In 2006, the votersRead more >>
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans, like many Americans, worry about health care and other vital human services for themselves and their families. Concern about getting equal access to the care they need is particularly high among transgender people, LGBT people of color, older individuals, and those with HIV / AIDS. According to our 2010Read more >>
Transgender Coloradans face unique challenges. Widespread discrimination and unemployment, homelessness, and violence are just some of the issues transgender people face on a daily basis. One Colorado is devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender Coloradans through education and advocacy on state and local issues of importance to transgender people. In recent years inRead more >>
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans come in all races, and One Colorado is committed to reflecting this diversity as we work to create a fair and just Colorado for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, economic class, or race. Our 2010 Needs Assessment of LGBT Coloradans and our townhall meetings with theRead more >>
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans are members of every race and economic class. We are white and black; Latino/a and Asian; poor and rich; Muslim, Christian, and Jewish; young and old. But, together we are One Colorado. Our work reflects all Coloradans, no matter our race, gender, socioeconomic status, or religion. Policies that areRead more >>
In early 2010, One Colorado Education Fund launched a survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to learn more about the experiences, needs, and priorities of LGBT Coloradans. We provided the survey both online and in print as well as in both English and Spanish. And we asked questions about how LGBT people liveRead more >>
