Articles, News and Blog Posts by Christine Sun

LGBT Rights Are Universal Rights, Not Open To A “Healthy” Debate

By Christine Sun, Deputy Legal Director
05/24/2012

It’s a common sight across the country: A family packs up its belongings and moves to a new state it will call home. Sometimes it’s a job opportunity that calls. Other times it’s family. These moves are life-changing events for any family, but for LGBT people, the simple act of crossing a state line has even more significance.

SPLC Salutes Students Standing Up For Their Rights

By Christine Sun, Deputy Legal Director
05/23/2012

As the school year draws to a close, the SPLC salutes just a few of the students this year who fought the good fight, challenging homophobia and gender discrimination in their schools. If it’s true that young people are our future, the future is looking pretty diverse, free and fabulous. We hope you are as inspired to read about them as we at the SPLC have been to work with them. 

DOJ Says It Will Not Defend Law Denying Spousal Benefits to Veterans in Same-Sex Marriages

By Christine Sun, Deputy Legal Director
02/17/2012

The Department of Justice’s decision to no longer defend a discriminatory law that denies spousal benefits to veterans in legal, same-sex marriages is welcome news for veterans who simply want equal treatment under the law.

Help Us Fight Harmful Propaganda About LGBT People in Our Schools

By Christine Sun, Deputy Legal Director
02/15/2012

Anti-gay misinformation reverberates in our nation’s schools. One of the biggest and most dangerous lies promoted is the claim that gay people can change their sexual orientation through what is commonly known as “ex-gay” or “conversion” therapy. Counter the false propaganda with the most powerful tool at your disposal – facts.

Why We're Suing Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District

By Christine Sun, Deputy Legal Director
07/21/2011

For some students in Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District, another day at school is more than just another day of classes, tests and extra-curricular activities. It’s another day of relentless harassment from classmates.