Gay Rights in High School

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 24, 2010

Constance McMillen, high school senior and one of the Grand Marshals of this year's Gay Pride Parade, was denied access to her prom when she wanted to bring her girlfriend. She discusses a bill to protect LGBT students from harassment at school.  Joining her will be Thomas Krever, executive director of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School in New York City.

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