LEF Announces the First Family to Join Its Speakers Bureau

Liberty Education Forum, a non-partisan think tank that advocates a message of gay acceptance to conservatives and people of faith, today announced that Randi, Philip and Jacob Reitan will join its growing Speakers Bureau. The announcement marks the first time a family (mother, father and son) has joined the Speakers Bureau of LEF.

“Issues of fairness and equality for gay and lesbian Americans are being discussed with intensity and passion around the country, and I’m proud my husband Philip and son Jacob will join me in being a part of the discussion in collaboration with Liberty Education Forum,” Randi Reitan stated. “We’re so proud of our son Jacob—his activism started the day he came out to us. He was the first out gay person we really knew. He educated us. He led us. Now, we hope to lead others to the same place of compassion and acceptance.”

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LEF Statement on Rutgers Verdict

Liberty Education Forum has issued the following statement in the wake of the verdict finding Dharun Ravi guilty of invasion of privacy and anti-gay intimidation in the suicide of Tyler Clementi:

“Because of the inconsiderate actions of one person, one young man is dead, another young man who once held so much promise is now heading to prison, and two families are in mourning,” said Liberty Education Forum Executive Director Gregory T. Angelo. “All of this could have been avoided if there was a greater sensitivity toward gay and lesbian Americans—a sensitivity that begins at home and carries into schools. We look forward to the day when no one will be held up for mockery for being gay; until that time, Liberty Education Forum will continue to work with diligence to spread a message of gay acceptance across the country. If the Rutgers verdict has taught us anything today, it’s that there are no winners when bullying is involved.”

Dr. Jack Drescher Joins LEF Scholars Bureau

Liberty Education Forum has announced that Jack Drescher, M.D. has become a Visiting Scholar in the organization’s newly launched Scholars Bureau. Dr. Drescher joins Dr. Simon LeVay at Liberty Education Forum as a credentialed expert in the field of the science of sexual orientation.

“So-called ‘reparative therapy,’ whether or not people ‘choose’ to be gay, and perpetual myths about sexual orientation remain topics of conversation all across the country,” Drescher said. “The focus of Liberty Education Forum on separating scientific facts about homosexuality from political fictions is vitally important, and I’m glad to lend LEF my voice to the discussion as a Visiting Scholar.”

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LEF Unveils National Partnership with "The Right to Love"

Liberty Education Forum used Valentine’s Day 2012 as an opportunity to announce it will be the National Promotional Partner of “The Right to Love: An American Family,” an inspiring and insightful look at the passage of Proposition 8 in California as told through the lives and experiences of a gay couple directly affected by the controversial referendum.

“The message of ‘The Right to Love’ is so simple yet so necessary: gay families deserve equal rights—and this documentary makes that case in a very personal, very real way,” said Liberty Education Forum Executive Director Gregory T. Angelo. “It’s a message that will resonate and find an audience across the country, and Liberty Education Forum is proud to be the National Promotional Partner of the film to ensure it’s seen not only by those sympathetic to marriage equality, but those who might be ambivalent or undecided about it as well.”

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LEF Partnership with Randy Roberts Potts "Gay Agenda" Debuts February 10 in Oklahoma City

Liberty Education Forum, the National Nonprofit Partner of the Randy Roberts Potts initiative "The Gay Agenda," is proud to announce the debut of the first installation of the project in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Friday, February 10. 

What is "The Gay Agenda" all about? Check out the video below for more information, and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out how you can bring "The Gay Agenda" and its message of gay acceptance to your town.

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