Gays and lesbians who live in states that ban gay marriage like Mississippi are more likely to suffer from alcoholism, mood disorder, or anxiety according to a study by the American Public Health Association.

Group Tells School Its Ban On Same-Sex Prom Dates Is Unconstitutional

The ACLU demanded that Itawamba County School District officials reverse their decision to forbid a lesbian student from attending prom with her girlfriend and from wearing a tuxedo to the prom. Now, it’s your turn!

Unity Mississippi strongly condemns Restoration Grace and encourages Morrison Heights Baptist Church to review studies on how damaging ex-gay “therapy” is for individuals, families, and communities. There is nothing to “fix”; attempting to “fix” a gay or lesbian person has shown fruitless and dangerous.

Are you doing last-minute, holiday shopping? Take a look at some gift ideas that support local, LGBT-friendly businesses. It’s important that we support these local businesses—more than national chains that may be LGBT-friendly. Keep these great places in mind for unique items, gift certificates, or holiday donations.

Merideth Baxter comes out on the Today show.

Unity Mississippi is challenging our friends and supporters to sponsor us in the Walk of Grace. Help us raise money and awareness about Grace House and people living with HIV/AIDS. We made it easy to sponsor us. Simply mail your sponsor check or use PayPal for quick, online payment.

The MSSC, Unity Mississippi, and many more partner organizations, want to call attention to a proposed anti-bullying policy that Jackson Public Schools is seeking public comment.

Knol Aust (Unity Mississippi) and Brent Cox (Mississippi ACLU) spoke with Fox 40 about the new Hate Crimes Law signed into law by President Obama on October 28, 2009.

A Wesson student is fighting back after being excluded from her high school yearbook for wearing men’s clothing in her class photo. While the ACLU seeks to handle the legal aspects, our community can show our support by contacting Copiah County Schools Superintendent Rickey Clopton and CC Ronald Greet, the principal of Wesson Attendance Center. Get involved and show this Mississippi teen that we support her!