Constance McMillen just wanted to enjoy prom night like any other student. She wanted to get dressed up and take her girlfriend to the most important dance of the high school social season. But school officials told her she could not escort her girlfriend to the prom, and that she would be thrown out of the dance if students complained.
Author: Justine Andronici
Justine Andronici is a feminist lawyer, advocate, activist and analyst who has been working in the women's rights arena for more than 20 years. She specializes in domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment and women's rights law and politics.