After several prominent media articles last spring, genderblind housing activism has reached a new height this fall. Mother Jones magazine has called genderblind housing activists the next generation of Hellraisers. Genderblind activists join a new wave of college activists using netroots to mobilize their campuses and beyond. According to their annual Student Activism Survey, nearly half reported the internet is the future of activism; 40% said human rights issues are at the top of their concerns.

Genderblind housing campaigns continue to spread as Yale University and Columbia University join other Ivy League institutions in advocating for affirmative policies for all students, particularly for its transgender and gay communities.  Columbia’s student newspaper editorial board recently endorsed more inclusive housing options, saying: “The University has long demonstrated its commitment to fostering an environment in which students can feel welcome and secure. More and more universities across the U.S. acknowledge the good sense of gender-neutral housing, and Columbia should not delay in joining their ranks.”Some other college movements include Vassar College, Washington State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.The National Student Genderblind Campaign is happy to add Lake Forest College to the growing list of colleges and universities with gender-neutral housing. NSGC continues to reach out and work with all institutions—from large university-systems to small liberal arts colleges. Check out our new printable advocacy kit!