Now, Asher's parents hope to use his death as a lesson: "Our son is just the extreme case of what happens when (someone is) just … [Read more...] about Teen Student Kills Self After Years Of Gay Taunts
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News Anchor on Justin Aaberg Bully-cide: Gay Kids Are ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ at School
Twin Cities FOX9 news anchor Jason Matheson attended the recent memorial for Justin Aaberg, who killed himself after a spate of anti-gay bullying at … [Read more...] about News Anchor on Justin Aaberg Bully-cide: Gay Kids Are ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ at School
Watch: Dan Savage Launches Anti-Bullying YouTube Project
"It gets better."That's the message Dan Savage wants to send to LGBT and questioning youth in America who are being bullied, with the … [Read more...] about Watch: Dan Savage Launches Anti-Bullying YouTube Project
Yet Another Gay Teen Lost to Bullying Suicide — in Minnesota
WCCO reports on the tragic death of Justin Aaberg, which happened in July: "Justin Aaberg came out as gay when he was 13 and, as his mom found … [Read more...] about Yet Another Gay Teen Lost to Bullying Suicide — in Minnesota
Study: 9 of 10 LGBT Students Face Harassment at School
Student Experiences, a Hostile School Climate and the Effects on Educational Outcomes and Psychological Well-Being:84.6% of LGBT students reported … [Read more...] about Study: 9 of 10 LGBT Students Face Harassment at School
Indiana Teen Commits Suicide After Anti-Gay Bullying at School
Statement by Charles Robbins, Executive Director of The Trevor Project, in response to the recent death of Billy Lucas, who died by … [Read more...] about Indiana Teen Commits Suicide After Anti-Gay Bullying at School
New York Governor Paterson Signs Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Bill
New York Governor David Paterson today signed a comprehensive anti-bullying bill called the Dignity for All Students Act. The bill, which prohibits … [Read more...] about New York Governor Paterson Signs Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Bill
Watch: AC360 on Focus and the Family and their Homophobic Attacks on Anti-Bullying Efforts in Schools
Earlier this week I posted about Focus on the Family and their efforts to stop anti-bullying efforts in school, saying it's a back door to … [Read more...] about Watch: AC360 on Focus and the Family and their Homophobic Attacks on Anti-Bullying Efforts in Schools
Focus on The Family Says School Anti-Bullying Curriculum Forces Kids to Learn That Homosexuality is Normal
Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation and Youth. As Steve noted in his round-up, Focus on the Family has taken aim at a program from the Gay, … [Read more...] about Focus on The Family Says School Anti-Bullying Curriculum Forces Kids to Learn That Homosexuality is Normal
Watch: Degrassi Storyline Shows Assault on Transgender Teen
Canadian site Xtra went to the set of Degrassi to interview the show's writers about its first trans character, Adam, and also talked to Jordan … [Read more...] about Watch: Degrassi Storyline Shows Assault on Transgender Teen