gay bullying

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Eddie Griffin Assaults and Humiliates Lesbian; Takes No Responsibility

Griffin air humped an audience member’s face, telling her that all she needs is a good man; and comedy remains a space where bullying is somehow acceptable.

Gabrielle Korn —

Jul 24, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Romney Nixed Anti-Bullying Manual For Using Scary Words Like “Bisexual” and “Transgender”

In 2006, then-governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney opposed the publication of an anti-bullying guide because it included the words “bisexual” and “transgender.” What a nice guy!

Carmen —

Jun 13, 2012

gay bullying

gay families

politics + activism

Big Companies Wanna Make Big Change For GLBT Youth, Ellen’s Mom Is Involved

Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, and PFLAG are teaming up to help stop bullying against LGBT youth.

Carmen —

May 28, 2012

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Illinois State Senate Doesn’t Pass Bullying Measure, Because It Might Encourage Homosexuality

Illinois’ State Senate somehow found a reason not to pass an anti-bullying measure.

Rachel —

May 24, 2012

Daily Fix

dharun ravi

politics + activism

Dharun Ravi Receives 30 Days In Jail to the Dismay of Many

Dharun Ravi will get 30 days in prison, 300 hours of community service, three years’ probation, court-ordered counseling, and $10,000 to be paid to an organization that helps victims of…

Rachel —

May 21, 2012

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Romney Says He’s Not a Bully, Just Likes Pranks And Stuff

In high school Mitt Romney and his friends jumped some kid and forcibly cut off all his hair while he screamed and cried. Romney thinks this is mostly NBD.

Lizz —

May 12, 2012

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Long Island PTA Chapter Will Exist Solely to Support Gay Teens and Be Totally Awesome

“You don’t have to live on Long Island to join. You don’t have to be gay or have a kid who is gay… All you have to do is believe…

Rachel —

Apr 13, 2012

gay bullying

high school

school

VIDEO: Texas High School’s Anti-Bullying Lip Dub Video Goes Viral, Is Super-Cute

The cuties at Cypress Ranch High School made the best anti-bullying video of all time!

Riese —

Apr 4, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Washington Town Grapples with Why Openly Gay Teen Rafael Morelos Committed Suicide

In January, another openly gay teen took his own life.

Rachel —

Mar 26, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Agreement on Anoka-Hennepin Lawsuit Ends “Neutrality Policy,” Gives Hope

“Teachers may affirm the dignity and self-worth of students and any protected characteristics of students, such as being LGBT, without running afoul of any district policy.”

Rachel —

Mar 6, 2012

Daily Fix

documentaries

society + culture

Documentary on Bullying Inappropriate for High School Bullying Victims, Because of the Bullying

“Because it’s rated R, the kids that are being bullied — and the bullies also — can’t see this movie,”

Rachel —

Mar 2, 2012

gay bullying

team pick

society + culture

“Interview with My Bully” Sticks Up For Your Inner Child

Whitney’s Team Pick: Ever wish you could sit down and talk to the girl who called you names, pulled your hair, or called you fat?

Whitney Pow —

Mar 1, 2012