high school

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

education

politics + activism

A Tale of Two Plans for Sex Ed in Alabama

‘Not an acceptable lifestyle,’” Todd said. “What the heck does that mean? It’s like they’re trying to say we shouldn’t exist.”

Rachel —

Mar 21, 2012

Daily Fix

high school

society + culture

“All the Cool Girls are Lesbians” Shirt Banned by Uncool Non-Lesbians

It’s always nice when rules are so vulnerable to personal bias that almost anything can be subject to censorship!

Brittani —

Mar 13, 2012

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Bradlee Dean’s Anti-Gay Metal Band Rocks Iowa School to Everyone’s Horror and Dismay

“In the aftermath of the apparently horrific “performance,” the school is now scrambling to not only recover the money paid to the Junkyard Prophets but provide counseling to the students…

Rachel —

Mar 13, 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

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Virginia School District Decides Secret to Gay Bullying Lies in “Cross-Gender Dressing”

A Virginia school district is thinking about a rule that would prohibit “cross-gender dressing” in a backwards attempt at addressing bullying.

Rachel —

Feb 14, 2012

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Troy, MI Mayor Suggests Gays Should Be Cured, Manages to Look Like Even More of a Jerk

Michigan mayor’s attempt to get friendly with the gays by attending a Troy High GSA meeting proves insincere.

Rose —

Jan 16, 2012

Daily Fix

gay bullying

politics + activism

Outing Gay Utah Teen Did Not Solve Gay Bullying, School Finds

Add “outing your students” to the list of gay bullying solutions that don’t work.

Rachel —

Dec 16, 2011

canada

Daily Fix

politics + activism

New Ontario Anti-Bullying Bill for Gay Teens Might Actually Fix Things

Students in Ontario public schools, including Catholic schools, will soon be allowed to establish gay-straight alliances. They just might not be able to call them that.

Ryan Yates —

Dec 2, 2011

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Michigan Introduces Anti-Anti-Bullying Bill Named After Gay Teen Suicide Victim

How did an anti-bullying bill become a pro-bullying bill?

Rachel —

Nov 7, 2011

crime

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Shocking Assault of Gay Student Captured on Video: How Do We Stop This?

“I covered myself, I shielded my body, and he just kept hitting me and nobody did anything.”

Rachel —

Oct 28, 2011