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Rest in power, Nex Benedict: Tributes pour in for fallen LGBTQ+ teen

Despite the tragedy, Nex Benedict will be remembered as a talented artist who always brightened any room he was in.

Nex Benedict's death spurs student walkout at his Oklahoma high school over anti-LGBTQ+ bullying

While the protest aimed to shed a light on bullying against LGBTQ+ students, organizers also set out to let queer youth know they're not alone.

Nex Benedict honored by friends at vigil: 'He made everything easier'

Nex Benedict's friends and partner honored him during a vigil Sunday, while also confirming how the transgender teen identified.

Who is Gabriel Attal? France's new prime minister is a gay millennial

Gabriel Attal has been appointed as France's new Prime Minister, becoming the first out LGBTQ+ person to serve in the position, and the youngest in over 65 years.

Conservatives are outraged by this California school's LGBTQ+ policies

In expressing their disdain for policies pushing so-called "LGBT ideology," conservatives are actually taking a stance against anti-bullying rules.

California Mom Blames Bullying for Gay Son’s Death

She said kids relentlessly teased her son because of his sexual orientation.

Washington Family Seeks $20M From School District Over Gay Son’s Bullying

The family says the boy suffered nonstop teasing and multiple acts of violence as students filmed the incidents for social media clout.

12-YO Dies by Suicide After Bullies Say He’d Go to Hell for Being Gay

"He didn't care, or at least we thought he didn't care, and that's what's really difficult for us because we thought he didn't care."

Hundreds Protest After School Suspends Bullied Gay Teen

Students at Lee's Summit High School say administrators have failed to stop the bullying, and the victim and his friends have been punished after they tried to defend themselves.

Out Lawmakers Reintroduce Anti-Bullying Bill to Honor Tyler Clementi

Clementi died by suicide in 2010 after experiencing homophobic bullying from his roommate and another college student.

Dan Levy's Mom Calls Out His Childhood 'Bully Punks'

"This goes out to the bully punks at Camp WTF who made life miserable for a certain cabin-mate back in the summer of '96," Deborah Divine tweeted.

Report: Most LGBTQ+ Students Verbally Harassed in School

New findings from GLSEN show that anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and bullying remain distressingly common.

Little Fires Everywhere's Megan Stott on the LGBTQ Importance of Izzy

The 16-year-old actress discusses lessons she learned from portraying a queer '90s teen in the hit Hulu drama.

We Don't Have to Just Accept Anti-LGBTQ Bullying

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tells us why he thinks government has a responsibility to reduce harassment in our schools.

Congressman Introduces LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Bill

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's bill would help states set up antibullying task forces.

Antigay Tennessee D.A. Won't Bring Charges in Outed Bi Teen's Suicide

Channing Smith died by suicide after being outed online, but D.A. Craig Northcott says no crimes were committed by those who shared Smith's personal messages.

For Bullied Trans Youth, Online Education Can Be a Lifesaver

Education is for everyone, but one kind of education isn't. 

LGBTQ Twitter Supports Gay Youth Who Punched Bully

Indiana teen Jordan Steffy expressed some regret for using physical force against his harasser, but he's getting support for standing up for himself.