California Mom Blames Bullying for Gay Son’s Death
She said kids relentlessly teased her son because of his sexual orientation.
September 05 2023 5:00 PM
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Bullying
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.
June 23 2023 8:00 AM
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."
December 07 2021 10:15 AM
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.
October 06 2021 3:00 PM
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.
September 23 2021 9:04 AM
Megan Fox on Protecting Her Son From Being Bullied for Wearing a Dress
The Till Death star's 8-year-old child is the target of online bullies.
July 08 2021 11:23 AM
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.
February 09 2021 4:27 PM
Report: Most LGBTQ+ Students Verbally Harassed in School
New findings from GLSEN show that anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and bullying remain distressingly common.
October 20 2020 6:06 PM
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.
April 16 2020 6:00 AM
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.
February 06 2020 9:44 PM
Congressman Introduces LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Bill
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's bill would help states set up antibullying task forces.
December 02 2019 7:22 PM
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.
November 22 2019 3:30 PM
For Bullied Trans Youth, Online Education Can Be a Lifesaver
Education is for everyone, but one kind of education isn't.Â
November 15 2019 2:50 PM
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.
November 11 2019 2:30 PM
College Students Say They Were Kicked Out of Frat Party for Being Gay
The University of Memphis says it is investigating the event as "bigotry."
October 29 2019 1:21 PM
Cheerleaders Rally for Gay Teammate After Football Players Hurl Slurs
A 14-year-old male cheerleader was reportedly harassed by members of his own football team --Â but he bravely kept cheering.
October 23 2019 12:46 PM
Justin Tranter Was Punished in H.S. for Enduring Anti-LGBTQ Bullying
The out songwriter shared a disturbing story of harassment at a Spirit Day concert and fundraiser.
October 17 2019 8:25 PM
Democratic Candidates Tell LGBTQ Youth on Spirit Day: 'You're Not Alone'
Sen. Kamala Harris, Vice President Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Sen. Cory Booker take a stand against bullying.
October 17 2019 1:32 PM
Gay Texas Teen Bullied After Nomination for Homecoming King
Justin Boone faced an antigay backlash that forced him to stay home the day the homecoming wins were announced.
October 10 2019 3:44 PM
Bi Youth Gets 14 Years in Jail for Killing Teen He Claims Bullied Him
Abel Cedeno, convicted of killing one fellow student and seriously wounding another, said he had endured years of anti-LGBTQ bullying.
September 10 2019 4:40 PM