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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.

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.

Don Gorton Has Side of What Happened When Mitt Romney Scuttled His Bullying Report

Attorney Don Gorton tells the personal story of why he wouldn't let the Romney administration in Massachusetts scuttle a state report on bullying prevention.

Dodgers Tell Teens It Gets Better

The video features manager Don Mattingly and players James Loney, Matt Guerrier, Jamey Carroll, A.J. Ellis, Rod Barajas, and Hiroki Kuroda.

How to stop hate crimes

When four under-25 suspects are arrested for hate crimes in San Diego, it's a sign that we are failing to educate young people about diversity and respect for all. But we already have programs that can do just that.

Youth mental health crisis calls in Oklahoma skyrocket after Nex Benedict’s death

Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.

Homophobia Is Still the Real Monster in 'Stranger Things 2'

The Netflix series once again taps antigay sentiment (as well as homoeroticism) to drive its human villains.

In Oklahoma, a bathroom law and other policies endanger transgender residents

The death of a nonbinary teen who was beaten in a restroom has brought the state's policies into sharp focus.

Remembering My Son 10 Years After a Hate Crime Took His Life

Elke Kennedy discusses a terrible anniversary.

WATCH: Activists Picket Calif. Group Targeting Trans Kids

Transgender activists hosted a demonstration outside the Southern California office of the Pacific Justice Institute to protest the Christian organization's ongoing harassment of a transgender teen in Colorado.

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse

The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.

U.K. Prime Minister Apologizes for Ban on LGBTQ+ Service Members

Rishi Sunak's apology came after the release of a report on how armed forces members were harmed by the policy.

U.S. Catholic Bishops: 'People of Goodwill Should Support LGBT Youth'

"God created you, God loves you and God is on your side," reads the statement from nine American bishops.

U.S. Reps. Introduce Resolution Recognizing Trans Day of Remembrance

"Violence against transgender Americans, particularly Black and Brown [trans] women, has become a national epidemic and we cannot allow ourselves to turn a blind eye towards this gross injustice."

Teenager Who Says Antigay Bullying Led to Stabbing Found Guilty

A New York judge found Abel Cedeno guilty of manslaughter. Cedeno said he was punched several times before stabbing his assailant.