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In the wake of transgender Indigenous teen Nex Benedict's death, a graduate of Owasso High School is accusing the administration of failing to prevent bullying.
The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.
Amidst a backdrop of protest and advocacy, Dr. Jill Biden highlights the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ rights and remembers LGBTQ+ teen Nex Benedict.
Following the announcement that the teenager’s death was suicide through the combined toxicity of two common medications, The Advocate spoke with experts about the risks of these drugs.
President Joe Biden issued called attention to the teenager’s death and called for an end to bullying.
The school board came in for a torrent of criticism at its first meeting since the trans student's death.
Parents and organizations have released an open letter to the hate-spreader ahead of her potential Oklahoma visit.
Former and current students complain that they are subjected to bullying with little to no intervention by Owasso school officials.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has initiated an investigation into the Oklahoma school district where the 16-year-old sophomore went to school and was bullied before his death.
Sean Cummings said that the superintendent of public instruction and Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok are to blame for creating an environment in the state rife for bullying.
Despite the tragedy, Nex Benedict will be remembered as a talented artist who always brightened any room he was in.
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's friends and partner honored him during a vigil Sunday, while also confirming how the transgender teen identified.
