Archive for tag: lgbt

Recent Teen Suicide a Result of Bullying

September 22, 2011 at 10:53 am   7 comments
Making national headlines this week is the tragic suicide of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer, a victim of bullying and cyberbullying because of struggles with his sexuality. The Williamsville, New York teen was found by his parents early Monday morning after enduring unrelenting torment and bullying by his peers.   Jamey….read more

Cyberbullying of LGBT Youth

January 27, 2011 at 9:59 am   1 comment
A sixth form student named Vicky, a transgender teen from the UK, recently attempted suicide after receiving a cruel message sent via Facebook that urged her to take her life. Although her parents spoke to both police as well as their daughter's school in Thurrock, UK, little was done to take….read more

Calling Out the Douchebags: an Example of Cyberbullying

November 23, 2010 at 5:08 pm   0 comments
George Takei, best known for his Star Trek role as Hikaru Sulu, is also a fierce advocate for gay rights. Takei recently spoke out against "douchebag" Clint McCance, a former school board member in Arkansas. McCance posted hateful comments on his Facebook profile, encouraging gays to kill themselves. McCance's words are….read more

It Gets Better

October 25, 2010 at 3:20 pm   0 comments
The media outlets have been paying a lot of attention to cyberbullying these days - and that is a good thing. It gets better though. Inspired by Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns' recent testimony, many ordinary people are taking to the social web to raise awareness of cyberbullying against gay, lesbian,….read more
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