Jamey Rodemeyer was a freshman at Williamsville North High School in New York. For years, he dealt with intense bullying at the hands of peers who told him that he was a ‘disgusting faggot’ and that he would burn in hell for being gay.
Category Archives: youth
Tragic Teen Posted Video On Gay Bullying
A 14-year-old boy who posted a defiant video on the internet telling young victims of gay bullying “It Gets Better” has killed himself.
“I have two gay dads and a lesbian mom”
I am so excited to show this video to you! I’ve heard the terrible things Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, and others are saying about families like yours and mine. It’s a form of bullying, and I think one of the best ways to respond is by sharing our stories. I’m proud to have two gay dads and a lesbian mom.
Christian magazine prints LGBT ad after public outcry
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced that progressive Christian magazine Sojourners will publish a full-page ad in its September/October issue highlighting the disproportionate rates of homelessness facing LGBT youth.
Norway 7/22 2011 : Terror bomb and shooting massacre
At least 85 people are killed in a massacre at a youth camp only hours after a deadly bomb blast in central Oslo, Norway.
Triangle Direct Media Matches Stop Child Trafficking Now Donors’ Contributions
Triangle Direct Media (TDM), has teamed up once again with the non-profit organization Stop Child Trafficking Now (SCTNow) in an effort to spread SCTNow’s message to combat the crime of child trafficking.
Survey: Increased Health Risks for Gay Teens
High school students who identify as being gay, lesbian, or bisexual are more likely than heterosexual students to smoke, drink alcohol, use drugs, and take part in violent and suicidal behaviors, a CDC survey shows.
‘Don’t say gay’: Tennessee Senate OKs ban on teaching of homosexuality
A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.
Chaz Bono, Cheryl Kilodavis to Appear at Groundbreaking Conference for Families of Transgender Children
The Gender Odyssey Family conference is pleased to welcome Chaz Bono and Cheryl Kilodavis as this year’s featured keynote speakers. Chaz and Cheryl will be profiling their best-selling books, “Transition” and “My Princess Boy,” respectively.
New Data Links Anti-Gay School Bullying with Suicide, HIV, STDs
A new study from the Family Acceptance Project links anti-gay victimization in middle and high school with a variety of health and mental health problems, including increased risks of suicide attempts and HIV/AIDS.
Stacey Campfield Insists His ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Is Neutral
Tennessee state Senator Stacey Campfield argues his ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is neutral.
