I came across this video while surfing my usual blogsites of interest, and it was too good not to share. Sixteen year old, Marcella Fruehan wrote this song because, as reported on Towleroad, she wanted “to express [her] feelings in support of anti-bullying. As a 16 year old I see a lot going on around [...]
Lady Gaga “Hair”: It Gets Better Video
The LGBT Community in Madison, Wisconsin made this “It Gets Better” video set to the tune of “Hair” from Lady Gaga. I hope you enjoy! (story via ThinkProgress)
What Turns Most Homophobic Men On? Gay Porn!
Many of us have often wondered just what is at the root of the hatred some homophobic men have for gay men. They attempt to berate us, bully us, intimidate us, and flaunt their “masculinity” in front of their bros just to prove how manlier than us they are. Well, as Queen Gertrude from Shakespeare’s Hamlet said, [...]
New PSA on Bullying: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Two brothers made a video on bullying for a school project. Eight grader Grant Viola and his third grade brother Drake star in this video that tackles bullying, saying “that’s gay,” and being stupid. The video was made in response to a homework assignment given to big brother Grant. Seeing two young boys grasp a [...]
Rush Limbaugh: School Tolerance to Blame in Student Murder
The trial of Brian McInereny, the young man who shot and killed fellow middle school student Larry King in February 2008, has concluded. As reported on ThinkProgress, “McInerney will spend 21 years in prison, until he is 38 years old, and avoid a second trial.” At the age of 14, McInereny pulled a handgun from [...]
In Michigan: “License to Bully” Bill Changed
Two weeks ago, I posted about the Michigan State Senate passing SB 137, which sanctioned bullying in schools on the basis of “sincerely held religious or moral conviction.” Click here to read that post. “But thanks to media coverage and a great campaign by State Senator Gretchen Whitmer, a Republican lawmaker has agreed to remove the religious [...]
Michigan Senate Passes “License to Bully” Bill
In what can only be described as a cowardly political move, the Republican controlled Michigan Senate passed SB 137, which basically sanctions bullying. ThinkProgress reports that the bill “not only neglects to protect students based on sexual orientation or gender identity, but creates a special exception for bullies who have a ‘sincerely held religious belief [...]
“Family” Groups: Suicide Helplines Promote Homosexuality
The Trevor Project is a national organization providing crisis intervention for gay youth. At a time when more and more young Americans are ending their lives in part due to their sexuality, such an organization should be finding supporters from every corner of the country. After all, no child should contemplate ending his or her life [...]
Bullying at the Pulpit Equals Child Molestation?
According to Mitchell Gold, founder of the non-profit organization Faith in America, religious leaders, who stand before their congregation and condemn homosexuality, are guilty of mental child molestation. Here is why Gold believes this (as reported by ThinkProgress): “clergy people who stand at their pulpit and . . . speak about gay people as sinners [...]
Second Class Citizen: “I Want to Know What It’s Like”
The clip above is from Ryan James Yezak, a film maker in California. The clip is titled “I Want to Know What It’s Like” and it addresses the plight of those who are bullied and/or discriminated on because of prejudice. It’s a moving video, narrated by actors speaking in poetic verse. The purpose of the [...]