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Andrew Shirvell has been fired from his job as a Michigan assistant state attorney general, his attorney said this afternoon. Shirvell was fired for using state resources for his campaign against University of Michigan student body President Chris Armstrong and for lying to investigators during his disciplinary hearing, Attorney General Mike Cox said in a statement. Shirvell was called before the attorney general’s staff at 1:30 p.m. today, said Philip Thomas, Shirvell’s attorney. “The only reason they gave was the … Continue reading →

Wanda Sykes, Kathy Griffin, Tim Gunn and Lance Bass discuss the sanctioned bullying and harrassment of gays, lesbians and transgender members of the LGBT community. Lance Bass admits having bullied other children when he was young while harboring his own secret of being gay. Tim Gunn also touches on his suicide attempt and how he wrote about being the subject of anti-gay bullying and the way he dealt with it in his book Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for … Continue reading →

On Tuesday Jeanine Blanchette, 21 and Chantal Dube, 17, who were in a lesbian relationship with one another made two phone calls to friends saying goodbye. They also left behind letters for family members before disappearing. Jeanine’s mother had contact with the police right away but they did nothing. They figured the girls for just another pair of runaways. Unfortunately this was not the case. On Saturday the bodies of Jeanine Blanchette and Chantal Dube were found in a wooded … Continue reading →

Stand UP to Hate! Stand UP to Hate! article by Pam Spaulding Durham, North Carolina (CNN) — What made Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi jump off of a bridge to his death? Was it to escape utter panic and humiliation after his roommate, Dharun Ravi, 18, allegedly set up spy cameras in his dorm room, went to fellow freshman Molly Wei’s room and fired up the livestream recording of Clementi making out with another young man, as the Middlesex County … Continue reading →

Adrianne Curry is one more celebrity who is speaking out in support of gay teens. Suicide is not the answer and no matter how bad you feel there is support waiting out there and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You CAN get through this. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression and needs support contact The Trevor Project.

I have more sad sad news to share with you. Another teen has committed suicide due to gay bullying. What I wish more people would understand is that it’s not just that gay kids are getting bullied and committing suicide, it’s straight kids being bullied because people think they are gay as well. That said, it’s a fact that gay, lesbian and transgender youth have a MUCH higher suicide rate than their heterosexual peers counterparts. Billy Lucas, Asher Brown, Seth … Continue reading →

This is what Janes Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro had to say today about suicide and how there is indeed hope no matter how low you feel: “Ok everybody, here is the deal. I cannot imagine what it’s like growing up in a close minded environment and being gay, bi or tans-gender. I don’t think any of us who aren’t can possibly imagine. The strength and character it must take to stay true to yourself in such an unforgiving microcosm are … Continue reading →

In the last three weeks 4 teens that we know of have committed suicide due to bullying from their peers. This is unacceptable. The fact that kids are killing themselves for any reason is devastating and the fact that they young people are ending their lives because of other peoples actions creates a rage in me that I find nearly impossible to define in words. THIS. MUST. STOP. Parents talk to your children about teen suicide, talk to them about … Continue reading →

Students pledge LGBT support Article compliments of Q Notes NEW YORK, N.Y. — According to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, thousands of students across the country pledged to address anti-gay bullying as part of the fifth annual Ally Week, Oct. 19-23. The event is highlighted by activities designed to encourage people to be allies against anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment at school. Ally week was created by students and is often organized by the more than 4,000 Gay-Straight … Continue reading →

While debating the School Violence Prevention Act during a legislative session, North Carolina General Assembly Minority Leader Skip Stam went so far as to state one of the most disgusting anti gay sentiments… Continue reading →