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Awesome, Powerful Pro-Gay Rap Song
Culture Buzz “Gay is okay, the number one thing a rapper shouldn't say, I said it anyway.” From Texas hip hop artist Adair (who is straight), here's a really touching song called “Ben” that calls out homophobia in the rap community and says to gay kids, “It doesn't just get better, it gets awesome, homie.”
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University Of North Carolina Athletics Made An “It Gets Better” Video
Sports Buzz Very cool, UNC. But why no basketball players?
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"It Gets Bigger" Is Pitch Perfect Guidance For Adolescent Boys
Culture Buzz To the terrified middle school boy in all of us. How did we make it before YouTube, guys? (via https:)
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Gay Mormons At Brigham Young Made An “It Gets Better”
Culture Buzz Well this is pretty cool and fairly unexpected. Sweet. (via towleroad.com)
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Link: For Straight Kids Who Don't Act It, It Gets Worse
http://www.good.is/post/for-straight-kids-who-don-t-act-s...
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Efforts to tell children It Gets Better often focus on the gay, lesbian, and bisexual kids who are bullied at recess and at the dinner table. But a new study shows that straight kids are persecuted in childhood, too—when they're perceived to be gay.
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Inspiring “It Gets Better” Music Video To Lady Gaga's “Hair”
Music Buzz This is amazing. Colton James Boettcher wanted to make a different kind of “It Gets Better” video, so he teamed up with Madison, Wisconsin's LGBT community for this music video, set to Lady Gaga's “Hair.” Come for the sick choreography, stay for the inspiring message.
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Gay Teen Commits Suicide One Month After Making “It Gets Better” Video
Culture Buzz This is heartbreaking. Yesterday, just one month after posting an “It Gets Better” video on YouTube, 19-year-old Californian filmmaker and gay rights activist Eric James Borges took his own life.
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Beautiful Ad For Ending Marriage Discrimination
Culture Buzz I admittedly choked up. From Australia's marriage equality organization, Get Up.
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Video: Attack On Gay Student Caught On Video
This is so wrong. The attacker was suspended for three days. Three freakin' days! (via abc6onyourside.com)
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The First Congressional Republicans Ever Made An “It Gets Better” Video
Culture Buzz FINALLY. New Jersey Republican Representatives Leonard Lance, Frank LoBiondo, and Jon Runyan joined Democrat Representatives to make this It Gets Better video. They are the FIRST Republicans to do so. (via towleroad.com)
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Another Gay Teen Commits Suicide Because Of Bullying
Culture Buzz Jamie Hubley, a 15-year old gay teen who was bullied at school, killed himself on Friday. His suicide note was found on Tumblr.
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Video: Jamey Rodemeyer Bullied Even After His Death
At a school dance following his wake, some classmates of Jamey Rodemeyer chanted “We’re glad he’s dead.” Jamey’s sister heard them. Horrible.
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Video: Anderson Cooper Eulogizes Jamey Rodemeyer
Anderson Cooper summarizes the 14 year old’s struggle with intensely painful bullying, which ultimately led to his suicide. More importantly, he highlights anti-gay activists’ denial of such harassment, and insists that they be held accountable for their part in such tragedies.
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Video: Heartbreaking “It Gets Better” Video Creator Commits Suicide
Jamey Rodemeyer was 14-years-old and a victim of constant bullying. A few months ago he posted a beautiful, tearful “It Gets Better” video, but his time at school had not improved since its release. He committed suicide earlier this week. Remember if you or someone you know is struggling and feeling suicidal there are options at your disposal. Go to TheTrevorProject.org for more information. (via wivb.com)
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Disappointing Gay Best Friend: It Gets Better
Culture Buzz Mikala lets Tyler know that “It Gets Better” in the season finale of Disappointing Gay Best Friend.
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Video: “Gay Bullying Is Wrong” Reggae Style
The subject of gay bullying has never been so catchy. Mista Majah P has a message, and everybody needs to listen up.
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Video: Stephen Colbert Out Of Character For “It Gets Better” Campaign
There may be many comedy snobs out there who are beginning to get sick of Stephen Colbert's shtick but it's times like this when I know I'll always be a fan. Watch for a heartfelt story about Stephen's younger days of getting bullied. (via tumblr.thedailywh.at)
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Video: 13 U.S. Senators Join The “It Gets Better” Campaign
Following the passing of the gay marriage bill in New York State, thirteen senators have joined the “It Gets Better” campaign.
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Video: Jiz Parody Of ‘It Gets Better’
Jiz has a special message for gay youth that have contemplated suicide when the bullying is enough. Jem, I mean Jiz, has been through a lot since her show was cancelled, but she still looks fabulous. [NSFW language]
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Video: High School Senior Comes Out To Entire School
“Kayla K.” a high school senior in Santa Rosa, Ca. took the occasion of a Martin Luther King Day assembly to come out to her community. Her speech is inspiring and beautiful, and incredibly brave.
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Video: It Gets Better, The Music Video
A fabulous music video by Rebecca Drysdale inspired by the It Gets Better project. J ust as moving as the regular videos, but with better choreography. Play this for every teenager you know.
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Video: It Gets Better: EA Employees
EA employees share their stories about coming out. Learn more at The It Gets Better Project.
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Video: It Gets Better (The Dance Remix)
This took a little longer than expected. Here's Chris Salvatore's “It Gets Better” (Carlos Gallardo We Party REMIX) video.
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Link: Openly Gay Teen Speaks Out for Equality
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/11/22/openly-gay-teen-g...
Bully for him for taking on the bullies!
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Video: “It Gets Better” — Love, Pixar
Pixar employees made an it gets better video. This is one of my favorite ones so far.
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Video: Pixar Says, “It Gets Better”
Pixar Animation Studios joins the anti-hate “It Gets Better” campaign with a message of hope from its employees.
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Video: Harry Potter: It Gets Better
Harry Potter and Hagred talk about all the bullies in Harry's life at home with the Dursley's and at Hogwarts. Featuring Walt Frasier (as Hagred), Patrick Reidy (as Harry Potter), Spero Chumas (as Snape and Draco Malfoy) and Laurice Fattal (as Hermione and Bellatrix Lestrange)
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Video: Openly Gay 14-Year-Old Defends Teacher At A School Board Meeting
Graham Taylor gives a speech to the Ann Arbor, Michigan school board defending a teacher who was DISCIPLINED for removing two students who made anti-gay remarks in class. Wow.
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It Gets Better Project
Culture Buzz In response to a recent rise in gay teen suicides, Dan Savage has started the It Gets Better project. Celebrities, politicians, Web stars, and others have joined the hundreds of individuals who have created their own testimonials for the project.
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