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*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/03/no-charges-for-students-who-beat-nex-benedict-the-day-before-he-died/ No charges for students who beat Nex Benedict the day before he died]
* [[Youth: Sexual and Gender Awareness and Self-Awareness]]
::On Thursday, the Tulsa County district attorney said that prosecutors would not bring charges related to the death of Nex Benedict.<br>( John Russell, LGBQ Nation, March 22, 2024) <!-- Added 3-23-24--
::Can the cat be put back into the bag or is it already to late?<br> [[File:News icon.jpg]] Staff Writer, BoyWiki,  July 25, 2022
 
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*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/02/teen-beaten-to-death-in-a-school-bathroom-bullying-attack-the-school-didnt-call-an-ambulance/ Teen beaten to death in a school bathroom bullying attack. The school didn’t call an ambulance.]
*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/08/conservatives-claim-victory-violent-threats-cancel-lgbtq-student-event/ Conservatives claim victory as violent threats cancel LGBTQ student event]
::Nex Benedict — a nonbinary, Native American, 16-year-old sophomore — was reportedly beaten to death on February 7 by three older female students in the bathroom of Owasso High School in Oklahoma. The school refused to call an ambulance for the injured teen and didn’t inform police of the attack until Benedict was later admitted into the hospital — they died from their injuries the next day.<br>(Jorge Martinez , LGBTQ Nation, July 10, 2023) <!-- Added 2-10-24-->
::An LGBTQ back-to-school festival scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Fayetteville, Arkansas was cancelled by officials and the organizer after threats of violence.<br> (Greg Owen, LGBTQ Nation, August 8, 2022  ) <!-- Added August 8, 2022 -->
 
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*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/11/queer-teen-dies-by-suicide-after-relentless-instagram-bullying/ Queer teen dies by suicide after intense Instagram bullying]
::Pranshu, a 16 year old Queer Artist and a 10th class student from Ujjain, MP, lost their life to suicide on November 21st,” Yes, We Exist posted on the platform. “Prior to their death, they faced mass bullying on Instagram, for over a week, after their Diwali Reel where they wore a saree went viral. The reel earned over 4000 comments, many of which were homophobic.<br> (Greg Owen, LGBTQ Nation, November 27, 2023) <!-- Added 11-28-23--> 
*[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12450615/cyberbullying-gay-suicide-salvador-rios-instagram.html Salvador Rios dies as the result of cyberbullying, family claims, as bullies targeted him for being gay]
::Salvador Rios, 14, took his own life on August 15 after a social media post allegedly launched a homophobic attack and shared private information about him.  <br> Hope Sloop, Daily Mail, August 27, 2023) <!-- Added 8-27-23-->


*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/07/parental-rights-education-laws-form-child-abuse/ “Parental Rights in Education” laws are a form of child abuse]
*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/07/mississippis-new-book-banning-law-denies-minors-access-to-e-books-audiobooks/ Mississippi’s new book-banning law denies minors access to e-books & audiobooks]
::At least 12 other state legislatures are now appropriating the Florida model and are considering similar “Don’t Say Gay” laws. <br> (Warren J. Blumenfeld, LGBTQ Nation, July 16, 2022 ) <!-- Added July 16, 2022 -->
::The law forbids anyone under 18 from reading a book that mentions pooping, nudity, or LGBTQ+ issues. <br>(Daniel Villarreal, LGBTQ Nation, July 11, 2023) <!-- Added 7-11-23-->  


*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/07/florida-school-axes-anti-lgbtq-bullying-prevention-measure-dont-say-gay-law/ Florida school axes anti-LGBTQ bullying prevention measure because of Don’t Say Gay law]
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::Students in a Florida school district can no longer access a training video aimed at helping prevent anti-LGBTQ bullying thanks to the state’s recently enacted “Don’t Say Gay” law.<br> (John Russell, LGBTQ Nation, July 12, 2022 ) <!-- Added July 12, 2022 -->
*[https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gay-son-died-suicide_n_64356078e4b0b51a6ce2c91e I Lost My 15-Year-Old Son. Then I Learned The Horrific Truth About What Happened Before He Died.]
::My son Nigel was 15 years old when he passed away. Nigel was funny. He had a heart of gold. His smile would brighten up anyone’s day. He was sweet, loving and caring. He was Nigel. Nigel was also gay.<br>(Camika Shelby, Huffpost, April 14, 2023) <!-- Added 2-14-23-->


*[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10773347/Pennsylvania-high-school-forced-apologize-LGBT-club-hosted-drag-show.html Pennsylvania high school is forced to apologize after an LGBT club staged a drag show on school property: Veteran French teacher is placed on leave for helping organize the event]
*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/01/school-bans-safe-space-signs-parents-complained-favoritism-lgbtqkids/ School bans “safe space” signs after parents complained about favoritism for LGBTQ+kids]
::Officials at a high school in Pennsylvania were forced to apologize and place a veteran French teacher on leave after the school's LGBT club staged a drag show event on school grounds last week.<br> (Paul Farrell, DailyMail, May 1, 2022 ) <!-- Added 5-1-22-->
::The LGBTQ+-affirming signage at Long Valley Middle School, in place since 2019, was the result of a student-led effort at inclusiveness. Recent complaints by parents led Turnamian, superintendent for the Washington Township School District, to consult with district lawyers.<br> (Greg Owen, LGBTQ Nation, January 20, 2023 ) <!-- Added January 21, 2023 -->


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[[File:Lucas.jpg|240 px|right|link=https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/01/13-year-old-boy-died-suicide-homophobic-bullying-school/]]
*[https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jack-petocz-pride-flags-palm-coast-florida-suspension_n_6222cdcfe4b012a2628ad12e Florida High School Student Suspended After Handing Out Pride Flags]
*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/01/13-year-old-boy-died-suicide-homophobic-bullying-school/ 13-year-old boy died by suicide after homophobic bullying at school]
::"I may have been suspended, but I will not be silenced. I am proud of who I am," said junior Jack Petocz after a protest against the "Don't Say Gay" bill.<br> (Mary Papenfuss, The HuffPost, US, March 4, 2022 ) <!-- Added 3-5-22-->
::A 13-year-old boy in France named Lucas died by suicide last Saturday, January 7 after facing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying at school. People close to his family say that the school did little to stop the bullying.<br> (Alex Bollinger, LGBTQ Nation, January 12, 2023 ) <!-- Added January 13, 2023 -->


*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/02/school-board-member-votes-ban-gsa-saying-kids-just-go-church-instead/ School board member votes to ban GSA saying kids should just go to church instead]
*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/01/parents-brother-beat-16-year-old-boy-came-avoided-prison/ Parents & brother beat 16-year-old boy after he came out. They avoided prison.]
::LGBTQ students wanted to form a club in his district. "That’s what we have churches in the community for."<br> (Alex Bollinger, LGBTQ Nation, US, February 17, 2022 ) <!-- Added 2-17-22-->  
::A 16-year-old boy in the U.K. said he feared for his life as his parents and older brother beat him after he came out to them as gay.<br> ( John Russell, LGBTQ Nation, January 6, 2023 ) <!-- Added January 6, 2023 -->


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*[https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/01/28/oglethorpe-avenue-elementary-school-pride-artwork-nazi/ Parents in Georgia have reported that an elementary school administrator took down a young child’s Pride artwork and compared it to a Nazi flag.]
* [[Youth: Sexual and Gender Awareness and Self-Awareness]]
::The artwork featured a rainbow Pride flag, an umbrella, and the words “Gay is OK”, and was drawn by a student at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, in Athens, Georgia, which teaches children aged five to 11.<br> (Lily Wakefield, Pink News, UK, January 28, 2022 ) <!-- Added 1-29-22-->
::Can the cat be put back into the bag or is it already to late?<br> [[File:News icon.jpg]] Staff Writer, BoyWiki, July 25, 2022  
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::::[https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/02/18/georgia-athens-oglethorpe-elementary-school-lgbt-balloons-bipul-singh/ Principal caught on video popping rainbow balloons sent in support of LGBT+ pupil]
:::::Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, in Athens, Georgia, has already faced immense backlash this year, after a school administrator took down a young child’s Pride artwork and compared it to Nazi symbolism.<br> (Lily Wakefield, Pink News, US, February 18, 2022 ) <!-- Added 2-19-22-->


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*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/12/bullying-lgbtq-students-rise-year-according-high-school-principals/ Bullying of LGBTQ students on the rise this year according to high school principals]
::Nearly half of the public high school principals who participated in a new nationally representative survey say they faced efforts from parents or the broader community to “challenge or limit LGBTQ+ students’ rights” during the 2021–2022 school year. The new study’s results suggest that adult efforts to limit LGBTQ+ students’ rights has led to increased bullying of LGBTQ+ students in schools.<br> (John Russell, LGBTQ Nation, December 1, 2022  ) <!-- Added  December 1, 2022 -->
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Gay youth

On Thursday, the Tulsa County district attorney said that prosecutors would not bring charges related to the death of Nex Benedict.
( John Russell, LGBQ Nation, March 22, 2024)
Nex Benedict — a nonbinary, Native American, 16-year-old sophomore — was reportedly beaten to death on February 7 by three older female students in the bathroom of Owasso High School in Oklahoma. The school refused to call an ambulance for the injured teen and didn’t inform police of the attack until Benedict was later admitted into the hospital — they died from their injuries the next day.
(Jorge Martinez , LGBTQ Nation, July 10, 2023)
Pranshu, a 16 year old Queer Artist and a 10th class student from Ujjain, MP, lost their life to suicide on November 21st,” Yes, We Exist posted on the platform. “Prior to their death, they faced mass bullying on Instagram, for over a week, after their Diwali Reel where they wore a saree went viral. The reel earned over 4000 comments, many of which were homophobic.
(Greg Owen, LGBTQ Nation, November 27, 2023)
Salvador Rios, 14, took his own life on August 15 after a social media post allegedly launched a homophobic attack and shared private information about him.
Hope Sloop, Daily Mail, August 27, 2023)
The law forbids anyone under 18 from reading a book that mentions pooping, nudity, or LGBTQ+ issues.
(Daniel Villarreal, LGBTQ Nation, July 11, 2023)
My son Nigel was 15 years old when he passed away. Nigel was funny. He had a heart of gold. His smile would brighten up anyone’s day. He was sweet, loving and caring. He was Nigel. Nigel was also gay.
(Camika Shelby, Huffpost, April 14, 2023)
The LGBTQ+-affirming signage at Long Valley Middle School, in place since 2019, was the result of a student-led effort at inclusiveness. Recent complaints by parents led Turnamian, superintendent for the Washington Township School District, to consult with district lawyers.
(Greg Owen, LGBTQ Nation, January 20, 2023 )
File:Lucas.jpg
A 13-year-old boy in France named Lucas died by suicide last Saturday, January 7 after facing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying at school. People close to his family say that the school did little to stop the bullying.
(Alex Bollinger, LGBTQ Nation, January 12, 2023 )
A 16-year-old boy in the U.K. said he feared for his life as his parents and older brother beat him after he came out to them as gay.
( John Russell, LGBTQ Nation, January 6, 2023 )
Can the cat be put back into the bag or is it already to late?
Staff Writer, BoyWiki, July 25, 2022
Nearly half of the public high school principals who participated in a new nationally representative survey say they faced efforts from parents or the broader community to “challenge or limit LGBTQ+ students’ rights” during the 2021–2022 school year. The new study’s results suggest that adult efforts to limit LGBTQ+ students’ rights has led to increased bullying of LGBTQ+ students in schools.
(John Russell, LGBTQ Nation, December 1, 2022 )