Tag Archives: LGBT youth

Dan Savage On Colbert Report

At the end of the segment Dan gets a commitment from Stephen Colbert to do an It Gets Better video of his own.

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Thomas Roberts – It Gets Better

Openly gay MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts mentions his own attempt at suicide as a result of anti-gay bullying.

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Chase Whiteside – It Gets Better

(Tipped by JMG reader Pete)

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Tom Vilsack – It Gets Better

Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack’s message is directed at rural kids. These days he is the Secretary of Agriculture.

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Straight Girls For Gay Boys

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NEW JERSEY: Gov. Chris Christie Waffles On Signing Landmark Bullying Bill

This week New Jersey’s legislature nearly unanimously approved what would be the nation’s stiffest anti-bullying bill. But GOP Gov. Chris Christie isn’t convinced he should sign it. “Now, bullying is an important problem in New Jersey, and this anti-bullying bill that was passed is something that when it gets to my desk I’m going to study very closely and decide …

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DC Gay Men’s Chorus – It Gets Better

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John Berry – It Gets Better

John Berry is the highest-ranking openly gay appointee of the Obama administration. Watch this, it’s actually really great!

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Glee Spoiler: Bullies & Burnett

Stay out out OUT of the comments if you haven’t seen tonight’s surprise and tear-laden episode. Otherwise dive in and dish the many unexpected developments. Yes, Glee is corny, over the top, and often unbelievable. But I believe it is changing the minds of millions of American teenagers. I don’t see how it can’t be. Now hand me another tissue.

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Pixar Staffers – It Gets Better

(Tipped by JMG reader Anthony)

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NEW JERSEY: Anti-Bullying Bill Passes Overwhelmingly In Both Chambers

Today the New Jersey legislature overwhelmingly approved a new anti-bullying bill. Passage of the law gained momentum in the wake of the suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi, who threw himself from the George Washington Bridge after his dorm mate live-streamed a gay sexual encounter over the internet. The bill passed 30-0 in the state Senate and 71-1 in the …

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Graeme Taylor On Ellen DeGeneres

Openly gay 14 year-old Graeme Taylor appeared on Ellen today to talk about his impassioned speech in defense of a teacher who was suspended for kicking out a student for anti-gay remarks. This kid is amazing. (Via – Towleroad)

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November 22nd In NYC: Broadway Stars To Perform In Benefit For Trevor Project

On Mondays, most Broadway houses are dark. But next Monday the stars of Broadway will gather for a special benefit performance for the Trevor Project. Lea DeLaria will host. Also scheduled to appear: Betty Buckley, Ricky Ian Gordon, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Marc Kudisch, Aaron Lazar, John Tartaglia, Seth Rudetsky, Lea Delaria and Jeanine Tesori, as well as Emily Albrink, Jeff Blumenkrantz, …

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British PM David Cameron – It Gets Better

(Tipped by JMG reader Vivian)

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Joe Biden – It Gets Better

“There’s not a single thing about you that’s not normal, good and decent.” And this: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Don’t give your consent.”

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Stars Speak Out On LGBT Homelessness

This month’s celebrity-filled edition of Cyndi Lauper’s We Give A Damn project includes Susan Sarandon, Alan Cumming, Pete Wentz, Rebecca Romijn, and Eden Riegel speaking out on LGBT youth homelessness.

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Brothers & Sisters– It Gets Better

Sally Field joins the cast and crew of Brothers & Sisters for their It Gets Better message.

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Glee’s Bully – It Gets Better

(Tipped by JMG reader David)

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British Soldier – It Gets Better

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14 Year-Old Gay Student Defends Teacher

After his teacher faced disciplinary action for throwing out a student who had made anti-gay remarks, openly gay 14 year-old Ann Arbor, Michigan student Graeme Taylor spoke on the teacher’s behalf. Brave kid!

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