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Bullied gay student who fired stun gun is expelled
May. 8, 2012
A gay student who said he fired a stun gun in the air at school when bullies threatened him has been expelled, according to the school district.
Darnell “Dynasty” Young, a junior at Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, may return to school in the district on Jan. 7, 2013, Indianapolis Public Schools said Tuesday in an e-mail statement.
Gay Teen Who Fired Stun Gun in the Air to Scare Away Menacing Bullies Expelled from School
May. 8, 2012
A sad yet not entirely unexpected development in the case of the openly gay teen who used a stun gun to chase away his bullies: Darnell "Dynasty" Young has been expelled from Arsenal Tech High School until January of next year.
Queer youth lobby lawmakers on school discipline bills
May. 3, 2012
Nearly 50 high school students from communities throughout California came to Sacramento Monday to lobby state legislators in support of two bills aimed at protecting students from extreme or unjust discipline policies.
Youth to Meet with Elected Officials to Advocate for School Safety & Equality
Apr. 30, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Youth to Meet with Elected Officials to Advocate for School Safety & Equality
Press conference at 11:00 with legislators and youth speakers
GSA Network Lauds White House Endorsement of Essential Protections for LGBT Students
Apr. 20, 2012
GSA Network Lauds White House Endorsement of Essential Protections for LGBT Students:
President Obama Supports Student Non-Discrimination Act and Safe Schools Improvement Act
'Bully' Gets a PG-13 Rating So We Highlight Young Action Takers
Apr. 13, 2012
Unless you've been living in, I dunno Siberia, you've prolly heard about the documentary, "Bully." The film follows the story of five bullied students -- its blatant honesty and closeness really make it a compelling film. I'll admit it too: I cried more than Snooki at an international pickle festival.
Schools left to figure out gay studies mandate
Apr. 10, 2012
Many educators have already been including lessons that would meet the new requirements — discussing Franklin Delano Roosevelt's disability or debating current events such as the repeal of the “don't ask, don't tell” military policy.
School District Told to Replace Web Filter Blocking Pro-Gay Sites
Mar. 26, 2012
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Students using the computers at Camdenton High School here in central Missouri have been able to access the Web sites for Exodus International, as well as People Can Change, antigay organizations that counsel men and women on how to become heterosexual.
STOP BULLYING: Fresno Conference today (Saturday)
Mar. 24, 2012
Hosted by Gay-Straight Alliance Network and Community Link
Info provided by the Gay/Straight Alliance Network:
Student leaders target bullying at annual Fresno youth conference
Mar. 23, 2012
FRESNO, March 23, 2012 – On Saturday, young people from across the Central Valley will join together for an annual youth-led conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight ally youth working to create safer schools for all students.
