Hey, Ontario! Are you voting for homophobia?
Recently, a document was released which has been written for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), entitled "Challenging Homophobia and Heterosexism: A K-12 Curriculum Resource Guide." As the name suggests, this resource guide (NOT curriculum -- a distinction the Conservatives apparently failed to notice) was written to support TDSB teachers and educators in battling homophobia and heterosexism.
Read MoreNewsworthy Sex: Mistrial for young man who shot gay classmate
The article is about the trial of a young man, (now) 17 year old Brandon McInerey. Three years ago, McInerey took a gun to school and shot 15 year old Larry King twice in the back of the head, in front of classmates. King was openly gay. This appears to be a highly sensationalized trial. McInerey has been said to ...
Read MoreInternational Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Today – May 17, 2011 – is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. As stated by US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, “Homophobia, transphobia and the brutal hostility associated with them are often rooted in a lack of understanding of what it actually means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).” Ignorance breeds hate and hostility, and sadly, it’s all around us. You can read the full statement release here. Fortunately, there is hope! It’s easy to educate yourself … check out my article “LGBTTIQQ2S –...
Read MoreA little holiday Glee!
If you're a Gleek like me, you know that Glee is quickly making its mark as a popular and progressive television show. The show portrays at the lives, struggles and triumphs of a group of youth in an American high school.
Read MoreHomophobic Bullying – It Must Stop
As Ellen DeGeneres said it in her recent video about this issue, “One life lost in this senseless way is tragic; four lives lost is a crisis”. In the past month alone, at least four teens in the US have committed suicide after being subjected to homophobic bullying and teasing. These kids felt that they had no other option, and that death was easier than dealing with what they were going through. My heart aches for these kids and for their families, and for the kids who are dealing with this every day. Kids can be horrible … I remember my own struggles with bullying, and...
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