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School Yard Pranks Are Unacceptable

John Robinson | Posted 05.17.2012

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John Robinson

Our Ability is neutral politically. I try to be neutral politically. Disability does NOT discriminate. However, it sounds like one of our political leaders in the United States does, or did.

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'Dirty Dog Boy' to Dog Whisperer: It Gets Better

Cesar Millan | Posted 05.09.2012

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Cesar Millan

2012-05-08-videopull.jpgIt doesn't matter what it is, bullies will find something different about you and try to make your life hard.

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It Gets Better: Drag Edition

Domenick Scudera | Posted 05.02.2012

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Domenick Scudera

RuPaul is a genius. Crowning Sharon Needles as "America's Next Drag Superstar" on RuPaul's Drag Race sends a message. Sharon, a self-identified outsider who was bullied relentlessly as a kid, is now a symbol of triumph over such adversity.

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WATCH: NSFW Parody Of 'It Gets Better' Videos

Posted 04.13.2012

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We've seen "It Gets Better" videos from Google employees, the San Francisco Police Department and even Mormon students at Brigham Young University. ...

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WATCH: Harsh Advice For The Heartbroken On 'Savage U'

The Huffington Post | Crystal Bell | Posted 04.10.2012

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In MTV's new show "Savage U" (Tuesdays at 11 p.m. ET on MTV), sex columnist Dan Savage has been visiting college campuses across the U.S., speaking to...

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WATCH: NYU Athletics Produces Poignant 'It Gets Better' Clip

Posted 04.10.2012

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Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) in the world of sports still presents significant challenges for athletes, but the captain ...

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WATCH: 'It Gets Better' Meets Broadway In Heartwarming New Clip

Posted 03.24.2012

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"It gets more than better -- it gets amazing and astounding!" That's just one of the many poignant lines -- not to the overriding message -- of "Te...

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SFGMC World Premieres 'It Gets Better' Anthem from Broadway Legend Stephen Schwartz

Pollo Del Mar | Posted 05.19.2012

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Pollo Del Mar

When Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz received an email from the S.F. Gay Men's Chorus asking permission to perform a concert entirely of his work, the wheels started turning. He made the decision to compose an original piece for the show.

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MTV Explores Sex On College Campuses

Posted 02.29.2012

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MTV is premiering its new docu-series "Savage U" on Tuesday, April 3 at 11 p.m. EST. The series will follow columnist, author, and co-creator of t...

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'It Gets Better' On Cable, With Commercials

David Gorshein | Posted 04.25.2012

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David Gorshein

Earlier this month, when MTV and Logo began airing commercials for the "It Gets Better" special, I was worried about the transition of the YouTube phenomenon to cable TV. After watching the special, which debuted Feb. 21 on both channels, I am surprised and moved.

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WATCH: The 30 Best 'It Gets Better' Videos

Posted 02.21.2012

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"It Gets Better," the hour-long TV special focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, makes its highly-anticipated MTV and Logo ...

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WATCH: Ex-Gay Activist Calls For Dan Savage's Arrest

Posted 02.13.2012

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As one of the most high-profile gay rights advocates in the nation, Dan Savage is no stranger to taking the heat from conservative pundits. But no...

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LGBT Police Officers Release Inspiring 'It Gets Better' Video

Robin Wilkey | Posted 02.13.2012

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On Friday, in solidarity with Bay Area LGBT youth, the San Francisco Police Department released an "It Gets Better" video featuring more than a dozen ...

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Eric James Borges' Final Words Revealed

Posted 01.29.2012

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A published excerpt from a suicide note and comments made by friends at a memorial service are shedding new light on a gay teen filmmaker who took his...

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WATCH: Epic 'It Gets Better' Video Features High-Energy, Lady Gaga Dance Number

Posted 01.27.2012

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The latest in the ongoing series of "It Gets Better" campaign videos is an energetic high school musical number that's certain to knock your socks off...

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Max J. Rosenthal

'It Gets Better,' Even While You're At War

HuffingtonPost.com | Max J. Rosenthal | Posted 01.23.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Now that gays and lesbians can serve openly in the military, some service members are attempting to help others through struggles simila...

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Child, Please: How Much Worse Does It Have To Get Before 'It Gets Better'?

David Groshoff | Posted 03.14.2012

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David Groshoff

I'm calling B.S. on the "It Gets Better" propaganda. As we unfortunately just learned, it didn't get better for EricJames Borges, who took his own life only a month after filming his video for the "It Gets Better" campaign.

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Gay Teen Filmmaker Succumbs To Suicide One Month After Producing 'It Gets Better' Video

Posted 01.13.2012

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Just one month after filming an "It Gets Better" video in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, a California-based gay teen ...

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Amanda Terkel

Denver Broncos Respond To 'It Gets Better' Petition

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 12.20.2011

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WASHINGTON -- The Denver Broncos have responded to an online campaign urging the team to make a video for the It Gets Better project, indicating that ...

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Tebow Being Petitioned To Join 'It Gets Better' Campaign

Posted 12.19.2011

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He may have made the controversial choice to star in a Super Bowl ad for the anti-gay, anti-abortion organization Focus on the Family, but Denver Bron...

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Making 'A Better Holiday'

Monica Raymund | Posted 01.31.2012

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Monica Raymund

When I was asked to participate in the "A Better Holiday" concert benefiting the It Gets Better Project, I said "yes" before I could even think. Why? Because without the legions of gay people who work in the theater industry, it would be a mere shell of itself.

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WATCH: Dutch Anti-Gay Bullying PSA Tackles Subject In Profound Way

Posted 11.14.2011

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A new European public service announcement is tackling the issue of anti-gay teen bullying in a more direct, detailed way then ever before. Produc...

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Sure, It Gets Better... But How?

Ken Zachmann | Posted 01.03.2012

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Ken Zachmann

At midlife, we're all too aware of everything we missed and still need to learn, or re-learn. And, it's precisely at this point that our youthful confidence falls away and we begin to look around for concrete advice on how to make this life better.

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WATCH: Can MTV Dancers 55-Hour Marathon Record For LGBT Campaign?

Posted 12.31.2011

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An MTV dance crew put on its dancing shoes Sunday night and won't take them off for 55 hours, in order to break a Guinness World Record and raise fund...

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Amanda Terkel

Republicans Finally Film 'It Gets Better' Video

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 12.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the New Jersey congressional delegation have filmed an anti-bullying video for the It Gets Better P...

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