"Nex Benedict's Death Sparks National Conversation on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health and Bullying"

The death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict, ruled a suicide, has sparked national outcry and condemnation from the White House, with family members attributing the tragedy to bullying at their Oklahoma high school. The family's attorney released details from the pending medical examiner's report, emphasizing the need for reforms to prevent similar incidents. LGBTQ+ advocates blame gender identity-based bullying and policies in Oklahoma, while the state's superintendent of public instruction has dismissed these claims. President Biden called for solidarity with nonbinary and transgender individuals and urged action to end discrimination and address the suicide crisis affecting these communities.