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lgbtq-rights1 year ago•4 min saved

"National Walkouts in Honor of Nex Benedict: Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Bullying"

Students at Owasso High School in Oklahoma walked out in protest of bullying and in support of the 2SLGBTQ community following the death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict. The incident has sparked conversations about anti-LGBTQ bullying and legislation in the state, with more than 50 anti-LGBTQ bills currently under consideration in the Oklahoma Legislature. The Human Rights Campaign has demanded federal investigations into whether protections for LGBTQ students were violated in Nex Benedict's case, while the family and local 2SLGBTQ community continue to mourn and demand answers.

via ABC News|

#anti-lgbtq-legislation #lgbtq-bullying #lgbtq-rights

education1 year ago•1 min saved

"Nex Benedict: Remembering a Fiery Advocate for Change"

Supporters of Nex Benedict rally outside Owasso High School calling for policy changes and an end to bullying, while Owasso Public Schools acknowledges the possibility of a student walkout and assures that counselors are available for support.

via News On 6|

#bullying #education #nex-benedict

protest1 year ago•1 min saved

CPS Students Rally for Gaza Ceasefire

Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools students walked out of class to protest the Israel-Hamas war and demand a cease-fire in Gaza. The students gathered outside their schools, marched, and chanted, with some proceeding to City Hall to protest and blocking traffic at one point. The walkouts come ahead of a Chicago City Council vote on a resolution demanding a Gaza cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The protests have drawn criticism from the Anti-Defamation League for alleged antisemitism, while CPS CEO Pedro Martinez emphasized the district's commitment to student participation in civic life while condemning harassment and discrimination.

via WLS-TV|

#chicago-city-council #chicago-public-schools #gaza-cease-fire

society2 years ago•5 min saved

From Activism to Exile: The Inspiring Journey of a Parkland Leader

Lane Murdock, who led a national student walkout after the Parkland mass shooting, has left America to study in Scotland, where mass shootings are rare. Murdock occasionally feels guilty for leaving a country where gun violence is rampant, with over 590 mass shootings and 69 school shootings reported in the US this year alone. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among American children and teens. Murdock reflects on her anti-gun violence activism and questions the cultural issue tied to gun ownership in America. In Scotland, where the weapon of choice for criminals is knives, Murdock finds relief from the anxiety and fears she grew up with. She hopes to continue advocacy work on issues like gun violence, healthcare, or women's rights after graduation.

via CNN|

#activism #gun-violence #mass-shootings