Video complied as a part of ENG class. Deals with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender youth struggles as a result of society's ignorance and irrational hate toward the homosexual community as a whole. The song used in this video is True Colors by Cyndi Lauper and the audio of the poem (Still I Rise) recitation is that of its author Maya Angelou. Video produced, edited, and directed by Derick Schultz Persons featured in this video: Amber Kruger, Haley Jacobson, Colleen Werner, Jesus Rodriguez, Savanna Schwartz, Nick Magness, Mariah Garver and Derick Schultz True Colors performed by Cyndi Lauper, (C) 1986 Sony BMG Music Entertainment. No copyright infringement intended. For educational and non-profit purpose. "Still I Rise" from And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou. Copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou Statistic cited from: GLSEN 2009 National Climate Survey 2007 Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey 2006 National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Study

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--Clips of anti-gay pastor Damon Thompson, who is ignoring out requests for an interview, and David asks audience members to contact him asking for an interview. --On the Bonus Show Bachmann John Wayne confusion, Chris Wallace apologizes, new TSA horror story, Michelle Obama's Africa trip worth it? The David Pakman Show is an internationally syndicated talk radio and television program hosted by David Pakman www.davidpakman.com http www.facebook.com www.twitter.com feeds.feedburner.com 24/7 Voicemail Line & Studio Number: (219)-2DAVIDP Broadcast on June 27, 2011

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bit.ly Neil Patrick Harris speaks to gay youth about tolerance, bullying, and hope for the greater good.

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Part one of the Standing Tall Project addressing issues and insights on gay, lesbian and bisexual youths

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LGBT youth aren't waiting until after high school for their lives to "get better" someday. They're making change right now! Hear Isaiah and G's stories and get empowered to Make It Better for LGBT youth everywhere. Join the Make it Better Project. www.makeitbetterproject.org. TRIGGER WARNING This video contain discussion of suicide which may be triggering to some people.

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One of two It Gets Better films made by LGBT Youth Scotland and Lucy Ball, as part of our three year National Coming Out Project, funded by the Big Lottery. Donate by clicking: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland. We provide a range of services and opportunities for young people, families and professionals. LGBT Youth Scotland runs youth groups, provides online information and advice, provides one to one support, delivers training, carries out schools work, and offers volunteering opportunities. To find out more, contact us: Website: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk Email: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk This film was directed, produced and edited by Lucy Ball (www.Lucyball.tv)

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Beginning with one inspiring video, Dan Savage used the web to create the It Gets Better project--a movement that has generated thousands of uplifting videos that give hope to teens.

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Bullying in Schools: Harassment Puts Gay Youth at Risk While trying to deal with all the challenges of being a teenager, gay/ lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender (GBLT) teens additionally have to deal with harassment, threats, and violence directed at them on a daily basis. They hear anti-gay slurs such as "homo", "faggot" and "sissy" about 26 times a day or once every 14 minutes.[1] Even more troubling, a study found that thirty-one percent of gay youth had been threatened or injured at school in the last year alone![2] Their mental health and education, not to mention their physical well-being, are at-risk. How is their mental health being affected? Gay and lesbian teens are at high risk because 'their distress is a direct result of the hatred and prejudice that surround them,' not because of their inherently gay or lesbian identity orientation.[3] Gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth are two to three times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts.[4] How is their education being affected? Gay teens in US schools are often subjected to such intense bullying that they're unable to receive an adequate education.[5] They're often embarrassed or ashamed of being targeted and may not report the abuse. GLBT students are more apt to skip school due to the fear, threats, and property vandalism directed at them.[6] One survey revealed that 22 percent of gay respondents had skipped school in the past month because they felt unsafe there.[7] Twenty-eight percent <b>...</b>

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Hillary weighs in on the problems facing gay youth.

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Continuing to make amends for anti-gay comments he made, comedian Tracy Morgan met with LGBT teens in New York. Randi Kaye talks with Jayden Love (homeless teen), Carl Siciliano (The Ali Forney Center) & Elke Kennedy (Sean's Last Wish).

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Update: Sadly, several more teenagers have committed suicide after this video was created. Let us work to stop the suicides and abuse and let victims of bullying know there is help and it gets better! Thousands of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth are targeted by bullies on a daily basis. This repeated ridicule can lead to depression, self-hatred, and even suicide. Do your part to stop anti-LGBT bullying in schools. Help prevent further suicide and murder of our children.

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Your Rights, Your School: Inspired by the Make It Better Project, the ACLU's California Affiliates have released a new video on youth bullying and LGBTQ students' rights. A range of clients, youth activists, and staff remind LGBTQ youth in California that they have the right to a safe and supportive school environment. No one should have to suffer through bullying and harassment. Watch the video and spread the word - let's make it better together!

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Life gets better guys. Please talk to someone about what your going through. No-one should be left in the dark.

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To be Young and know that you are gay is to live in an emotional pressure cooker....Everywhere around you, your friends are pairing off into couples and making their first discoveries about love..and yes, sometimes sex. But, for gay teens life is so much more complicated. You may know the truth about yourself and want to fight it with every fiber of your being. If you are a young person and you are considering suicide there is help. Please reach out to your friends and family or call one of the following help lines: 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK or 1-866-4-U-TREVOR or Send us an email we are always here to talk. Love the Leffews I want to tell you the story of two young men that didnt make it to see the light at the end of the Tunnel: Justin Aaberg & Billy Lucas this video is for you. Thank you Stephen from UKClosetGuy: www.youtube.com Also check out Bryans Blog for future stories about the GLBTQ community. gayfamilyvalues.blogspot.com

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After a string of suicides in the gay community, Hedda Lettuce just wants to share her love and hope. Be strong my gay brothers and sisters! Be strong!

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The second video as part of BeLonG To's, Stand Up! LGBT Awareness Week - where you people share their experiences of coming out.

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Janet Jackson lends her voice to our cause with this special message addressed to LGBT youth: "I want to speak to all the young people who mean so much to me. I know that sometimes life can seem insurmountable, especially during your teen years. And if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, you're probably thinking you're all alone, but you're not. There is a world of acceptance waiting for you. If you've been a target of bullying, tell a trusted adult. And if you're feeling depressed, lonely or suicidal, contact The Trevor Project. It Gets Better." The Trevor Lifeline: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) Toll free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week VISIT: www.thetrevorproject.org FOLLOW www.twitter.com LIKE: www.facebook.com VIEW: thetrevorproject.tumblr.com SUBSCRIBE www.youtube.com Text TREVOR to 85944 to make a $5 donation to The Trevor Project. *You must reply YES to confirm your donation. Standard message and data rates apply.

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If you are having suicidal thoughts please call 1-866-4-U-Trevor This message is for our LGBT Youth who are facing being bullied, discrimination, harrassement, and punishment for being who they are. Suicide is NEVER an option! DO KNOW! IT GETS BETTER!

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www.joelburns.com - Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns reaches out to GLBT teens with a personal story and a message of hope. For more information, or to stand with Joel today, go to http Connect with Joel: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com Interviews with Joel: The Ellen Show - bit.ly Star-Telegram - j.mp Fox 5 New York - t.co Today Show with Matt Lauer - j.mp ABC World News - t.co NPR All Things Considered - n.pr CNN Newsroom - bit.ly MSNBC - bit.ly

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Tobi and Achim have been best mates for years. As cox and oarsman, they have lead their rowing club to win several rowing cups in the past and are now looking forward to win a big regatta in the countryside of Germany. But this trip isn't your usual summer camp experience and problems soon arise. As Achim's relationship with his girlfriend Sandra, who's also on the team, grows more and more serious, Tobi starts to realize that his feelings for Achim run much deeper than he's willing to admit to himself. He feels confused, unsure of himself and increasingly left out by his friend Alex and the team. When Sandra's best friend Anke shows her interest in him, his anxiety starts to grow. When it turns out that the much-anticipated Berlin girls' team has been replaced by a team of athletic, cliché-bursting young gay men, Tobi and his teammates are suddenly forced to grapple with their prejudices, their fears, and, perhaps, their hidden longings. As the tension grows, Tobi, Achim and the others head towards a confrontation as fierce and liberating as the summer storm that's gathering over the lake. And Tobi realizes he has to start facing some facts about himself he didn't dare to face before.

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The first video as part of BeLonG To's, Stand Up! LGBT Awareness Week - meet all of the gay young people who have chosen to share their personal stories with you and the stories of their straight friends who support to them. Director: Maurice Linnane Producers: Mark OHalloran Philly McMahon Colin Thornton Cathleen Dore Set Designer: Kieran McNulty Director of Photography: Ciaran Tanham Camera Operator: Ross OCallaghan Hair & Make Up: Noel Sutton Stills Photographer: David Maury Sound Mixer: Stephen McDowell

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Jamey I am so sorry that you lost this battle you were such a sweet kid and I am so sorry that I couldnt do more to help you...Paws Up www.youtube.com Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old gay teen from the Buffalo, NY area, killed himself last weekend after what his parents say was years of bullying, WIVB reports: Soon after coming home from a family camping trip, Jamey was found dead Sunday. His parents say he was always under pressure because of struggles with his sexuality. Jamey's mother Tracy Rodemeyer said, "So he hung around with the girls a lot, so then the teasing started happening like 'Oh you're such a girl or you're gay or whatever and that bothered him for many years." Jamey's father Tim Rodemeyer said, "To the kids who are bullying they have to realize that words are very powerful and what you think is just fun and games isn't to some people, and you are destroying a lot of lives." Buffalo News adds: On Saturday night, he posted a lyric from Lady Gaga's song "The Queen" on his Facebook page: "Don't forget me when I come crying to heaven's door." Then around 1:30 am Sunday, Jamey posted two final messages to his main public Tumblr blog. One said he really wanted to see his great-grandmother, who had recently died, and one offered thanks to Lady Gaga. That was his last entry. Jamey was very active online, with a Tumblr blog, and YouTube account. He "routinely blogged about school bullying and thoughts of suicide in between upbeat posts about his pop star idol Lady <b>...</b>

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The fifth of our Videos as part of the Stand Up! Awareness Week, in this clip young people share their experiences of homophobia and discrimination.

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This excerpt of "In My Shoes" profiles Alex and his family. Alex has two moms and two dads, all of whom are gay, and one of whom passed away. In My Shoes was directed, shot, and edited by Jen Gilomen and produced by COLAGE (Children of Lesbians & Gays Everywhere). It won the Audience Award for Best Short at the Frameline Film Festival in 2005 and is now distributed by Frameline Distribution. To learn more, visit colage.org/inmyshoes.

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In response to the recent suicides by gay youth, a group of gay and lesbian elders in Boston wanted to add their voices and words of encouragement to LGBTQ youth. Their experiences span a lifetime - when they came of age they risked everything to come out of the closet. Even though that was decades ago their advice is timeless. This is their message. www.thetrevorproject.org www.lgbtagingproject.org www.ethocare.org

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The fourth of our Videos as part of the Stand Up! Awareness Week, in this clip young people share their experiences of coming out.

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In response to the abundance of recent gay teen suicides that have been linked to bullying, many celebrities have taken the initiative to make their voices heard. Madonna joined the pack on Nov. 9, 2010, when she appears on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" with a special message. "I wouldn't have a career if it weren't for the gay community," says Madonna, via a satellite interview with Ellen. "I feel like it would be incredibly remiss of me to not say something." In her "Ellen" interview aired on Nov. 9, 2010, Madonna reveals her own personal struggles as a teen, and discloses that she, too, felt alienated in high school. "There was no group that I felt apart of -- I just felt like a weirdo," the singer admits. She also attributes the support of her homosexual ballet teacher to making her feel more comfortable in her own skin as a teen. "Everyone should have someone in their life that they can feel encouragement from," Madonna adds. In response to the rash of gay teen suicides in the news this year, artists from all over the musical spectrum have taken a stand against homosexual bullying. Most have been offering their words of encouragement through the "It Gets Better," a project designed specifically to console struggling LGBT teens.

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Thousands of queer youth of color were gathered on the Christopher street piers to celebrate New York's Gay Pride day.

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Gay youth in foster/adoptive care face the highest rates of homelessness, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. A Thousand Moms works to build community support so that these youth may live in stable homes and live healthy, productive lives.

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The comedian speaks out on the recent rash of deaths.

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Darren Criss, who plays Blaine at the boys school Dalton Academy, was in Fort Worth, Texas, for the auditions for Oxygen's "The Glee Project." In this video with TheaterJones.com, he talks about the importance of his character and the show for GLBT youth, and speculates on the relationship between Blaine and Kurt. Full story is at www.theaterjones.com

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Advice for parents of children who have recently 'come out' as gay or lesbian. It can be a scary, unsettling time for all concerned, but given time, understanding and patience, your family bond can become even stronger... Websites: PFLAG is the largest organization in the nation offering support to parents, families and friends of LGBT persons. They have numerous local chapters around the country where parents can find information and the support of other parents of LGBT children. community.pflag.org www.pflag.co.uk Advice on the coming out process. www.stonewall.org.uk www.bbc.co.uk Gayfamilysupport.com is a website with an abundance of information and resources dedicated to assisting families support their LGBT children. www.gayfamilysupport.com The Family Acceptance Project of the University of San Francisco has conducted invaluable research on the ways in which parental acceptance of LGBT youth impacts the health and safety of LGBT youth. familyproject.sfsu.edu Other Peoples' Coming Out Stories: www.lgf.org.uk www.avert.org

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