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Federal investigation opens into Owasso Public Schools after death of Nex Benedict

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has initiated an investigation into the Oklahoma school district where the 16-year-old sophomore went to school and was bullied before his death.

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District attorney won't bring charges in Nex Benedict's death, calls fight 'mutual combat'

The Tulsa County DA pointed to the state medical examiner's finding of suicide and said the fight the day before the trans student's death "was an instance of mutual combat."

Oklahoma transgender student dies after allegedly assaulted by students at school

There's an outcry in Oklahoma after the death of a transgender student that has sparked demands for answers.

In Oklahoma, a bathroom law and other policies endanger transgender residents

The death of a nonbinary teen who was beaten in a restroom has brought the state's policies into sharp focus.

Youth mental health crisis calls in Oklahoma skyrocket after Nex Benedict’s death

Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.

Ryan Walters’s latest gambit fails as critics outnumber supporters at Oklahoma education meeting

Local parents and LGBTQ+ advocates say the ultra-conservative politician is trying to silence criticism.

Nex Benedict's family questions police statement that trauma didn't cause teen's death

Meanwhile, a police spokesman says murder charges are still a possibility.

Watch alarming video of Nex Benedict explaining to police that they were bullied

The Owasso Police Department released a series of videos related to Nex Benedict’s death. One confirms that Nex was bullied.

'Death by bullying' — teen’s suicide finding elicits anger and sadness among Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the medical examiner's report, queer Oklahomans have called out the bullying Nex Benedict endured. “Even if it is a suicide, it’s still by bullying,” one person said.

Oklahoma school district where trans teen Nex Benedict died violated Title IX, Department of Education finds

The district must take corrective action after it was found to violate the rights of LGBTQ+ students and others who were bullied.

Chasten Buttigieg calls out Oklahoma superintendent, Libs of TikTok for dangerous school environment

Buttigieg said that Oklahomans should feel “embarrassed” for having Chaya Raichik and Ryan Walters at the helm of the state’s education policies.

Benedict Cumberbatch Takes a Stand for Pay Equity

Cumberbatch says male actors should turn down roles if their female costars aren't paid equally.

Oklahoma politician roasts Ryan Walters for Nex Benedict’s death to transphobic superintendent’s face

Sean Cummings said that the superintendent of public instruction and Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok are to blame for creating an environment in the state rife for bullying.

Oklahomans to Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik: 'Stay out of our state'

Parents and organizations have released an open letter to the hate-spreader ahead of her potential Oklahoma visit.

Pope Benedict rails against proposed rights for gay couples

Pope Benedict spoke out against same-sex marriage on Thursday, a topic that Italy's incoming center-left government will likely soon confront.

Italian Catholic Church lays out antigay agenda

During a speech last week, Italy's most influential cardinal, Camillo Ruini (pictured), said that giving full legal recognition to unmarried couples would represent an "eclipsing of the nature and value of a family and a very grave harm to the Italian people."

French Catholic Church to Pray Against Marriage Equality

In an unusual move, the French Catholic Church will insert itself into politics next week by updating a national prayer to include opposition to marriage equality and adoption by same-sex couples.