Washington transgender high school student assaulted in possible hate crime that was caught on video
“Just in the short few seconds that we have, it was horrendous, it was horrific.”
November 7, 2024
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Oklahoma Republicans call for impeachment investigation into extremist superintendent Ryan Walters
The effort is led by members of the state house GOP.
August 15, 2024
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."
March 21, 2024
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.
February 22, 2024
In GOP-led states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, school hate crimes quadruple: report
A recent analysis highlights the rise in incidents and the critical role of crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
March 12, 2024
Texas Trans Girl Attacked After False Uvalde Claims Spread Online
Some right-wing sources, including a GOP lawmaker, at first falsely blamed a transgender person for the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
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May 27, 2022
Nex Benedict’s tragic death further proves that Oklahoma is not OK
One activist spent time in the area following the tragedy, and while the local LGBTQ+ community remains strong — so does its opposing forces.
March 12, 2024
Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner
The coroner’s report indicates that Benedict died from a toxic mix of diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.
March 13, 2024
Karine Jean-Pierre ‘absolutely heartbroken’ over Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict’s death
Karine Jean-Pierre shone the White House’s spotlight onto the tragic death of a bullied nonbinary teenager in Oklahoma.
February 23, 2024
After Nex Benedict's death, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs urge Oklahoma superintendent's removal
Ryan Walters has allowed a climate of hate to thrive in Oklahoma schools, an open letter says in light of trans student Nex Benedict's death.
February 28, 2024
Oklahoma superintendent’s ties to anti-trans influencer spark outrage in wake of Nex Benedict’s death
Ryan Walters faces intense scrutiny for his association with controversial figures and policies following the tragic death of the LGBTQ+ student, including connections to an influencer who told his daughters to attack trans students in bathrooms.
February 29, 2024
Gay Teen Couple Attacked by Group of Assailants in Utah
A young gay couple in Utah was attacked by a group for showing affection in front of one of the boys' homes.
August 4, 2022
‘Patriotism Not Pride’ bill banning Oklahoma from spending funds on Pride Month passes key vote
The proposed legislation would also ban the display of Pride flags by government agencies.
February 7, 2024
How you can support queer and trans kids in Oklahoma after Nex Benedict’s death
Donate, volunteer, write a letter to trans kids: There are lots of ways for you to turn your grief into action.
February 23, 2024
Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist
Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.
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June 19, 2024
Nex Benedict's autopsy report released
The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.
March 27, 2024
Toxicology experts say death from medications in Nex Benedict case ‘very, very uncommon’
Following the announcement that the teenager’s death was suicide through the combined toxicity of two common medications, The Advocate spoke with experts about the risks of these drugs.
March 15, 2024
The Heartbreaking Story Behind Dan Reynolds's Rainbow Ring
The Imagine Dragons singer wears a reminder of the cost of bigotry.
July 29, 2018
Mike Huckabee: Boycott Anti-Christian Doritos
The former governor turned Republican presidential candidate is outraged at the company's partnering with Dan Savage, which technically it didn't do.
October 5, 2015
Gay 20-Year-Old Wants to Climb Everest in the Name of LGBT Rights
Cason Crane hopes to climb the world's highest peak and inspire other LGBT youth.
April 3, 2013
