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Nikki Haley Falsely Connects Trans Athletes to Girls’ Suicide - Yet Again

The former governor made up false assertions about transgender girl athletes negatively affecting the mental health of cisgender teen girls at a CNN town hall event.

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Mother Settles With School District Over Bullied Son's Suicide

The mother of Seth Walsh, a teenager who committed suicide after enduring constant bullying in school, settled out of court with the school district.

Celebs, Administration, and Family Shine at National Educator Conference

The fourth annual Supporting Students, Saving Lives Conference for Educators focused on LGBTQIA youth featured powerful addresses from celebrities, Obama administration officials, and the family of a gay teenager who committed suicide.

Keeping LGBT youth alive

The Trevor Project runs the only national 365-days-a-year hotline for LGBT youth--or any adolescent--who's considering suicide. Logging 1,000 calls a month at 866-4-U-TREVOR, the help line is a vital resource at the holidays and all year long.

Gay Iowa Teen's Suicide Fifth to Rattle Local High School

The teenager's parents and friends say he was relentlessly bullied for his sexual orientation and race.

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.

WATCH Daniel Radcliffes Chat with Trevor Project

In a live online video chat Daniel Radcliffe answered questions submitted by young people about bullying, career insecurity he's felt, and why he is dedicated to helping prevent teenagers from committing suicide.

The Media's Role in 'Suicide Clusters'

Well-intentioned reporting can have devastating consequences if conclusions are made prematurely.

Mother of Transgender Teen Who Killed Self Speaks Out

Carla Alcorn: 'I Never Knew He Wanted to Be Called Leelah.'

Bisexual Teen Dies by Suicide After Being Outed Online

Channing Smith revealed to friends that he was bisexual. Now his family fears prosecutors won't take action against those who outed him.

Dad Grieves Bisexual Son, Still 'Waiting for Him to Come Home'

William Kizer lost his son last weekend to suicide. He says the 16-year-old had been bullied for years, and school administrators failed to take action.

ACLU Calling for Investigation of Trans Teen's Suicide in Maine Jail

State officials have confirmed the death of a transgender teenage inmate who was on suicide watch.

Utah Vigil Being Held to Honor Memory of Gay Teen

The community of Ogden, Utah, is gathering to speak out against LGBT bullying and to hold a candlelight vigil in memory of Jack Reese, a recent LGBT teenage suicide.

California Mom Blames Bullying for Gay Son’s Death

She said kids relentlessly teased her son because of his sexual orientation.

Alaska Student: GOP Rep's Apology 'Doesn't Mean Crap'

A written statement doesn't atone for Alaska Congressman Don Young's inappropriate, insensitive remarks at a Wasilla High School speech earlier this week, says the student who was targeted.

New York Times Blames Texas Lt. Gov. for Next Trans Suicide

In a scathing message from the editorial board of The New York Times, the gray lady slams the state's top officials for peddling provably false transphobic myths in the controversy over HERO.