One of the defendants was state Superintendent Ryan Walters, the most vocal advocate of outlawing school bathroom use by gender identity
Marley H. describes her experience that included bullying, harassment, anti-gay slurs–and teachers, administrators who refused to step in
Raichik spreads false info including anti-trans pseudoscience about trans identity & experiences that stoke fear, distrust & hatred
Protesters marched from the state Capitol to the state Dept of Ed building & men touting megaphones shouted slurs at the LGBTQ+ supporters
But if we keep pushing, keep organizing, and keep shining our lights on the real villains in America, maybe we can save some of our kids
“The release of today’s report does not change the fact that LGTBQ+ students in Oklahoma are not safe at school"
Walters continues to foster culture of harassment and dehumanization of LGBTQ+ youth following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict
DA stands by coroner's finding but in regards to the fight: "From all of the evidence gathered, this fight was an instance of mutual combat"
"Bullying is hurtful and cruel, and no one should face the bullying that Nex did. Parents & schools must take reports of bullying seriously"
Every young person deserves to have the fundamental right and freedom to be who they are, and feel safe and supported at school