Tag Archives: suicide
On Strange and Disturbing Ex-Gay Techniques
“Make no mistake: every major, reputable professional psychological and medical association has stated that not only is there no evidence supporting the possibility of changing somebody’s sexual orientation, but that such programs harm those involved; depression and suicide are all-too-common … Continue reading
Get Inspired: Seven LGBT Shorts
These seven select short videos from the LGBT Civil Rights Movement, chosen for their particular insight into various facets of the LGBT experience, are now being featured in the Gay Rights Media Facebook application under the Get Inspired tab.
Apology Sought for Alan Turing: Persecuted for Being Gay
Scientists including Richard Dawkins are campaigning to get the government to issue a formal apology for the 1952 prosecution for homosexuality of Alan Turing, the great computer scientist and mathematician. Turing was punished via chemical castration and later committed suicide.
"..Saying He Acted Gay and Calling Him Faggot."
Sirdeaner Walker, mother of a bullied 11 year old child who committed suicide, testifies at a hearing regarding Strengthening School Safety through Prevention of Bullying on July 8, 2009.
