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transgender@lemmy.ml • 9 months ago

Oklahoma students walk out after trans student’s death to protest bullying policies

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Oklahoma students walk out after trans student’s death to protest bullying policies

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transgender@lemmy.ml • 9 months ago

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After the death of Nex Benedict, classmates at Owasso High School say bullying often goes unpunished, causing students to feel like there’s no point asking for help.

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Way to misgender (non-binary) Nex the entire article.

Jesus fuck things are bleak

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