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longstanding support for LGBTQ individuals.Jacob Reitan, who, in 1999, became the first out gay student at Mankato West High School, recently spoke with former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki for a segment during the August 7 edition of her MSNBC show, Inside with Jen Psaki.Reitan, who was one of Gwen Walz’s English literature students in 1997, recalled how, on the first day of class, she informed students that her classroom would be a “safe space” for LGBTQ students. Tim Walz, meanwhile, would go on to serve as the faculty sponsor of the school’s first gay-straight alliance club, which Reitan helped start.“Both Tim and Gwen were incredibly supportive of their gay students,” Reitan told Psaki.“They modeled values of inclusivity and respect.

Maulik Pancholy, who is gay.The Cumberland Valley School District school board voted 5 to 4 to allow the assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, to proceed as originally scheduled.Students whose parents object to the presentation’s content will be allowed to opt out of the assembly.Pancholy, nationally known for his role as Jonathan on NBC’s hit TV show 30 Rock, is the author of two award-winning novels for young adults.The Best at It is the story of a gay Indian-American boy and his experience dealing with bullying in a small Midwestern town. Nikhil Out Loud is about a group of eighth-grade theater kids rising up against homophobia in their community.The board canceled the assembly on April 15, citing concerns about Pancholy, who describes himself as an “activist” on his website.

Maulik Pancholy at a local middle school’s anti-bullying assembly due to concerns over his “lifestyle.”The Cumberland Valley School District school board voted unanimously to cancel the gay actor’s scheduled May 22 appearance at Mountain View Middle School in Mechanicsburg, a town of 9,000 people in the state’s center, just 10 miles outside Harrisburg.Pancholy, who played Jonathan on the hit TV show 30 Rock, Sanjay in Weeds, and voiced the character of Baljeet for Disney’s Phineas & Ferb, is also an author of novels for young adults, including The Best at It, the story of a gay Indian-American boy and his experience dealing with bullying in a small Midwestern town, and Nikhil Out Loud, about a group of eighth-grade theater kids rising up against homophobia in their community.The conservative school board balked at the idea that Pancholy might address the middle schoolers and bring up topics like homosexuality or politically-tinged issues, which could violate a district policy prohibiting “political” events.“He labels himself as an activist who is proud of his lifestyle, and I don’t think that should be imposed on our students,” School Board Member Bud Shaffner said at an evening meeting on April 15.Kelly Potteiger, a newly-elected board member who is also a member of the right-wing, anti-LGBTQ group Moms for Liberty, fretted that Pancholy might mention his books, which deal with anti-LGBTQ bullying themes, or his own experience with bullying, potentially even advocating for ideas like “empathy and inclusion” — which right-wingers typically deem as contrary to conservative values.“[I]t’s not discriminating against his lifestyle, that’s his choice, but it’s him speaking about it,” Potteiger sad.

A Dumfriesshire school has been recognised for its commitment to an anti-bullying culture.

CIISA, the independent body set up to police bullying and harassment complaints in UK TV and film, will officially go live next year.

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K.J. Yossman As the U.K. creative industries take steps to combat bullying and harassment, the hope among many in the film and TV sector is that a newly formed organization called the Creative Industry Independent Standards Authority will serve as a crucial bellwether for change. Jen Smith is the inaugural interim CEO of the org, which is better known as CIISA. A U.K. organization similar in mission to the Hollywood Commission, it has been years in the making, set up in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Currently, the organization is still in its development phase, with an eye to launch next year. What is clear is that, unlike its U.S. counterpart, CIISA will oversee all the U.K’s creative industries, from films and television to games and fashion. In January, the Society of London Theatres and U.K. Theatre confirmed their support for CIISA, followed this week by U.K. Music, the music industry’s largest body.

A primary school has become the first in North Lanarkshire to receive a coveted award for its effort to prevent bullying.

Major U.S. studios, streamers and British broadcasters have combined to launch a Statement of Commitment Against Bullying, Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour in TV.

A new anti-bullying policy is to be developed at Crief f High School following a review into its culture, policies and processes.

EXCLUSIVE: Amid the UK TV industry’s push to improve workplace conditions, the BBC is set to meet with leading industry bodies Pact, BFI and Equity to work out how its new anti-bullying guidelines can be implemented, as production managers report being “overwhelmed.”

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Courtney Stodden is calling foul on Chrissy Teigen’s claim that she reached out to Stodden amid her cyberbullying scandal. The model and reality star, 26, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, maintains that Teigen, 35, never reached out to them despite what the former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model said on Tuesday while speaking out about her current position in the "cancel club." "You know what, I haven‘t received anything from her.

Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney took a stand against online bullying in a tearful Instagram Live — and quickly caught social media users’ attention.

Perth Sheriff Court heard PE teacher Chaplin headed up an anti-bullying project at Calderglen High, East Kilbride.He had travelled to Perth with colleague Gregg Harvey on May 24 last year for an annual volleyball tournament.They had gone out drinking and ended up in the Half Moon bar where the 45-year-old victim was a regular.The three spent the first part of the evening chatting and buying each other drinks.But the court heard how the mood changed before Chaplin launched his vicious attack.Fiscal depute Lisa Marshall said: “The bar manager saw the accused and his friend at the bar and noticed the accused being noisy and swearing.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.A West Lothian author’s first children’s book has a strong anti-bullying theme.Linda Erskine’s book, ‘George and Mildred: The Attack of the Meanie Girls,’ was released on October 8 and is available to buy online.The tale is a dog-centric yarn that was inspired by Linda’s own pooch, Kao, a 12-year-old boxer.Kao encountered a tiny little Yorkie dog and they became friends, with the smaller dog comically taking on the role of protector.Linda said: “We nicknamed them George and Mildred because of their size and their different temperaments, but the story grew into a life of its own and here we are,” said its author, a former Brampton, Ontario,