Gayrights.change.org:The narrative of anti-gay bullying leading to suicide was not a flash in the pan news story limited to 2010. This is a chronic problem that has existed for decades, and a problem that will continue well into the future until school districts get with the program and enact tough anti-bullying policies inclusive of LGBT youth, and find ways to include LGBT themes into curriculum.
The latest tragedy comes from Jefferson High School in Alexandria, Minnesota. Over the weekend, an 18-year-old gay student, Lance Lundsten, took his own life. Friends and those who knew him said that he was bullied at school because of his sexual orientation.
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The Huffington Post:
In a separate incident in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, 16-year-old high school student Tiffani Maxwell reportedly shot herself on Saturday morning, according to local station WPXI.
Maxwell's family believes bullying is to blame for her death. Maxwell was expelled last week. The family said students told teachers they saw Maxwell do drugs.
"She got text messages, saying 'Tiffani you're in rehab.' 'You're on drugs,'" said Maxwell's mother Sandy. Maxwell's parents said their daughter wasn't on drugs and they were just rumors.
The parents are hoping to now save other teenagers from bullying.
"Even if it saves one kid ... just remember there are family members behind you and that tomorrow will be better," said Sandy Maxwell.
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