Archive for December, 2011

Michele Bachmann vs. the 8-Year-Old

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann learned that protesters often come in adorable packages. A video captures the Minnesota congresswoman greeting 8-year-old Elijah and his mom at a signing event for Bachmann’s book, “Core of Conviction: My Story,” in South Carolina.
The candidate, who is an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage, met her match with the soft-spoken, pint-sized activist. The video […]

Students suspended after suicide of gay NY teen

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

A high school in upstate New York has suspended some students after the suicide of a bullied gay teenager.
Jamey Rodemeyer’s suicide at age 14 on Sept. 18 drew national attention, including laments from Lady Gaga over the loss of another promising life to bullying.
Police in the Buffalo suburb of Amherst investigating the death uncovered five bullying episodes at Williamsville North […]