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Elementary Student’s Harrowing Ordeal Leads to Lawsuit Against Colorado School District Over Racial and Homophobic Bullying

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Pueblo, CO — A lawsuit has been filed against Pueblo School District 60 and the principal of Columbian Elementary School, accusing them of failing to protect a 12-year-old girl from severe racial and homophobic bullying. According to the lawsuit, the girl, Jaleigha’Nisa, endured years of abuse that exacerbated her stress to the point of requiring emergency medical intervention for a gastrointestinal issue, as well as setting her back academically in key subjects like reading and math. The complaint, filed Thursday in district court, argues that the school and its officials ignored repeated pleas for help … Read more

Parenting Dilemma: Navigating Homophobic In-Laws and Protecting Your Son’s Identity

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Austin, Texas – A mother seeks guidance on how to address her in-laws’ bigoted and homophobic remarks about her 6-year-old son. The mother is torn because her son enjoys spending time with his grandparents, but she believes canceling a scheduled visit may be the right thing to do. Her husband supports her but has difficulty confronting his parents. She feels responsible for not taking a stand earlier and is unsure how to handle the situation. Instead of immediately canceling the visit, the advice columnist suggests talking to the in-laws about their comments. The mother should … Read more