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Valentine’s Day is all about love, and that’s why this February 14th, One Billion Rising wants you to give your love to women who often go without it.
Posted 2/12/13 10:49 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Events, Health, sexual health

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Valentine’s Day is all about love, and that’s why this February 14th, One Billion Rising wants you to give your love to women who often go without it.
Posted 2/11/13 1:58 pm EST by Sian-Pierre Regis in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Interview, Video
Did you know that even gorgeous, super-famous celebs get insecure every now and then? It's true! Khloé Kardashian Odom, whose real talk and witty personality landed her a hosting gig on "The X Factor" last season, recently dished that before the show went live she'd get so nervous -- she'd start to shake!
Posted 2/8/13 5:32 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Bullying Sucks, TV
If "Legally Blonde" taught us anything about the finite rules of hair care, it's to forego getting your hair wet for at least 24 hours after a perm. If "Pretty Little Liars" had such a list of hair care facts, I'm pretty sure the cardinal one would be: the crazier the hair, the crazier the liar.
Posted 2/8/13 12:07 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Sweet Tweet
Ellen DeGeneres loves it when stories get happy endings she can dance to. After a baker initially refused a LGBT couple a wedding cake, “Ace of Cakes” star Duff Goldman offered up his services as a baker.
Posted 2/4/13 10:00 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Events, Health, sex

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Do you know that one in three young people experience some sort of relationship abuse? February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and all month, organizations like Break The Cycle and Love is Respect want your help spreading love and awareness. Here are a few basic steps you can take to learn more and put a stop to relationship abuse.
Posted 2/1/13 5:19 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Interview, sex, Shows, TV
Yesterday, you got to know the philanthropic side of Cara Parrish, and in last night’s new episode of “BUCKWILD,” you had a chance to meet her ex-girlfriend, Sevgi. Cara was kind of nervous about coming out as bisexual to her castmates -- and (no pressure) the world! -- but she’s been getting a really positive response.
Posted 1/30/13 12:43 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Bullying Sucks

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It Gets Batter. No, that’s not a typo. That’s a message from Laurel, 15, who came out to her parents in a really creative way.
Posted 1/29/13 4:06 pm EST by Alexis Tirado in Bullying Sucks, Shows, TV
Haters gon' hate. Especially when you're about to premiere your own LIVE from New York comedy show on... MTV! Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer's namesake show, "Nikki & Sara LIVE" airs tonight at 11/10c. But with this awesome success...comes something we've all dealt with: FRENEMIES.
Posted 1/29/13 10:45 am EST by Danica Davidson in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Sweet Tweet

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Earlier this year, after she was removed from a scout leader post because the Boy Scouts of America do not allow LGBT members, Jennifer Tyrrell started a petition asking the BSA to allow everyone in, no matter their sexual orientation. Jen and her many petition signers may get their wish, and Neil Patrick Harris is definitely hoping for a policy change.
Posted 1/24/13 2:47 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Bullying Sucks, Shows, TV
If you haven’t tuned in to ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars” yet, you’re probably experiencing a severe case of FOMO. The show is consistently lauded as one of television’s most social hours, and show runner I. Marlene King’s directorial debut was no exception. The “Misery”-inspired episode this week featured major tweet-worthy moments: from a shocking “A” confrontation to a cray mistress who went even further off the deep end.
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