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Middle Tennessee councilmember resigns during meeting, claims she was bullied, harassed

Gallatin’s council meeting ended with tears from several members after one resigned and claimed another councilmember, his wife and their friends bullied and harassed her. District 2 Councilmember Eileen George gave a four-minute statement before public comments Tuesday night. “Councilman Jouvence, his wife and his supporters have harassed, bullied and abused me with nasty commentary,” […]

Parents of Boy Who Died by Suicide Say They’re Being Bullied

The father of a 10-year-old boy who died by suicide after relentless bullying by classmates says he and his wife are themselves now being bullied by perfect strangers who say they failed as parents. Sam Teusch, whose son Sammy took his own life on May 5, told The Daily Beast that he’s still trying to […]

Ms. Rachel says she was bullied over fundraising for kids in Gaza

Ms. Rachel’s online videos are usually filled with bright images and upbeat songs to help kids learn their numbers and colors. But on May 16, the pre-school teacher turned YouTube star best known for her “Songs for Littles” series, shared a somber video on Instagram and TikTok saying that she’d been the target of online […]

Nex Benedict, the nonbinary teen who died in Oklahoma, was reportedly bullied at school. Advocates say anti-LGBTQ laws, rhetoric perpetuate a ‘cycle of hate.’

Many questions still remain unanswered about the circumstances surrounding the death of Nex Benedict, the 16-year-old nonbinary student in a Tulsa, Okla., suburb, who died earlier this month after being involved in a fight in a high school bathroom. Though police have said they do not believe the teenager died as a result of injuries […]

Elon Musk Was Bullied And Tormented As A Kid For Being The ‘Youngest And Smallest Guy,’ According To His Mom — He Worries His Children ‘Don’t Face Enough Adversity’

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla Inc., has often credited his challenging upbringing with shaping his resilience and determination to tackle some of the world’s most formidable challenges. Despite his astounding success, Musk harbors concerns about his children not experiencing the same level of adversity, which he believes is crucial for personal […]

Investigation finds Washington lawmaker berated, bullied staff

A Republican state lawmaker violated legislative conduct rules by repeatedly belittling, berating and swearing at staff members, leaving some “traumatized” by the experience, concludes an investigation released Monday by the chief clerk of the Washington House of Representatives. Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, demonstrated “a pattern of behavior in which she lashes out at people, […]