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Amy Dugan · Platinum

(10/19) Video Secretary Clinton: "Tomorrow Will Be Better" (youtube)

Jen the Michigander · SuperModerator

Eminence · Platinum

Thanks for posting this Amy and Jen.

I rarely ever think about my own experiences as a gay youth, but Hillary, thank you for caring enough to do this. You really are a true leader.

Sanders · Diamond

So glad she spoke up on this. Of course, she is good as her word. Mark of a tremendous leader. Kudos to Hillary. Thanks Amy and Jen for posting. Great to listen to this and see her.

I hope the world realizes what a tremendous leader they decided to forego.

-- Edited by Sanders on Tuesday 19th of October 2010 11:52:15 PM

VotedHillary · Platinum

The world didn't forego Hillary....just America's Democrat party. And they are going to pay dearly for it on 11/2/10.

Edit for additional comment: I will own up to it....I cried watching this.

-- Edited by VotedHillary on Wednesday 20th of October 2010 01:12:17 AM

reddirtgirl · Platinum

That's my president.

freespirit · Moderator

The fact that Hillary cared enough to create this video offering hope and encouragement to LGBT youth in this country is a testament to her concern and compassion for oppressed and suffering individuals throughout this country and the world. It also gives insight into her vision of America as a country in which the value of each and every individual is recognized. I hope her words reach the many LGBT American youth who are in need of encouragement, support, and acceptance.

That's the kind of vision, compassion, and insight she would have brought to the WH in 2008. Since that opportunity was stolen from her, we must make damn sure she gets another.

Sanders · Diamond

freespirit wrote:
The fact that Hillary cared enough to create this video offering hope and encouragement to LGBT youth in this country is a testament to her concern and compassion for oppressed and suffering individuals throughout this country and the world. It also gives insight into her vision of America as a country in which the value of each and every individual is recognized. I hope her words reach the many LGBT American youth who are in need of encouragement, support, and acceptance.

That's the kind of vision, compassion, and insight she would have brought to the WH in 2008. Since that opportunity was stolen from her, we must make damn sure she gets another.

I second that!

Just came across this post on the wire today:

Hillary Clinton advises gay teenagers: Hang in there, ask for help (Associated Press, The Canadian Press, Google News)

and the following in Reuters

Clinton to gay youth: “hang in there” (Reuters)

Hillary Clinton offers support to gay teens (AP, The Hindu)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. File photo: AP.

Lovely picture!

-- Edited by Sanders on Wednesday 20th of October 2010 12:07:12 PM

Amy Dugan · Platinum

it was even on my conservative radio station news this morning when my alarm went off.

i wonder if she will release other videos on other important issues

freespirit · Moderator

There are a couple of organized campaigns to provide hope and support to GLBT youth. Possibly, Hillary's You Tube was part of one of these.

‘It Gets Better’ And ‘Make It Better’ Campaigns Aim to Help LGBT Youth
By Matt Comer
October 5th, 2010

Following last month’s string of reported gay youth suicides, two new media campaigns are hoping to raise awareness and effect real change for LGBT young people facing bullying, harassment, depression, and the risk of suicide.
One campaign started by gay columnist Dan Savage and his partner Terry Miller has enlisted the help of both celebrities and everyday folks who have taken to YouTube and filmed short clips. Their message to youth: Don’t give up, because “It Gets Better.”
Savage’s and Miller’s YouTube crusade to make life just a bit better for young people has resonated across the country. The channel compiling all the videos has amassed nearly one million views since mid-September. Their simple, clear message is spurring others to take action on their own.
Inspired by Savage and Miller, and as an extension of their campaign, San Francisco’s GSA Network has launched their own "Make It Better" project. In addition to encouraging youth to film short clips on YouTube, GSA Network says it wants to take their efforts an extra step forward, providing young people with tools and resources to make schools and communities safer places.
The "Make It Better" project is organizing a week-long series of events across the country through makeitbetterproject.com. Those events start today, National Safe Schools Day, and will include book readings, town hall meetings, phone banking to members of Congress, vigils, and rallies.
"[Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning] LGBTQQ teenagers are dying at the hands of homophobia, and as National Coming Out Day approaches, it is time for all of us in the LGBTQQ and straight ally community to not just come out for ourselves but also come out for each other and especially for the youth who need us now more than ever," says Sean Chapin, a Make It Better grassroots organizer, in a press release.
Some youth involved with the GSA Network and "Make It Better" project will also be on Dr. Phil’s talk show Wednesday. The episode will also feature discussions with friends of Rutgers University suicide victim Tyler Clementi and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, who lost a brother to suicide. A follow-up episode on Thursday will profile the anti-bullying movement.
Also on Dr. Phil’s Wednesday agenda will be discussions on the place of gay-straight alliances in schools and the importance they play for LGBT teens. Jeffree Merteuil-Clark, a 17-year-old junior at Frontier High School in Bakersfield, Calif., says such clubs are key to making schools safer and more welcoming for students.
"Starting a Gay-Straight Alliance is one of the best ways to let LGBT students at your school know that they are not alone," 17-year-old high school student Jeffree Merteuil-Clark says. "Youth and adults can work together in your GSA to let bullies know that harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated at your school."
GSA Network is joined by several organizations in presenting their grassroots "Make It Better" project, including: COLAGE, GroundSpark, Our Family Coalition, Safe Schools Coalition, San Francisco LGBT Center, TransActive, Transgender Law Center, and Youth Pride, Inc.
http://campusprogress.org/articles/it_gets_better_and_make_it_better_campaigns_aim_to_help_lgbt_youth/

Jen the Michigander · SuperModerator

Hillary wore a purple pantsuit today. I'm sure that wasn't a coincidence.

Building 4112 · Moderator

Hooray Hillary - Purple all day.

Eminence · Platinum

Jen the Michigander wrote:

Hillary wore a purple pantsuit today. I'm sure that wasn't a coincidence.

Yes she did!! biggrin Here is a screencap I took of her today.