No Clause 28

Finally, that hateful clause looks like it is on its way out [Stonewall]. Remarkably little has been said about this in the news, but I guess we all have other things on our minds right now. Regardless, this is going to make life better for gay and lesbian teenagers across the country.

Often straight people just don’t get it – those’s years when, growing up, you feel isolated and alone because you know you are different. The suicide and attempted suicide rate amongst gay teens is, apparently, quite high. Schools and teachers now have a clear message that it’s OK to talk about homosexuality. And if that stops one person thinking about suicide then this is a fantastic day.

But it’s not over yet. Here comes the House of Lords. [Read more at Stonewall].

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