You may have heard about the huge campaign going on right now called the It Gets Better Project. In light of the rash of gay teen suicides, syndicated columnist and author, Dan Savage, posted a You Tube video of he and his partner, Terry, trying to inspire hope for those gay teens who feel like life is just too much to handle. From there, it exploded into the It Gets Better Project, and now over 10,000 self made videos have been posted about this very topic. Many of them are done by celebrities, which is so much appreciated, but most of them came from ordinary Joes and Joannes who hope to make some small difference in the life of a troubled teen. I've watched a few of them, and I'm a big fan. If ONLY there was something like that around when I was an adolescent!
This video is one of my favorites, and I found it thanks to one of the very best bloggers out there, Maria from Just Eat Your Cupcake. It's funny, inspiring, thought provoking, and edgy all at the same time. Just watch:
Thank you, Rebecca Drysdale!
You don't need to submit a video to make a difference in the life of a gay/lesbian teen, or even a child who you think may grow up to be gay. The It Gets Better Project is asking you to take a pledge:
THE PLEDGE: Everyone deserves to be respected for who they are. I pledge to spread this message to my friends, family and neighbors. I'll speak up against hate and intolerance whenever I see it, at school and at work. I'll provide hope for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and other bullied teens by letting them know that "It Gets Better."
It will only take a moment of your time and it will cost you nothing. Go on, join me in taking the pledge. I know you can do it, and I know you can make a difference in ending hate and intolerance.
Thanks! You look nice today. I like you.
This video is one of my favorites, and I found it thanks to one of the very best bloggers out there, Maria from Just Eat Your Cupcake. It's funny, inspiring, thought provoking, and edgy all at the same time. Just watch:
Thank you, Rebecca Drysdale!
You don't need to submit a video to make a difference in the life of a gay/lesbian teen, or even a child who you think may grow up to be gay. The It Gets Better Project is asking you to take a pledge:
THE PLEDGE: Everyone deserves to be respected for who they are. I pledge to spread this message to my friends, family and neighbors. I'll speak up against hate and intolerance whenever I see it, at school and at work. I'll provide hope for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and other bullied teens by letting them know that "It Gets Better."
It will only take a moment of your time and it will cost you nothing. Go on, join me in taking the pledge. I know you can do it, and I know you can make a difference in ending hate and intolerance.
Thanks! You look nice today. I like you.
21 comments:
I signed.
I have to believe the time is near when my very All-American, serious athlete sons cannot figure out why anybody thinks being gay is a) a big deal and b) anybody's business to comment upon.
Of course! I will sign immediately. I love that pledge.
I think every child is special. Every. Single. One.
And they need to know this.
Happy Weekend Mr. Show. You looked very nice today!
I love Dan Savage - have adored him since I first started reading "The Stranger" back in Seattle.
This is a great video, and good for Dan and Terry.
I assume you have seen the Born This Way blog? It is similar in that the people who post tend to talk about their struggles, and that it is worth it, but the take is slightly different.
http://borngaybornthisway.blogspot.com/
i saw this on maria's blog when she first posted it. i stand by the pledge too.
i thought you really bought a restaurant!
What an awesome video! I loved it! Thanks for sharing.
delurking to show you my fb status:
"So let's see...Kelsey Grammer can end a 15 yr marriage by phone, Larry King can be on divorce #9, Britney Spears had a 55 hour marriage, Jesse James and Tiger Woods, while married, were having sex with EVERYONE, 53% of Americans get divorced and 30-60% cheat on their spouses. Yet, same-sex marriage is going to destroy the institution of marriage? Really? Re-post if you find this ridiculous."
im still straight and married in massachusetts, not worrying about the "gays" ruining my marriage
I can mess up my own marriage, thanks. I don't need help from 'teh gay'.
We had a conversation about gay at work this week, one of my kids asked me what if one of my own children came to me to tell me they were gay.
It was an interesting conversation.
I plan to write it up this weekend if I can get rid of the headache and be a little more coherent.
You are extra handsome today, yourself, Mr. Show. Always making perfect choices. Again.
Thanks for this, Jason.
Awesome message!
I will absolutely sign up. Awesome.
And you look damned dapper yourself.
I love that video--I hope it makes a huge difference. The It Gets Better movement is wonderful.
Taking the pledge officially, though was already in my heart.
And I DO look nice today! How'd ya know??
;)
Did it! Because I know for sure that it does get better. Although I was no wallflower in high school.
Your Friend in the Fight, m.
Important message. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
I have been a lurker at the Jason Show. I signed and shared the link on Facebook. Thanks for sharing it!
The message is great for everyone!
I just heard about the It Gets Better Project from Adam Lambert who was on American Idol today.
I've signed the pledge.
I took the pledge akready but will take it again but only because you said you like me. :)
Done. It breaks my heart to think that in addition to all the turmoil that is inherent in adolescence, there are so many who had to endure the loneliness that stemmed simply from the prejudices of others. I'm glad that it gets better. I'm glad that it got better for you.
Also, thank you, I thought I looked nice today, too. It was nice to get confirmation.
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