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Gay-Straight Alliance: The Power of a Word

The RHS Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) works toward teaching tolerance and acceptance of the rights of gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people within Reading High School and its surrounding community. The club's objectives include holding discussions about topics such as stereotypes and prejudice. They also participate in fundraising activities and community service projects.
Recently, one of the topics of discussion was the word "gay" and how some people choose to use the word.
"I hear the phrase ‘that's so gay' almost every day, and I'm hurting deep down inside. People don't realize that feelings are being hurt," says freshman Skylar Ayello.
Today we live in an environment where it is second nature to hear people use the word "gay" as a derogatory term on a daily basis. However, the people who choose to use the word in such a context do not realize that they might be offending many people at the same time. Young......

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