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Sweet Tweet: Kim Kardashian Faces Bullies On Her Blog
POSTED about 21 hours AGO BY MTV Act
Like her sister, Khloe, Kim Kardashian has just about had enough with haters... The A-list reality star, who recently returned from charity trip to Haiti, took to Twiiter yesterday, sending a serious message to her fans: Bullying is NOT the biz-ness. The tweet, which went to over 13 million followers, linked to her personal blog [...]
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Why We LOVED the It Gets Better Special
POSTED 1 day AGO BY MTV Act
Wow. Were you as touched by the "It Gets Better" special as I was? In case you don't know what I'm talking about, MTV aired a one-hour special tonight that highlights the It Gets Better Project, a website and movement founded by Dan Savage, famed sex columnist and upcoming host of a new MTV series, [...]
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[VIDEO] Dan Savage & Terry Miller Share 'It Gets Better' Moments That Moved Them Most
POSTED 1 day AGO BY MTV Act
The It Gets Better co-founders share a video and fan letter that impacted them most.
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Not-So-Sweet Tweet: Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters Attack Kelly Osbourne
POSTED 5 days AGO BY MTV Act
Mother Monster always tells her fan army to put their paws up, but is this what she meant?! It all started when Kelly Osbourne, beloved Dancing with the Stars alum who’s now co-hosting on E!’s Fashion Police, made a comment about Lady Gaga’s absence on the Grammys red carpet this past Sunday: “Being part of [...]
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In 'Not In Our Town,' Actions Speak Louder Than Words
POSTED 9 days AGO BY MTV Act
Bullying, racism, discrimination, hate. You know it's out there. It makes you cringe. But what are you gonna do about it? A new PBS special called "Not In Our Town: Class Actions" shows students in three US cities confronting intolerance in their hometowns — proving that there's a lot we can do about it. We [...]
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A Film That Tells the Story of Digital Love
POSTED 9 days AGO BY MTV Act
Imagine falling in love with someone who lives thousands of miles away, before you’ve ever had a single face-to-face conversation with them. That’s what happened to Jiyun and Gus. Their love story is captured in xoxosms, a new documentary by Nancy Schwartzman, the documentarian/activist behind The Line, which addressed the question of what happens to [...]
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Show Love By Entering The Love Is Louder Video Fest
POSTED 14 days AGO BY MTV Act
How loud is your love?
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Open Letter to Snooki's Bored Facebook Friends
POSTED 27 days AGO BY MTV Act
Dear Haters, we have a message for you. READ MORE |
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4 Alternate Rihanna Knuckle Tattoos With A Message
POSTED 27 days AGO BY MTV Act
THUG LIFE. That's what Rihanna just got tatted on her knuckles this week in Hollywood--an homage to late rapper Tupac Shakur. She tweeted a photo early Wednesday, later adding, "I'm thinking I shoulda got a tear drop instead!!! #THUGLIFE maybe next time." Orrr, we've got ideas. What if RIHpac went with, oh I dunno, a message from [...] READ MORE |
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Google+ Opens its Doors to Teens, A THIN LINE
POSTED 27 days AGO BY A THIN LINE IN social media, Google+, A Thin Line
Until today, teens weren’t allowed on Google’s social network, Google+ -- but today, they’re throwing the gates open. And if you’re looking for a friendly face once you get inside, guess what – you’ll be able to find us on Google+! READ MORE |
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T.I. Supports Anti-Bullying on Facebook and Beyond
POSTED 28 days AGO BY MTV Act
Big Things Poppin' for T.I. in 2012! The rap-phenom's landed himself a new VH1 show, "T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle" and even has a new album on the way (with 50 songs recorded for it!), but that's not stopping him from promoting a cause close to his heart -- anti-bullying. Yesterday, T.I. (or is [...] READ MORE |
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Mansimran Rises Above Discrimination
POSTED about 1 month AGO BY Casey Acierno IN discrimination, bullying
If you saw a boy wearing a turban at school, what would your first reaction be? Meet Mansimran, a Virginia high school student who loves Starbucks, basketball and pizza – and also happens to be a Sikh. READ MORE |
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[POLL] Would You Give Up Your Password In the Name of Love?
POSTED about 1 month AGO BY MTV Act
"I'll show you mine if you show me yours." Words to mark a relationship rite of passage? When it comes to online password-swapping, the answer is increasingly: yes. A new study cited by the New York Times indicates that more and more teens are marking commitment not simply by changing their relationship status, but by [...] READ MORE |
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Jay-Z Vows To Remove the 'B' Word From His Lyrics -- Or Not?
POSTED about 1 month AGO BY MTV Act
The buzz started when a short poem popped up online (leading us to reinterpret his potential 100th problem as, oh, a female Cocker Spaniel), but is the rumor true? READ MORE |
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No Bullying, No Tanning, Just Love: Molly Tarlov, JWOWW Join Love Is Louder Movement
POSTED 2 months AGO BY MTV Act
Molly Tarlov and Jenni Farley. One you've come to know as Sadie, the bully on Awkward. The other you've come to know as JMOMM JWOWW, the "big sister" on the Jersey Shore. In real life, Molly is far from being a bully; and JWOWW, well, she's just as motherly off the Boardwalk, too. This week, in separate initiatives, [...] READ MORE |
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Draw Your Line Goes International
POSTED 2 months AGO BY A THIN LINE IN cyberbullying, digital abuse, A Thin Line, Draw Your Line
In just over a year, you’ve posted over 60,000 actions taken against digital abuse to Draw Your Line, our interactive visualization of all the ways you’re joining the fight against digital abuse. Now, we’ve opened it up to actions being taken worldwide! READ MORE |
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Emma Sullivan Sparks Debate on Freedom of Tweet
POSTED 2 months AGO BY Caroline Walker [MTV Act] IN Draw Your Line
Free speech in the digital age begs the question: Where do we draw the line? READ MORE |
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Keep Standing Connected with A THIN LINE
POSTED 2 months AGO BY Lauren Grillo IN (DIS)CONNECTED, video, cyberbullying, digital abuse, A Thin Line
A THIN LINE has been making some big waves lately, from the premiere of (DIS)CONNECTED to rolling out the Digital Rights Project. Thanks to all of you, the fight to end digital abuse continues to spread. READ MORE |
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#stopbullying with What’s Trending and Jac Vanek This Thursday!
POSTED 3 months AGO BY Casey Acierno IN Jac Vanek, cyberbullying, A Thin Line
Do you want to #stopbullying? Tune in to Thursday’s livestreamed town hall, hosted by Shira Lazar and the online, interactive talk show “What’s Trending?” to hear from experts and celebs on digital abuse and how you can take a stand. READ MORE |
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Due to Overwhelming Demand, MTV Releases 5,000 More Free Products
POSTED 4 months AGO BY A THIN LINE IN Digital Rights Project, cyberbullying, A Thin Line
Yesterday afternoon, we gave away the last of the 10,000 promo codes good for free A THIN LINE x Jac Vanek x Pete Wentz special edition gear – but if you missed out yesterday, here’s your second chance! READ MORE |
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Facebook Wants You to Stop Bullying, Speak Up!
POSTED 4 months AGO BY A THIN LINE IN Facebook, cyberbullying, bullying
Facebook's taking a stand against bullying, and they want you to join them by taking the Stop Bullying: Speak Up pledge. READ MORE |
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Stand Connected with A THIN LINE, Jac Vanek, and Pete Wentz!
POSTED 4 months AGO BY Casey Acierno IN (DIS)CONNECTED, A Thin Line
If you haven’t already got your DVR set for the Monday night premiere of (DIS)CONNECTED (9/8c!), here’s another reason to do so. Yesterday morning, A THIN LINE announced an awesome new collaboration with Pete Wentz and designer Jac Vanek – and on Monday night, you can find out how you can get this special edition gear for free! READ MORE |
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A THIN LINE Wants You to Stand Up to Cyberbullying!
POSTED 4 months AGO BY Lauren Grillo IN cyberbullying, digital abuse, A Thin Line
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and what better way to kick it off than by attending Stand Up to Cyberbullying, an interactive town hall event presented by A THIN LINE, Yahoo! Safely, and Common Sense Media, on October 18th? READ MORE |
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#ifeeldisconnectedwhen: Tell Us What Makes You Feel DISconnected
POSTED 5 months AGO BY Lauren Grillo IN digital abuse
Ever feel like you spend more quality time with your computer screen than with your friends? READ MORE |
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[TRAILER] Digital Drama Uncensored in MTV’s New Movie, 'DISconnected'
POSTED 5 months AGO BY Lauren Grillo [MTV ACT] IN digital abuse
The girl who leaves 40 missed calls in an hour on her boyfriend’s phone--and recruits you to analyze every text. The guy whose uploaded songs you know by heart but not his name. The online superstar who keeps his 3,000 friends up-to-date on his every move...and of course that picture that ends up being sent [...] READ MORE |
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Have You Had to Deal With Digital Drama? Email Us Your Story
POSTED 6 months AGO BY Lauren Grillo [MTV Act] IN digital abuse, A Thin Line
Have you ever read something online that was so hurtful you couldn’t believe someone was capable of writing it…and then realized it was about you? Been the gossip topic online? Flooded with hurtful texts? Turn your digital drama into something positive by sharing your story with us as part of the A THIN LINE campaign. [...] READ MORE |
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In London, #RiotCleanup Rallies Youth To Counteract Days Of Riots And Destruction
POSTED 6 months AGO BY Caroline Walker [MTV Act] IN technology
With violent protests leaving parts of London in ruin, a sea of peaceful protesters are using social media for good. READ MORE |
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Get Rewarded (VMA Tix, Gift Cards And More!) For Stopping Digital Abuse
POSTED 6 months AGO BY MTV Act IN A Thin Line, Draw Your Line
As part of the A THIN LINE campaign, we’ve already given you trips to the VMAs and a chance to have Justin Bieber’s voice on your voice mail--and now, through a partnership with DailyFeats, we’re giving you the chance to get local rewards and another shot at Video Music Awards tix every time you do [...] READ MORE |
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There's A 'Special Interest Truck Stop' Near You And It's Called The Internet
POSTED 6 months AGO BY Ashley Simon [MTV Act] IN internet
Oh hai, cyber voyagers! Welcome to the information superhighway. Sandra Bullock is all up in your modem, and Ozzy Osborne is somewhere out back playing Minesweeper and lighting things on fire. It’s a pretty rad place. Last week, this old clip from MTV News explaining the “worldwide computer network called the internet” blew up across, [...] READ MORE |
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Meet the A THIN LINE Street Team!
POSTED 7 months AGO BY MTV Act IN cyberbullying, bullying, A Thin Line
Several months ago, A THIN LINE put out a call for young people across the country to become a part of the first-ever A THIN LINE street team. Today, we’re proud to share them with you. READ MORE |
