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Nex Benedict
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Americans United criticizes Oklahoma officials for anti-LGBTQ+ crusade that contributed to death of Nex Benedict

Americans United President and CEO Rachel Laser said the initial finding of Oklahoma medical examiner’s office that Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old, nonbinary public school student, died by suicide after they were allegedly beaten by fellow students does not absolve Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters or Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok of their culpability. 


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We are calling for the Oklahoma Legislature to immediately remove Ryan Walters from his position as Oklahoma Superintendent and to begin an investigation into the Oklahoma Department of Education’s policies that have led to a the rampant harassment of 2SLGBTQ+ students.

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