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Ron Kemp

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Awareness

How I Know People Aren't Taking This Seriously

The movie "Bully" is a very well-conceived, well done movie. It's honest. It's brutally real. After viewing it, however, I left very disappointed

Awareness

More on Kenny Wolf (in Montgomery Village Patch)

The battle to prevent teen suicide continues. This one is too close to home. If we all do just a little, we can bring this sad chapter to an end. I believe that.

Dharun Ravi Convicted of Hate Crime in Tyler Clementi's Death (in Montgomery Village Patch)

His actions led directly to the suicide death of his Rutgers roommate, Tyler Clementi. Now, Dharun Ravi hears from a jury of his peers.

Issues

Celebrating Acceptance: Dad Gets 'Born This Way' Tattoo! (in Montgomery Village Patch)

Dylan Romani expected the worst when he decided to finally confront his macho Italian dad about his sexuality.

Issues

Bullying Claims Another: Rest in Peace Eden Wormer, Age 14 (in Montgomery Village Patch)

Politicians: stop issuing band-aids to a life-threatening condition. Religious leaders: stop the hate and intolerance. School administrators: stop ignoring the situation. Bullying is claiming lives!

Issues

Teen Suicide vs. Teens Smoking (in Montgomery Village Patch)

Smoking is bad enough, but teen suicide is today's epidemic, not teens smoking cigarettes.

Issues

"Bully" R Rating will Stifle its Impact (in Montgomery Village Patch)

Every parent and teen needs to see this documentary, but the MPAA's ruling ensures that it will never be shown where it's needed most: THE CLASSROOM.

Issues

In Chardon, a Preventable Tragedy

Letting depression and bullying go unchecked too often leads to life-shattering results, like what happened Monday in the quiet town in northeast Ohio.

Issues

Too Close to Home (in Montgomery Village Patch)

Would you know what to do if you received a call from a loved one saying that one of his friends is suicidal and had just swallowed a lot of sleeping pills?