Ellen saw an incredible documentary called "Bully," about the bullying epidemic in America. The film recently received an "R" rating, which would mean it couldn't be shown in schools. Ellen talked about how she signed a petition to change the rating so that it can be shown in the classroom, where it belongs. You can watch the trailer right here, and then join Ellen by signing the petition!
Bullying is an issue that is very important to Ellen. She discussed the groundbreaking new documentary on the subject called "Bully," and the controversy surrounding its rating. Watch it here.
If you'd like to sign the petition to change the rating, just like Ellen, you can do so right here.
I hope you'll take a moment to watch this powerful and moving video that documents the fight for equal rights in our country. It's a great reminder of the work we still need to do, but also of how far we've come. I'm proud to have been included.
He may be incredibly busy, but Justin Bieber knows how big a problem bullying can be, so he took a moment to record this message.
Ellen's good friend Marlo Thomas has created a great new resource to help kids and parents protect against bullying. It's an anti-bullying campaign to help parents communicate with their children, whether they are being bullied, they are the bully, or they're a bystander. Watch the touching video right here. You can also get involved at StopBullying.gov.
Today I wore orange on my show for a very special reason. Pacer.org has organized an incredible movement to put an end to bullying. It's called Unity Day. Today we send a message to anyone being bullied that they're not alone. Because the truth is no one who's being bullied is alone.
Teasing and name-calling can be incredibly hurtful, and in the past few years we've all been reminded of how important it is to start talking about it. Ellen is committed to ending bullying, and she wants your help! If you or someone you know has been bullied, if your child or sibling is being bullied, we want to hear from you. Tell us how bullying has affected you. Maybe you've experienced it firsthand, or you've been a bystander who has witnessed it.
You can also tell us what you've done to stop bullying in your school, or if your school is doing something amazing to combat bullying. We'd love to hear your story.
During his interview, Justin Timberlake told Ellen how he was bullied as a kid -- for the same qualities that have made him famous. He had some advice for kids who might be in a similar struggle right now.
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After Ellen saw a powerful speech by 14-year-old Graeme Taylor, she invited him here to talk about what motivated him to speak out for equality.
The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, visited Ellen and shared her thoughts on the culture of bullying in our country.
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She may be a superstar now, but Taylor Swift wasn't always considered cool. She shared her experience as a teen with Ellen.
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While talking with Ellen, Selena Gomez shared her thoughts on bullying, how she responds to it, and how bullying inspired her song, "Who Says."
Ellen is a big supporter of the anti-bullying movement, It Gets Better -- and so is Google! They created this inspiring commercial showing how they've helped spread the message.
If you're looking for the perfect pet to adopt, but don't know where to start, Petfinder.com is the place for you! Petfinder.com is a searchable online database of thousands of shelter pets all across the country that are in need of a home. It includes a search to find animal shelters near you. With so many loving animals right at your fingertips, you're sure to find the perfect pet to be a part of your family.
After the Iowa legislature passed a bill to repeal same-sex marriage, this loving grandmother found inspiration in Zach Wahl's speech, and decided to make her own powerful statement about equality.
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Earlier this year, 19-year-old Zach Wahls gave this inspiring speech to the Iowa legislature about marriage equality. Watch the whole speech here, then see him talk about it on the show.
When Ellen saw a video of Zach Wahls delivering a passionate speech to the Iowa legislature in defense of same-sex marriage, she invited him here to share what inspired him.
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This week is No Name-Calling Week, and I think that's great. GLSEN has partnered with thousands of schools across the country to help bring awareness to the harm that teasing and name-calling can cause.
If we all participate in No Name-Calling Week, maybe we can all see how much better it is when we don't call people names. Then No Name-Calling Week can become No Name-Calling Month, and then No Name-Calling Year and then the next thing you know, no one is calling people names ever again.
To find out more, go to GLSEN's website.
Gareth Thomas is the only openly gay professional athlete in the world, and today he visited Ellen and shared what it's been like -- and the support he's received from some surprising sources.
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