Thursday the Dallas school board passed an anti-bullying policy that includes protections for gay and lesbian students, reports the Morning News, the measure passing unanimously, the first of its kind in DISD. It is detailed, thorough, and takes effect immediately, defining bullying from hitting, intimidations, to mocking students for several reasons. It also includes provisions about cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking. The policy demands that teachers establish an environment of tolerance and respect in schools, and the punishment for bullying are wide-ranging, including mandatory behavioural counselling and expulsion.
CNN reports that the family of Tyler Clementi, the 18 year old Rutgers University who committed suicide in October after two fellow students allegedly broadcast live a sexual encounter between himself and another man will lend his name to proposed anti-harassment legislation. Clementi’s family will allow Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey to use his name in the proposed federal legislation to be known as the “Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act.” In a statement, the family said that they appreciate “the courtesy extended to them during the drafting of the bill, and hopes that the legislation, if enacted, will improve the well-being and safety of American’s college students. The Clementi family is humbled and gratified that the loss of their son, however painful for them, has inspired nationwide discussion and awareness of the need for a renewal of values of respect for human dignity and personal privacy, particularly for young people in this time of rapidly evolving technology.”
Liam Hemsworth attracts attention Wednesday evening as he departs the Las Palmas club in West Hollywood.

Chris Pine spotted Thursday on the Vancouver set of This Means War being his perfect self.
Matt Lanter is seen Thursday arriving at the US Weekly magazine’s Stars Who Care event in West Hollywood.
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