“Tim Tebow fired from Jets: The New York Jets have released QB Tim Tebow”
Read an April 29, 2013, article from the Associated Press about Tim Tebow’s firing from the New York Jets.
Region: United States of America
“Georgia middle-schooler commits suicide after bullying, being called ‘snitch,’ dad says”
Read an April 9, 2013, article from NBC News a 13-year-old Georgia boy who committed suicide as a result of bullying.
“When bullying goes high-tech”
Read an April 15, 2013, article from CNN the rise of cyberbullying over social media.
American Psychological Association: Bullying
The American Psychological Association offers a resource page on bullying. It includes a definition of bullying and an archive of articles and books on the subject.
“Government plans to try again on anti-bullying effort”
Read a June 9, 2013, Associated Press article about the Iowa state government’s efforts to crack down on cyberbullying. Gov. Terry Branstad introduced a bill designed to give schools authority over bullying that occurs over social media.
“Cyberbullying Rampant Among High School Students: Nearly One-Third of Youths Also Report Playing Video/Computer Games for More Than 3 Hours a Day”
Read a May 5, 2013, article from Science Daily about the increase in the amount of time American youths spend online, and the consequent rise of cyberbullying. The article reports that nearly 1 in 6 high school students experiences cyberbullying, and that the majority of its victims are white and female.
“The Tea Party, four years later”
Read an April 16, 2013, article from NBC News about how the Tea Party is faring four years after its founding.
“What the tea party cost the GOP”
Read a Dec. 18, 2012, article from CNN about how, over time, the tea party lost its appeal and ultimately became a detriment to the Republican Party.
“Tea Party Election Results: Conservative Movement Of 2010 Takes Pounding In 2012”
Read a Nov. 7, 2012, article from the Huffington Post about how the Tea Party fared in the 2012 election.