"Nex Benedict's Tragic Death Sparks Oklahoma School Walkout Against Bullying"

Dozens of students at an Oklahoma high school walked out in support of the LGBTQ+ community following the death of non-binary teenager Nex Benedict, who died after a school bathroom altercation. The students protested against pervasive bullying and lack of accountability, with vigils held in honor of Benedict across Oklahoma and the country. Benedict's mother stated that their child had faced bullying due to their gender identity, which intensified after a bill prohibiting transgender public school students from using the bathroom matching their gender identity was signed.