The It Gets Better campaign to increase
awareness of anti-gay bullying announced Wednesday it had launched a
new website (www.itgetsbetterproject.com).
Sex advice columnist and activist Dan
Savage – who launched the project by uploading a video on YouTube –
also said the collection of videos which urge troubled gay teens to
get help had swelled to 20,000 entries, with over 10 million views.
Savage made the announcement in the
group's first email to supporters
“The It Gets Better Project is more
than just a collection of incredible and inspiring video; it engages
people in communities across America, from all different backgrounds
to take action.”
“In the coming weeks and months, the
It Gets Better Project will be calling on individuals from across the
country, from all walks of life, no matter their sexual orientation,
to take a stand against LGBT bullying and help support suicide
prevention services in our nation's schools and communities.”
The campaign has attracted major
celebrities and high-profile politicians to create videos that talk
to troubled gay teens. Notables include Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton, New
York Governor David Paterson, Fort
Worth Councilman Joel Burns, rocker
Adam Lambert and actor Neil
Patrick Harris.