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OH HEY. In case you haven't heard, Wednesday is a day of remembrance for six boys who have recently come to national attention after they committed suicide in response to homophobic abuse. Dustin Lance Black (writer of Milk and Big Love) was here giving a lecture last week, and he pointed out that what we're seeing is not a rise in the suicide rate among young homosexuals, but a rise in media attention to the problem. Regardless, I think this is a good opportunity to show solidarity, and if you spend any time reading the comments on the page I've linked here (my advice: DON'T), you'll be treated to plenty of proof that we as a society still have a long, long way to go. I couldn't find anything purple in my closet, so I quickly knitted a purple wrist cuff the other night, and I'm all ready to go on Wednesday.