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Jonathan T Johns @jtj1333

Empowering Young People to Build a Kinder, Braver World | The White House: t.co/... @whitehouse

"Empowering Young People to Build a Kinder, Braver World," a great post from Valerie Jarrett, senior aide to the President, following the 3rd annual Bullying Summit earlier this week. Read and share!

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then stop locking up the Whistle blowers. And what are you doing to help Bradley Manning? -Jonathan T Johns, and the others.

Jonathan T Johns@jtj1333 13y

Cynthia Germanotta and I had the opportunity to discuss how to empower young people and end bullying at the Third Annual Bullying Prevention Summit in Washington, D.C. Cynthia and her daughter, Lady Gaga, recently founded the Born This Way Foundation to empower young people with the skills and opportunities they need to build a kinder, braver world. As moms, both Cynthia and I realize the impact that bullying—and kindness—can have on young people. We both agreed that we must all stay focused on ending bullying because no young person, or their loved ones, should have to endure the pain, agony, and loss to our families, schools, and communities that can come with bullying. We also agreed that we need to reinforce positive behavior and motivate everyone, particularly young people, to get engaged. President Obama believes that together, we can end bullying. The President and his Administration are committed to developing a comprehensive policy, and all of us have a vital role to play: students, parents, and school administrators, as well as political, business, community, and faith leaders. President Obama and the First Lady put a national spotlight on this important issue by hosting the first-ever White House Conference on Bullying Prevention last year. The conference brought together students, teachers, advocates, the private sector, foundations, and policymakers to share...