Put This on Your "Permanent Record"

A 14-year-old boy who had been disciplined by his public school (and outed to his parents) for the heinous crime of talking to classmates about being gay has settled his suit with the district. The Pulaski County Special School District will cough up $25,000, apologize, clear the kid's record, and generally agree not to let school officials be such complete bastards in the future. In a just world, the teachers would also have to write "I will not harass my gay students" on the blackboard 500 times. (Via The 50 Minute Hour)