A lesbian couple was brutally beaten by group of men in Halifax. Police still haven't filed charges
Two LGBTQ+ women are seeking justice after a group of men violently assaulted them over the weekend.
July 03 2024 2:56 PM
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Hate Crimes
Club Q shooter sentenced to 55 life sentences plus 190 years in prison for federal hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded guilty to and was sentenced for federal hate crimes and firearms charges for the mass shooting that left five people dead and around 20 injured.
June 18 2024 5:27 PM
A trans girl was assaulted at a Minnesota high school. Her family is demanding justice (exclusive)
The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.
June 07 2024 12:28 PM
An attacker fired a pellet gun at 4 LGBTQ+ bars in California. The community wants answers
A staff member at one of the bars said their establishment has been the target of several anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the past, and they suspect the threats will continue.
May 21 2024 1:20 PM
'Abhorrent:' Man sets lesbian couples on fire, killing one and injuring several others
The attack at a boarding house that killed one and left seven others injured has been called "one of the most abhorrent hate crimes in recent years."
May 09 2024 11:33 AM
Las Vegas man shot at his gay neighbors while screaming homophobic slurs, police say
75-year-old Larry Walraven was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, as well as a hate crime enhancement.
May 08 2024 12:35 PM
A gay designer was attacked at a California fashion show in 2019. His assailant was just sentenced
After years of legal proceedings, justice is served in the high-profile hate crime assault on fashion designer Pol’ Atteu.
May 01 2024 8:00 AM
Alleged Minneapolis mass shooters charged after killing one at LGBTQ+ punk rock show
The teenagers who allegedly targeted queer people at a punk rock show in Minneapolis are facing seven felony charges.
April 25 2024 10:21 AM
Investigation launched after man screams homophobic slurs at queer couples on D.C. metro
A queer woman has spoken out on social about an incident on a D.C. train where a man "SCREAMED" at a small child "for having two dads."
April 13 2024 9:59 AM
J.K. Rowling stoops even lower, mocks hate-crime law & dares police to arrest her
Oh, and the British Prime Minister defended her behavior.
April 02 2024 2:06 PM
Anti-transgender hate crimes spike, leading to calls for a public health emergency
An Advocate data analysis found that in Los Angeles County and across the country, hate crimes against transgender people are reaching historic highs.
March 20 2024 4:42 PM
In GOP-led states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, school hate crimes quadruple: report
A recent analysis highlights the rise in incidents and the critical role of crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
March 12 2024 7:10 PM
Nex Benedict’s tragic death further proves that Oklahoma is not OK
One activist spent time in the area following the tragedy, and while the local LGBTQ+ community remains strong — so does its opposing forces.
March 12 2024 2:57 PM
After a mob of hundreds attacked a transgender couple, thousands marched to support them
A crowd of over 200 harassed and threw bottles at a nonbinary couple in Greece’s second-largest city Saturday night, sparking outrage from local artists and activists.
March 11 2024 3:01 PM
More than 60 religious institutions have been targeted for supporting LGBTQ+ rights: report
At least 66 incidents occurred between June 2022 and January 2024 in which a religious institution was targeted for its perceived support of LGBTQ+ people.
February 25 2024 1:30 PM
Transgender people are being killed at an alarming rate, especially in the South (exclusive)
New findings reveal a disturbing increase in violence against transgender individuals, spotlighting the South’s lax gun laws and discriminatory policies.
February 13 2024 8:00 AM
Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events
Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.
February 01 2024 8:00 AM
Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students
New FBI data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the U.S., while highlighting the role that schools play in combating such incidents.
January 31 2024 9:00 AM
Arson at Georgia gender-affirming care clinic investigated as hate crime
A fire at a clinic that provides gender-affirming care is being looked at through the lens of recently passed hate crime legislation.
January 30 2024 11:53 AM
3 transgender people were slain in just two weeks. The community wants answers
Samantha Gómez Fonseca, a transgender activist and politician, was shot multiple times inside a car in south Mexico City on Sunday.
January 17 2024 10:00 AM