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Club Q, Pulse, and an Ohio firebombing: Why these drag queen survivors are sharing their stories (exclusive)

Drag queens who survived the Club Q mass shooting, the Pulse Massacre, and a Ohio church firebombing tell The Advocate about a coalition they've formed to support drag artists in the face of violence.

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.

This Transgender Harvard Law Instructor’s Front-Row Seat to Domestic Terrorism

Alejandra Caraballo has been copied on dozens of email bomb threats made across the country.

Don't Give in to Islamophobia Spreading on Social Media After Shooting

Speculation fills the internet as officials determine if this is a hate crime, domestic terrorism, or both. 

Former CIA Director John Brennan on Mike Johnson, America’s Terrorist Threats, and Donald Trump

In a wide-ranging interview, Brennan talks about the Gaza war, domestic terrorism, Speaker Johnson's extremism, and the mortal danger to the U.S. if Trump is reelected.

Is This Dumpster Fire of a Week a Sign of Things to Come?

Anti-Semitism, domestic terrorism, hate speech, and an anti-LGBTQ+ fire bomb dominate an ugly week in America, mere child's play compared to next week's midterm fiasco.

Trump Won't Call Las Vegas Shooter a Terrorist but Plenty on Twitter Have

Under Nevada law, Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock is a terrorist, but the White House won't call him that.

Far-Right Extremists Have the LGBTQ+ Community in Their Crosshairs

Former Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff Miles Taylor suggests what we can do to protect ourselves.

President Trump Drops Pretense, Defends Racism

Donald Trump launched a defense of those he said were merely trying to protest the removal of a statue.

Pulse: Hate Crime or Terrorist Attack?

A year later, activists, politicians, and scholars debate Omar Mateen's motives.

Queer Environmental Activist Killed by Police in Atlanta

Police say Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was killed after shooting and wounding an officer, but others are questioning that account.

Michigan's Lesbian Attorney General Receives Anti-Semitic Death Threat

Dana Nessel was one of the subjects of the threats by Jack Carpenter III, who wanted to kill all Jewish public officials in Michigan.

To Be Queer and Muslim in the Age of Trump

The fear about Islam being spread by Donald Trump only added to anxiety for these queer Muslims.

No Charges Against Georgia Police in Death of Queer Environmental Activist Shot 57 Times

Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was fatally shot by Georgia state troopers at a protest encampment in January.

Kennedy, Smith reintroduce hate-crimes bill

The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act was reintroduced Thursday in the U.S. Senate, making this the fifth consecutive Congress to consider a hate-crimes bill.

Ariz. Republicans Target Cindy McCain for Biden, LGBTQ+ Rights Support

The Maricopa County Republicans will vote on censuring John McCain's widow later this month.

Another Antigay Republican Enters Presidential Race

Jim Gilmore's announcement brings the total number of Republican presidential candidates to 17.

Jussie Smollett: 'My Body Is Strong But My Soul Is Stronger'

Smollett says he's recovering after an attack on a Chicago street and points out that what happened to him is not an isolated incident.

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