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A queer pro-Palestine protester was shoved by a police officer. Now she's been charged (exclusive)

The protester shoved by an Orlando police officer in a viral clip tells The Advocate what happened at the Queers for Palestine rally, and what comes next.

Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty in 2018 Excessive Force Case Involving Gay Man

It follows a hefty settlement and mandatory LGBTQ+ training following a lawsuit in the case.

Lawyer: Cops Used Excessive Force in Killing Student Pride Leader

The shooting death of Scout Schultz continues to reverberate.

Two Kansas City Cops Charged With Assaulting Transgender Woman

A grand jury says the officers used excessive force when arresting Brianna Hill in Kansas City, Mo., last year.

Why Police Should Have a Place at Pride

Banning bad cops from Pride celebrations is understandable, but banning all cops isn't, writes Amanda Kerri.

Violence Erupts After Chicago Police Involved in Fatal Shooting

Video shows police in a violent confrontation with civilians after a fatal shooting in Chicago.

St. Louis cop out of job after controversial LGBTQ+ bar crash arrest

Ramelle Wallace, who arrested the co-owner of popular gay bar Bar:PM in St. Louis after cops crashed into it, no longer works for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Ohio's Hamilton County Elects First Woman, First LGBTQ+ Sheriff

Charmaine McGuffey makes history in the county, which includes Cincinnati.

WATCH: Violent Arrest Caught on Tape During Gay Pride, Sets Off Outrage

An officer is under investigation after an arrest turned violent during one of the world's largest gay pride events.

Police Trading Homophobic, Racist Texts Jeopardize Hundreds of Cases

About a dozen officers reportedly sent messages referencing gassing Jewish people, punching LGBTQ+ community members, and lynching Black men. 

Riot at Georgia Tech Follows LGBT Leader's Killing

Violence breaks out on the Atlanta campus as lawyers debate the use of force in Scout Schultz's killing.