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A man in Provincetown was called a homophobic slur and assaulted. Police need information

Provincetown police are investigating a potential hate crime after a man was assaulted and called a homophobic slur.

FBI Report Finds Increase in Hate Crimes Against Transgender People

Last year saw the highest number of overall hate crimes in the United States since 2008, according to the FBI's data. 

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.

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes rose in 2023, even while crime decreased overall: FBI report

LGBTQ+ activists say homophobic and transphobic political rhetoric bears a degree of blame.

Gay former FBI official sues Kash Patel & Pam Bondi for Pride flag firing

David Maltinsky says he was illegally terminated in October for displaying a Progress Pride flag at his desk during the Biden administration.

Hate Crimes, Including Anti-Trans Crimes, Rose in 2019

The increase is documented in an FBI report, but there are many other hate crimes that go uncounted, activists say.

FBI report: Despite overall crime drop, anti-LGBTQ+ violence remains alarmingly high

There is "a national emergency hiding in plain sight," says Kelley Robinson of the Human Rights Campaign.

Decorated FBI agent trainee fired over Pride flag warns new ‘Lavender Scare’ is spreading ‘like wildfire’

“People immediately started scouring their desks of Pride flags, anything personal in nature,” after Kash Patel terminated him, David Maltinsky told The Advocate.

Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ People Surge, FBI Reports

The FBI’s Annual Crime Report unveils a stark rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community, fueling national concern.

We Must Make Hate Crime Laws Better

We currently lack the information -- and will -- to make a dent in violence perpetrated against minorities, writes Trevon Mayers of New York's LGBT Community Center.

Angry Democratic lawmakers slam ‘despicable’ Kash Patel for firing FBI agent over LGBTQ+ Pride flag

The FBI director terminated the agent for having the flag at his desk during the Biden administration.

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In U.S., 1 in 5 Reported Hate Crimes Target Gay or Bi Victims

Meanwhile, the FBI's annual report also included crimes motivated by the victim's gender identity or gender nonconformity.

Seattle Mayor Reflects on Gun Violence As City Among Highest in Antigay Crimes

Data from 2012 shows that Seattle is one of the larger American cities with the highest rates of anti-LGBT hate crimes in the U.S.

Hate Crimes, Including Those Against Gays, Jumped 17 Percent in 2017

The spike also included a 37 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

Tim Cook Versus the United States of America

After paving the way for gay business leaders, the out CEO is taking a stand for Apple customers and against the invasion of privacy. 

Man accused of throwing a Subway sandwich at border agent in D.C. charged with felony

One person called it “assault with a deli weapon.”

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Man Hit With Hammer, Thrown Onto NYC Subway Tracks in Antigay Attack

The stranger yelled antigay slurs before hitting the victim with a hammer.