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285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures already this year and it's still January

This follows a year in which more than 550 were introduced and more than 80 passed into law.

Police Arrest Transgender Lawmaker's Supporters at Montana State House

Republicans in Montana are attracting the same scrutiny that Tennessee GOP lawmakers over protests in the Tennessee capitol.

Citing Homophobia, Women's March Founder Tells Leaders to Resign

Teresa Shook says the march's current leaders have allowed "anti-Semitism, anti-LBGTQIA sentiment and hateful, racist rhetoric" into the movement.

25 Congressional Dems to LGBT People: We're With You

“I know you’re hearing a lot of hateful rhetoric about our LGBT families,” says Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego. “Please, hang in there.”

Ellen Page Draws Line From Antigay Pence to Jussie Smollett Attack

Appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the out actress implored people to "connect the dots" between hateful rhetoric and violence against marginalized people. 

Senate hate crimes hearing devolves when Republican tells Arab American witness to ‘hide your head in a bag’

Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy made the outrageous remark during a heated exchange.

Hate Crimes Spiked 226% in Counties Where Trump Held Rallies

That doesn't mean his rhetoric caused the jump, but it's hard to discount a "Trump effect," researchers say.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Way Up on Twitter Since Elon Musk's Takeover: Study

A new study found that since Elon Musk acquired the social media platform, use of the false and hateful 'groomer' slur has increased exponentially on Twitter.

More Than 400 Hate Incidents Reported Since Trump's Election

SPLC reports an astounding number of hate-related incidents of physical and verbal harrassment fueled by Trump's election.

Streaming Giants Spotify and Apple Music Under Fire for Hosting Child's Transphobic Track

GLAAD condemned major music platforms for featuring a controversial song, spotlighting broader digital content moderation issues amid a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

High-Profile Democrats to Steer Clear of Embattled Women's March

High profile Dems are staying away from the organization whose leadership has been accused of endorsing anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. 

Fox Employee Group Condemns Fox News' Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric

"Hateful words and generalizations about sexual orientation and gender identity have a direct impact on people's lives," says a message from Fox Pride.

Meta disables far-right Republican's Instagram after months of antigay, slur-filled posts

“It is unfortunate that it took Meta months, and multiple high-profile posts with anti-LGBTQ slurs and hate, to finally make good on fully enforcing its own hate speech policies for accounts like this,” GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis told The Advocate, responding to Valentina Gomez's account being disabled.

GLAAD urges action over Meta’s ongoing neglect of moderating anti-trans hate

The LGBTQ+ advocacy group is criticizing Meta for continuing to allow anti-trans content on its platforms without effective moderation.

The Fatal Connection Between Hate Speech and LGBT Gun Suicides

The convergence of intolerance and lax gun control leads to devastating consequences.

Spotify Removes Offensive Imagery But Keeps Transphobic Song Despite Outcry

GLAAD raised the alarm while Apple Music remains unchanged amid this hate speech controversy.

Realities of Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Take Center Stage at House Hearing

Survivors of the Club Q shooting and Pulse nightclub shooting spoke about the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hatred during Wednesday's House hearing.

How Queer Commentator Matt Bernstein Fights Online Bigotry

They've recently used their Instagram account to stand up to the violent misogyny of Andrew Tate.