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LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be stopped, arrested, and falsely accused by police: report

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be mistreated by police, and it's impacting when they'll call for help.

A devastating reality: New report finds violence and erasure ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance

“If we are not protecting the most marginalized of us, then who is protected at all?” asked Bahari Thomas, A4TE’s director of public education.

Texas police arrest suspect in 2021 murder of transgender woman Kier Solomon

Police have charged a suspect in the murder of 21-year-old transgender woman Kier Soloman after a four-years-long investigation.

Zohran Mamdani walks back allegations of 'anti-queer' NYPD in public apology on Fox News

The Democratic nominee for New York City mayor no longer wants to defund the police.

5 suspects charged in Boston for attack on gay couple with baseball bat

The attack has not been charged as a hate crime, despite the couple's account that they were targeted because they are gay.

Nevada chief investigator loses job after calling police officer a homophobic slur

William Scott Jr. is “no longer employed” as the chief of investigations at the Nevada Attorney General's Office.

South Carolina judge's house burns down after ruling against Trump administration

Diane Goodstein had received death threats for her ruling against the Trump administration before her house burned down.

Boston police need help identifying suspects in assault of gay couple with baseball bat

The Boston Police Department has released images of the men allegedly involved in the assault of a gay couple.

Legislators object to possibly 'discriminatory arrests' of men allegedly cruising at Penn Station

Amtrak police seem to be using "a hostile arrest campaign reminiscent of anti-LGBTQ policing from the Stonewall era," says a letter from Congressman Jerrold Nadler and others.

Phoenix man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot up LGBTQ+ bar over Charlie Kirk killing

Treven Michael Gokey was arrested on two felony counts for threatening a gay bar.

Ex-police officer pleads not guilty in killing of gay TV reporter and his boyfriend

Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty for the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Someone keeps throwing dog poop at an LGBTQ+ youth center in Los Angeles. Police need info

Unknown individuals have been leaving dozens of dog poop bags outside Mi SELA over the past several months.

D.C. bar owners say Trump’s federal law enforcement crackdown is killing their business

“This is not sustainable,” Dave Perruzza, a gay business owner in D.C., told The Advocate.

White House propaganda video shows SWAT team swarming D.C. home of DOJ employee charged for throwing sandwich

It was the second time federal officials arrested him for the breaded assault.

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How drag artists can protect themselves from the far-right attacks

Drag artists who survived violence and harassment tell The Advocate about resources to protect other performers.

California police accused a lawmaker of DUI when she was sober. She says she was targeted because she's queer

Law enforcement has still refused to release the records from Sabrina Cervantes' DUI arrest, despite tests proving she was sober.

Protest safety 101: How to protect yourself when exercising your First Amendment rights

Here are some tips to help protect your safety and privacy if you plan on attending any upcoming demonstrations.

Hate crime or neighborhood feud? Man indicted in killing of King of the Hill's Jonathan Joss

Jonathan Joss's neighbor has been indicted for his murder after a years-long feud.

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San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss's murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says

"We issued a statement the day after Jonathan Joss's murder that was way, way, way premature. Shouldn't have done it," Police Chief William McManus said.

FBI tells employees not to celebrate Pride Month in official capacity or on bureau time

They are free to celebrate on their own time and in a personal capacity, said an FBI email.

Pittsburgh police raid LGBTQ+ bar during drag show featuring Amanda Lepore

What the owners of P Town have called a "surprise inspection" has been described by attendees as reminiscent of past police raids of gay establishments.