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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.

Drag queens Hysteria Brooks (L); Veranda L'Ni (C); Tiara Latrice Kelley (R)

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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.

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Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events

Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.

Lady Gaga performs at Copacabana Beach in Brazil

Crime

Lady Gaga's Brazil concert faced a bomb plot targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Here's everything we know

Two people were arrested in Brazil for allegedly planning to bomb Lady Gaga's free concert.

A church, Molotov Cocktail and suspect Aimenn Penny

Crime

Neo-Nazi Arrested for Firebombing Church Hosting Drag Queen Story Hour

He also attended a massive protest by right-wing extremists at a drag event in a public park in Wadsworth, Ohio in early March.

Coexist rainbow world religion symbols LGBTQ pride march

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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.

molotov cocktail

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.

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.

Former Marine sentenced for Planned Parenthood firebombing also targeted Dodger Stadium Pride Night

The disgraced neo-Nazi Marine and his civilian accomplices hated all non-white people and hoped to start a race war, authorities say.

Neo-Nazi Arrested for Firebombing LGBTQ-Friendly Donut Shop

He called the LGBTQ+ community a “virus” that required “shin[ing] our boots and putting on our armbands,” according to court documents.

Molotov Cocktail Thrown at New Jersey Synagogue

Polish Pride Persists in the Face of Rocks, Bottles, Flames

More than 1,000 people marched in Lublin after a court struck down a ban and police dispersed anti-LGBTQ protesters.

Doughnut Shop Attacked With Molotov Cocktail After Drag Queen Event

The Donut Hole in Tulsa, Okla., was set on fire this week after having been burglarized two weeks earlier.

Candidates Respond After North Carolina GOP Headquarters Firebombed (Video)

A molotov cocktail sent the campaign office into flames and both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton condemned the crime.

Gay Couple Attacked at Private Engagement Party in Haiti

A homophobic mob threw rocks and Molotov cocktails at a British man and his Haitian partner during the couple's private engagement ceremony Saturday.

Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events

Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Church Over Drag Queen Events

The arsonist admitted to the FBI he “would have felt better” if he had “burned the entire church to the ground.”

Third lesbian killed after boardinghouse arson attack in Argentina

The attack has sent a chill through Argentina’s LGBTQ+ community.

Serb Investigated for Pride Violence

Young Gay Business Owner Repeatedly Terrorized in Utah

Rick Jones had "Die Fag" carved into his arms after being knocked to the ground and nearly forced to drink bleach.

Hundreds Injured at Belgrade Gay Pride

Lady Gaga's Brazil concert faced a bomb plot targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Here's everything we know

Two people were arrested in Brazil for allegedly planning to bomb Lady Gaga's free concert.

Opponents of WorldPride call for death to gays

Leaflets distributed in Jerusalem on Tuesday denouncing the WorldPride parade scheduled for next month offered a bounty to anyone who kills gay people.

Neo-Nazi Arrested for Firebombing Church Hosting Drag Queen Story Hour

He also attended a massive protest by right-wing extremists at a drag event in a public park in Wadsworth, Ohio in early March.

Drag Queens Increase Security in Wake of Club Q Attack

"We're trying to smile and make people happy for the holidays, and in the back of our heads we're thinking, I hope I don't get shot," Jinkx Monsoon said recently.

Brazilian Judge Orders Netflix to Stop Streaming Gay Jesus Special

Suspending airing of the episode would be beneficial "not only for the Christian community, but for the mostly Christian Brazilian society," the judge ruled.

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.

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

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.

The disgraced neo-Nazi Marine and his civilian accomplices hated all non-white people and hoped to start a race war, authorities say.

He called the LGBTQ+ community a “virus” that required “shin[ing] our boots and putting on our armbands,” according to court documents.

More than 1,000 people marched in Lublin after a court struck down a ban and police dispersed anti-LGBTQ protesters.

The Donut Hole in Tulsa, Okla., was set on fire this week after having been burglarized two weeks earlier.

A molotov cocktail sent the campaign office into flames and both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton condemned the crime.

A homophobic mob threw rocks and Molotov cocktails at a British man and his Haitian partner during the couple's private engagement ceremony Saturday.

Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.

The arsonist admitted to the FBI he “would have felt better” if he had “burned the entire church to the ground.”

The attack has sent a chill through Argentina’s LGBTQ+ community.

Rick Jones had "Die Fag" carved into his arms after being knocked to the ground and nearly forced to drink bleach.

Two people were arrested in Brazil for allegedly planning to bomb Lady Gaga's free concert.

Leaflets distributed in Jerusalem on Tuesday denouncing the WorldPride parade scheduled for next month offered a bounty to anyone who kills gay people.

He also attended a massive protest by right-wing extremists at a drag event in a public park in Wadsworth, Ohio in early March.

"We're trying to smile and make people happy for the holidays, and in the back of our heads we're thinking, I hope I don't get shot," Jinkx Monsoon said recently.

Suspending airing of the episode would be beneficial "not only for the Christian community, but for the mostly Christian Brazilian society," the judge ruled.

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.