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Crime

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have risen around the world since 2020: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

Louisiana Republican US Senator John Kennedy Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab American Institute

Politics

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.

candlelight vigil for 16 year old transgender nonbinary student Nex Benedict died by suicide after bullying

Crime

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.

a trans flag and rainbow flag and a note that says don't say gay

World

Candidates in 85% of world elections ran on anti-LGBTQ+ talking points in 2024: study

In at least 51 of 61 countries and the European Union, candidates used anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric to win political favor.

J.K. Rowling falsely claims 'there are no trans kids'

The children's book author and anti-trans activist has increasingly denied the existence of transgender people.

Des Moines Iowa March 2023 queer joy protect trans signs transgender pride flag at Rally to Resist where two thousand people rallied outside Iowa State Capitol in support of LGBTQ rights and against antiLGBTQ bills moving through state legislature

News

Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

political rhetoric

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have risen around the world since 2020: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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.

Detransition is rare, but it’s driving anti-trans policy anyway

Political rhetoric doesn’t capture the complexity of detransitioning — or what taking away health care means.

LGBTQ+ Equality Support Is at Record High But Troubling Trends Exist: Report

Misunderstandings are being fueled by anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric, says GLAAD's "Accelerating Acceptance" study.

Gay U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan hopes November’s election will turn the page on Donald Trump and the far right

The Wisconsin congressman shared his thoughts with The Advocate on the temperature of anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric and the 2024 election.

Candidates in 85% of world elections ran on anti-LGBTQ+ talking points in 2024: study

In at least 51 of 61 countries and the European Union, candidates used anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric to win political favor.

'Less Drag Queens, More Chuck Norris' Says Hungary's Viktor Orbán

The authoritarian prime minister of Hungary served up anti-LGBTQ+ and Christian right rhetoric at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Report: Anti-LGBT Homicides Nearly Double in 2017

Hate-related homicides of LGBT people were up 86 percent from 2016, and political rhetoric is partly to blame, says a new report.

11 Times Marjorie Taylor Greene Was the Worst

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has a remarkable record of crazed rhetoric, from space lasers to pedophilia to gazpacho police.

J.K. Rowling falsely claims 'there are no trans kids'

The children's book author and anti-trans activist has increasingly denied the existence of transgender people.

200+ lawmakers demand Speaker Mike Johnson end anti-trans rhetoric in Congress

“Transgender people deserve government officials who will lift them up, not attack them simply because of who they are,” the members of Congress wrote.

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.

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. faces backlash over anti-transgender remarks ahead of primaries

Republican Mark Robinson’s controversial stance on LGBTQ+ issues stirs national debate and concerns among advocates following the tragic death of Nex Benedict.

Trans candidates demand their seat at the table in the Florida legislature

Ashley Brundage, Nathan Bruemmer, and Vance Ahrens are all vying to be Florida's first transgender lawmakers.

Rachel Maddow roasts Trump VP pick JD Vance with his own words

The lesbian MSNBC host showed the audience how Vance went from never Trump to blind Trump worship in a few years.

Reactions to far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s death pour in across the political world

The far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ activist who advocated for more guns in American society was killed after being shot.

Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

Cleve Jones Talks to Rachel Maddow

Spicer: LGBT Attacks Are Not Linked to Anti-Trans Order

While the press secretary said President Trump would denounce the assaults on LGBT centers, he also shrugged off responsibility.

Ben Patrick Johnson Time for a Farewell to Arms

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political rhetoric

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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

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

Political rhetoric doesn’t capture the complexity of detransitioning — or what taking away health care means.

Misunderstandings are being fueled by anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric, says GLAAD's "Accelerating Acceptance" study.

The Wisconsin congressman shared his thoughts with The Advocate on the temperature of anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric and the 2024 election.

In at least 51 of 61 countries and the European Union, candidates used anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric to win political favor.

The authoritarian prime minister of Hungary served up anti-LGBTQ+ and Christian right rhetoric at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Hate-related homicides of LGBT people were up 86 percent from 2016, and political rhetoric is partly to blame, says a new report.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has a remarkable record of crazed rhetoric, from space lasers to pedophilia to gazpacho police.

The children's book author and anti-trans activist has increasingly denied the existence of transgender people.

“Transgender people deserve government officials who will lift them up, not attack them simply because of who they are,” the members of Congress wrote.

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

Republican Mark Robinson’s controversial stance on LGBTQ+ issues stirs national debate and concerns among advocates following the tragic death of Nex Benedict.

Ashley Brundage, Nathan Bruemmer, and Vance Ahrens are all vying to be Florida's first transgender lawmakers.

The lesbian MSNBC host showed the audience how Vance went from never Trump to blind Trump worship in a few years.

The far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ activist who advocated for more guns in American society was killed after being shot.

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

While the press secretary said President Trump would denounce the assaults on LGBT centers, he also shrugged off responsibility.