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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.

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What the heck is happening in D.C.? Nothing, until Trump deployed the National Guard

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

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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.

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Senate Dems to Try to Pass Hate Crime Measure

Senate Democrats are trying to force President Bush to sign hate crimes legislation he has threatened to veto by attaching it to a massive bill funding the Defense Department and the Iraq war. Writing violent attacks on gays into federal hate crime laws is related to the war because both are strikes against terrorism, according to a Republican senator and other supporters of the measure.

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Hate-crimes provisions struck from House bill

The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has eliminated hate-crimes provisions benefiting gays and lesbians from a child safety bill. The language had been added to the Children's Safety and Violent Crimes Reduction Act of 2005 on a strong bipartisan vote last fall, but Republican Congressman James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin used a procedural move to get rid of it.

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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.

What the heck is happening in D.C.? Nothing, until Trump deployed the National Guard

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

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.

Trans People Four Times as Likely to Face Violent Crime as Cis

A new study from the Williams Institute provides disturbing figures.

Prison Guard Accused of Violent Anti-LGBTQ+ Crime Gets Plea Bargain

Shane Nolan may escape jail time after allegedly using an antigay slur and throwing a woman into a fire before beating and strangling her.

WATCH: Cops Search for Violent Group in Possible Hate Crime

A gay couple attacked by a large group say they were definitely singled out for their sexual orientation.

Person of Interest ID'd in Murder of AC/DC's Queer Manager Crispin Dye

Prior investigations called out as suspect “NP252” was revealed to have a long history of violent crime.

Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Activist Kendall Stephens Charged with Rape of Two Boys

The activist became an advocate for trans hate crime protections after a violent transphobic home invasion attack.

With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes

Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.

Senate Dems to Try to Pass Hate Crime Measure

Hate-crimes provisions struck from House bill

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.

Two Dallas Men Plead Guilty in Grindr-Related Hate-Crime Spree

They admitted they used the hookup app to target gay men for robbery and other crimes.

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

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

Another Gay Man Attacked in Dallas Crime Spree

A 14th victim was robbed and assaulted Tuesday, and police still have no solid suspects.

Can Shepard Bill Help Stop Global Hate Crimes?

Influential Democrats condemn Donald Trump’s ‘dictator-level’ takeover of nation’s capital

Leading lawmakers are raising deep concerns after the president painted a dark picture of Washington, D.C.

Op-Ed: How An Imaginary Gun Saved My Life

Michael Sandy Trial Highlights Sexual Orientation

The victim was Michael Sandy, a gay black 28-year-old. The suspects were a crew of young whites who ran out of money and drugs on a Sunday night and figured a gay man would be an easy mark for a robbery.

Catholic School Fires Coach for Connection to Antigay Beating

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia fired a high school assistant coach suspected of being involved in a violent attack that left two gay men hospitalized.

Philadelphia Unanimously Passes Hate Crime Law

With statewide legislation to add LGBT hate crimes protections stalled, Philadelphia's City Council takes a step to punish those who target victims because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.

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violent crime

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

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

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

A new study from the Williams Institute provides disturbing figures.

Shane Nolan may escape jail time after allegedly using an antigay slur and throwing a woman into a fire before beating and strangling her.

A gay couple attacked by a large group say they were definitely singled out for their sexual orientation.

Prior investigations called out as suspect “NP252” was revealed to have a long history of violent crime.

The activist became an advocate for trans hate crime protections after a violent transphobic home invasion attack.

Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.

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

They admitted they used the hookup app to target gay men for robbery and other crimes.

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

A 14th victim was robbed and assaulted Tuesday, and police still have no solid suspects.

Leading lawmakers are raising deep concerns after the president painted a dark picture of Washington, D.C.

The victim was Michael Sandy, a gay black 28-year-old. The suspects were a crew of young whites who ran out of money and drugs on a Sunday night and figured a gay man would be an easy mark for a robbery.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia fired a high school assistant coach suspected of being involved in a violent attack that left two gay men hospitalized.

With statewide legislation to add LGBT hate crimes protections stalled, Philadelphia's City Council takes a step to punish those who target victims because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.