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Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students

New FBI data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the U.S., while highlighting the role that schools play in combating such incidents.

Gun violence ‘is always going to sit with me:’ Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America

In a week dedicated to reflecting on loss and advocacy, two survivors opened up about their personal battles and the ongoing fight against gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.

Maine Massacre Suspect’s Anti-Transgender, Extremist Views Emerge Amid Pleas For Gun Control

Robert Card’s right-wing extremist, anti-trans digital footprint has been uncovered as President Biden calls for decisive action on gun safety following the Lewiston tragedy.

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NYPD Officers May Be Cleared in Killing of Gay Black Man, According to Draft Report

An advocacy group calls on Mayor Adams and Commissioner Caban to overturn the recommendation and decry continued obstruction and lack of accountability.

This Transgender Harvard Law Instructor’s Front-Row Seat to Domestic Terrorism

Alejandra Caraballo has been copied on dozens of email bomb threats made across the country.

New Jersey Families Evacuated From Drag Queen Story Hour Event Amid Bomb Threat

The threat to the well-being of the kids was not the drag queen reading a story.

California Library Gets Bomb Threat After Kicking Out Transphobic Group

After a library official kicked out a speaker who kept misgendering trans women and video of the incident got spread online, somebody called in a bomb threat.

Two Men Stabbed Outside D.C. Gay Bar

They had stepped out to smoke a cigarette when they suffered an unprovoked stabbing attack.

Minneapolis Mass Shooting Leaves Transgender Community Fearful

One person was killed and six injured in a mass shooting at a venue popular among transgender patrons.

Libs of TikTok Mocks Pregnant Trans Man’s Murder

Chaya Raichik, who runs the account, claims to just hold up a mirror to the LGBTQ+ community in an effort to protect kids from “indoctrination.”

Lesbian Couple Gunned Down in Washington State Mass Shooting

The two women were killed at a concert last month.

Illinois Village Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Gay Man

He was subjected to episodes of violence and called derogatory slurs, the lawsuit alleged.

LGBTQ+ Veterans Stand Up to Far-Right Extremism in Texas

These military veterans stood guard so people could celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility.

Club Q Victims, Heroes Identified by Colorado Springs Police

Law enforcement officials in Colorado Springs released the names at their third press conference in two days to update the public on developments in the mass shooting.

LGBTQ+ People, Men Are Seeking More Domestic Violence Help

A Colorado advocacy group wants men and LGBTQ+ people to know that they're just a phone call away.

2 Homophobic Assaults Reported After Berlin's Pride Celebrations

Police reported two incidents of anti-LGBTQ+ violence in the hours after Germany's largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Berlin.

Gun Violence Generates Panic Across America on Independence Day

There were more than a dozen mass shootings across the United States over the July 4 holiday weekend.

Run for Your Life: The Growing Fear of Violence in LGBTQ+ America

The increasing rate of hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. has caused continued anxiety, putting many on guard even at events like Pride. 

Shooting Outside Gay Club in Oslo Leaves 2 Dead Hours Before Pride

Almost 20 people were also injured in the shooting that happened hours before the Norwegian capital's Pride march was to take place.

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