We're just back from the Orlando vigil here in Provincetown, which all of a sudden feels strangely like a potential target for this now amorphous … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Yes, You Are A Target. How Will Orlando Change You?
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Police Release Names and Ages of Seven Victims of Orlando Nightclub Shooting
The City of Orlando has released the names and ages of seven of the victims of last night's attack which took the lives of 50 at the Pulse gay … [Read more...] about Police Release Names and Ages of Seven Victims of Orlando Nightclub Shooting
Violence is No Stranger to the LGBT Community: David Mixner
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed … [Read more...] about Violence is No Stranger to the LGBT Community: David Mixner
Pope Francis Condemns Orlando Shooting
Pope Francis released a statement through the Vatican press office regarding the overnight shooting in Orlando which took the lives of 50 people and … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Condemns Orlando Shooting
Silence Equals Death: Why We Need to ‘Come Out’ as Gun Control Advocates
Republicans and other conservative politicians have responded to the tragic shooting in Orlando in two ways: one is a platitude, the other is the … [Read more...] about Silence Equals Death: Why We Need to ‘Come Out’ as Gun Control Advocates
Obama Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff at All U.S. Buildings for Orlando Shooting Victims
President Obama has ordered flags at all U.S. facilities to be flown at half staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the terrorist … [Read more...] about Obama Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff at All U.S. Buildings for Orlando Shooting Victims
Hillary Clinton on Orlando: ‘To the LGBT Community, Know That You Have Millions of Allies’
Hillary Clinton has released a statement regarding the massacre at Orlando gay nightclub Pulse overnight which took the lives of at least 50 people … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton on Orlando: ‘To the LGBT Community, Know That You Have Millions of Allies’
President Obama on Orlando Gay Nightclub Attack: ‘This Was an Attack of Terror…and Hate’ – WATCH
President Obama addressed the nation following the overnight attacks on Orlando's gay nightclub Pulse which killed at least 50 people and injured at … [Read more...] about President Obama on Orlando Gay Nightclub Attack: ‘This Was an Attack of Terror…and Hate’ – WATCH
Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen Called 911, Pledged Allegiance to ISIS
Orlando shooter Omar Mateen, who killed 50 people and injured 53 others at Orlando's gay Pulse nightclub overnight, called 911 and pledged allegiance … [Read more...] about Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen Called 911, Pledged Allegiance to ISIS
Man With Assault Rifles and Bomb Materials Arrested on Way to L.A. LGBT Pride Parade
A man with assault rifles and ammunition who said he was going to the Los Angeles LGBT Pride parade was arrested by the LAPD today, the L.A. Times … [Read more...] about Man With Assault Rifles and Bomb Materials Arrested on Way to L.A. LGBT Pride Parade