The Church of Scotland takes a stand against the Malawi government that imprisoned a gay couple earlier this week: "It is not right to imprison … [Read more...] about News: Matthew Morrison, Malawi, HIV, Transgender Rights
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Man Who Directed Play About Homophobia Beaten In Anti-Gay Assault
A gay man in Windsor, Ontario, was beaten, robbed and called anti-gay slurs during an attack yesterday. This comes days after a play about homophobia … [Read more...] about Man Who Directed Play About Homophobia Beaten In Anti-Gay Assault
Two People Shot Outside Gay 90’s Nightclub in Minneapolis
Two people were shot outside Gay 90's nightclub in Minneapolis early this morning, WCCO reports: "Police said the shootings happened at the … [Read more...] about Two People Shot Outside Gay 90’s Nightclub in Minneapolis
Weekend Attack on Gay Dallas Men Reclassified as Hate Crime
A weekend baseball bat attack on two men in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas has been classified a hate crime by police, the Dallas Morning News … [Read more...] about Weekend Attack on Gay Dallas Men Reclassified as Hate Crime
Gay Men Attacked With Baseball Bats, Called Homophobic Slurs
Two gay men were attacked early Saturday morning after leaving a gay bar in Dallas - with baseball bats. According to the victims, who are simply … [Read more...] about Gay Men Attacked With Baseball Bats, Called Homophobic Slurs
Killer of Gay Puerto Rican Teen Jorge Mercado Pleads Guilty, Gets 99 Years in Prison
Juan Matos, the man charged in the brutal murder of gay Puerto Rican teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, pleaded guilty today and received an immediate … [Read more...] about Killer of Gay Puerto Rican Teen Jorge Mercado Pleads Guilty, Gets 99 Years in Prison
Mistrial Declared in Brooklyn Hate Crime Trial of Keith Phoenix
The jury deliberating the case of Keith Phoenix, charged in the murder of Ecuadorean immigrant Jose Sucuzhañay in Brooklyn, has declared a mistrial … [Read more...] about Mistrial Declared in Brooklyn Hate Crime Trial of Keith Phoenix
Gay Teen Savagely Murdered in Scotland
Very savagely. Jack Frew and a friend were attacked and slashed with a knife in Glasgow while walking home Thursday night. The Scotsman reports: … [Read more...] about Gay Teen Savagely Murdered in Scotland
News: Staten Island Ferry, Betty White, Mom Ink, Kristin Chenoweth
The same Staten Island ferry involved in a 2003 accident that killed 11 people crashed again today. 37 people were hurt. NYT: "The ferry was … [Read more...] about News: Staten Island Ferry, Betty White, Mom Ink, Kristin Chenoweth
Hakim Scott Gets Manslaughter, No Hate Crime Conviction in Killing of Ecuadorean Man He Perceived as Gay
Despite the fact that anti-gay and anti-Hispanic slurs were used during the attack, no hate crime convictions were handed down in the guilty verdict … [Read more...] about Hakim Scott Gets Manslaughter, No Hate Crime Conviction in Killing of Ecuadorean Man He Perceived as Gay