An unfortunate and "contemptible" incident from every angle. A temporary structure housing the remains of 9/11 victims was set on fire on … [Read more...] about Harvard Law Grad Arrested for Arson at NYC 9/11 Memorial Chapel
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Mob Beats Gay Man to Death in His Own Home in Karachi, Pakistan
A disturbing story from Karachi, Pakistan - 60-year-old Mohammad Hashim Jhokio was beaten to death by an angry mob after they burst in to his home and … [Read more...] about Mob Beats Gay Man to Death in His Own Home in Karachi, Pakistan
Thousands Rally Against Anti-Gay Hate Crimes in London
(image flickr user zefrog) Thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square in London last night for a vigil in response to a recent surge in anti-gay hate … [Read more...] about Thousands Rally Against Anti-Gay Hate Crimes in London
Jack Price, Victim of Anti-Gay NYC Beating, Leaves Hospital, Speaks
Jack Price, the gay man whose bashing by two thugs in Queens, NYC three weeks ago was captured on surveillance video, left the hospital yesterday … [Read more...] about Jack Price, Victim of Anti-Gay NYC Beating, Leaves Hospital, Speaks
UK Anti-Hate Vigils: Tonight in London, Sunday in Liverpool
Thousands are expected in Trafalgar Square in London tonight for a vigil against anti-LGBT hate crimes. The BBC reports: "Homophobic attack … [Read more...] about UK Anti-Hate Vigils: Tonight in London, Sunday in Liverpool
Pat Robertson on LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation: ‘The Noose Has Tightened Around the Necks of Christians’
Delibrately spreading misinformation, Christian extremist Pat Robertson discussed the MatthewShepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hates Crimes Prevention … [Read more...] about Pat Robertson on LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation: ‘The Noose Has Tightened Around the Necks of Christians’
News: Michael Jackson, Argentina, Jenny Durkan, Barbie, Coyotes
Rex Wockner: 8,000 volunteers working in Maine, and more needed... Mario tries to find the right shade.Joe Jackson on the King of Pop: "He's … [Read more...] about News: Michael Jackson, Argentina, Jenny Durkan, Barbie, Coyotes
Canadian Lesbian Who Was Attacked in Front of School, Kids, Testifies
You may remember last year I posted about Anji Dimitriou and Jane Currie, who were attacked by a man outside a school in front of kids while picking … [Read more...] about Canadian Lesbian Who Was Attacked in Front of School, Kids, Testifies
Watch: Obama Remarks on Passage of Hate Crimes Law
President Obama made remarks late today on the MatthewShepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hates Crimes Prevention Bill, which he signed into law earlier … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Remarks on Passage of Hate Crimes Law
Obama Signs Historic Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation
After remarks on the Department of Defense authorization bill, President Barack Obama moments ago recognized Judy and Dennis Shepard and the family of … [Read more...] about Obama Signs Historic Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation