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Colorado Bully May Be First to Be Sued Under New Hate Crime Law

Andy Towle February 19, 2008

Another ugly story of bullying, this time out of Colorado, where a new hate crime law may make this kid's teen attacker the first to be sued for … [Read more...] about Colorado Bully May Be First to Be Sued Under New Hate Crime Law

Andy Towle February 19, 2008

One of the judicial nominees Bush has been threatening a recess appointment for was recently arrested for DUI wearing a little black dress, fishnet … [Read more...] about News: GQ France, Breakdancing Beckham, Atlantis, Jason Statham

Andy Towle February 18, 2008

The Advocate talks to Jason Rae, at 21 the nation's youngest superdelegate: "I have not yet come out to my parents. I’m realizing that tonight I may … [Read more...] about News: Karen Carpenter, Egypt, Jason Rae, Tuxedos, Michelle Obama

Andy Towle February 18, 2008

A quickly scheduled peace march in Oxnard, California on Saturday drew nearly 1,000 people distraught over the tragic killing of Lawrence King, the … [Read more...] about Huge Vigil Turnout for Gay California Teen Slain in Hate Crime

Andy Towle February 15, 2008

Spy satellite shootdown may endanger International Space Station, will also reveal military's ability to target China's strategic anti-satellite … [Read more...] about News: Spy Satellite, John Rechy, Noah’s Arc, Kalamazoo

Andy Towle February 15, 2008

Brandon McInerney, a 14-year-old eighth-grader, has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime in the shooting death of Lawrence 'Larry' King. … [Read more...] about Shooting of Gay CA Student Officially Labeled a Hate Crime

Andy Towle February 14, 2008

Yesterday I posted about a 15-year-old gay student, now identified as Lawrence King, who was shot by a classmate in front of at least 20 other … [Read more...] about Gay Junior High Student Shot at School Declared Brain Dead

Andy Towle February 13, 2008

A gay junior high school student in Oxnard, California was shot in front of dozens of other classmates yesterday, the L.A. Times reports: "The … [Read more...] about Gay Student Shot at L.A.-Area Junior High School

Andy Towle February 13, 2008

Cleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn reportedly used the word "faggot" toward a man leaving Columbus gay spot Union Cafe Bar + Food on New Year's Eve. … [Read more...] about Brady Quinn in Alleged Anti-Gay New Years Eve Incident

Andy Towle February 12, 2008

"Couple targeted in anti-gay violence wait for medical help, Budapest, Hungary."The 51st annual World Press Photo contest winners have been announced … [Read more...] about Photo of Gay Hungarian Couple Wins World Press Photo Award