Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., and Gordon Smith, R-Ore, introduced the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act in the Senate yesterday, renaming the … [Read more...] about Hate Crimes Bill Introduced, Named for Matthew Shepard
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Vandals Target Tennessee Man in Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Neal Anthony, from McMinnville, Tennessee, had his home targeted last weekend by a group of anti-gay vandals who threw a landscaping rock through his … [Read more...] about Vandals Target Tennessee Man in Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Colorado Teen Assaulted by Fellow Students for Being Gay
Anthony Hergesheimer, a 15-year-old openly gay student in Pueblo, Colorado, was pursued by a group of six fellow students in a car after leaving … [Read more...] about Colorado Teen Assaulted by Fellow Students for Being Gay
News: Larry Birkhead, Gay Firefighter, Harry Reid, Banksy
In addition to having to suffer through ongoing homophobic jokes, a Vancouver firefighter claims he was passed over for promotion because he is gay: … [Read more...] about News: Larry Birkhead, Gay Firefighter, Harry Reid, Banksy
Florida Men Indicted for Murder of Gay Man
Joseph Eli Bearden, 21, and William David Brown Jr., 20, the two men held in connection with the killing of Ryan Skipper, 25, which I posted about … [Read more...] about Florida Men Indicted for Murder of Gay Man
Report: Gay Detroit Senior Andrew Anthos Was Not Attacked
Detroit Police said on Wednesday that gay senior Andrew Anthos, who was reportedly attacked in front of his apartment with a pipe of February 13 after … [Read more...] about Report: Gay Detroit Senior Andrew Anthos Was Not Attacked
Florida Law Enforcement Builds Criminal Case Against Mark Foley
For our past Mark Foley coverage, click here. ABC's The Blotter reports that Florida law enforcement officials are working on possible criminal … [Read more...] about Florida Law Enforcement Builds Criminal Case Against Mark Foley
Vigil Held for Unsolved Gay Murder in Phoenix
A candlelight vigil was held last night at Cielito Park in Phoenix to mark the anniversary of the still unsolved murder of Maurice "Melissa" … [Read more...] about Vigil Held for Unsolved Gay Murder in Phoenix
News: Ira Glass, Crying for Idols, Terry McMillan, UFO
The religious nutjobs don't want gays to adopt or care for foster children. Well, somebody oughta be monitoring the religious nutjobs a little bit … [Read more...] about News: Ira Glass, Crying for Idols, Terry McMillan, UFO
Two Cleared of Hate Crime in Elmira, NY Gay Assault
Last October I posted about an assault against a gay man in the town of Elmira, New York. The attackers reportedly approached their victim, Jaimie … [Read more...] about Two Cleared of Hate Crime in Elmira, NY Gay Assault