Today is the 2012 International Transgender Day of Remembrance, created to draw attention to the many people killed due to anti-trans hatred and … [Read more...] about Today is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance
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No Parole For Man Guilty In 1990 Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Michael Taylor was denied parole for his role in 1990 murder of 44-year old James Zappalorti here in New York City. Taylor, then 20 years old, and … [Read more...] about No Parole For Man Guilty In 1990 Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Gay Man Beaten Unconscious in Homophobic Assault at Camp for the Homeless: VIDEO
Glen Ortmann, a homeless man in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, says he was beaten unconscious in a homophobic assault in a homeless camp in the woods … [Read more...] about Gay Man Beaten Unconscious in Homophobic Assault at Camp for the Homeless: VIDEO
Phoenix Activist and Performer Austin Head Assaulted: Report
Towleroad received this report from a reader over the weekend:Austin Head, a Phoenix-based entertainer, activist and star of LogoTV’s Positive Youth … [Read more...] about Phoenix Activist and Performer Austin Head Assaulted: Report
Texas Inmate Pleads Guilty To Federal Hate Crime
Last December, Texas prison inmate John Hall attacked another inmate because his victim appeared to be gay. Today, the Justice Department announced … [Read more...] about Texas Inmate Pleads Guilty To Federal Hate Crime
$22,000 Reward For Information In NYC Gay Activist’s Murder
The New York Police Department, Mayor Mike Bloomberg's office and Crime Stoppers are offering $22,000 reward for information about the attack on … [Read more...] about $22,000 Reward For Information In NYC Gay Activist’s Murder
Santa Barbara Police Release Audio of New Years Eve Assault on Gay Couple by Skinheads: VIDEO
Santa Barbara, California police this week released audio of a horrific New Years Eve attack after they said that they've exhausted all leads in … [Read more...] about Santa Barbara Police Release Audio of New Years Eve Assault on Gay Couple by Skinheads: VIDEO
Queens Gay Activist Taken Off Life Support After Attack
New York City police confirmed that long-time New York City gay activist Lou Rispoli (pictured, left) was taken off life support after being attacked … [Read more...] about Queens Gay Activist Taken Off Life Support After Attack
Terrorism Charges For FRC Shooter Floyd Lee Corkins
This should revive the debate about whether 28-year old Floyd Lee Corkins was making a political statement when he shot and injured a security guard … [Read more...] about Terrorism Charges For FRC Shooter Floyd Lee Corkins
Ky. Men Acquitted In Anti-Gay Hate Crime Case
Anthony Ray Jenkins and David Jason Jenkins managed to escape a federal hate crime guilty verdict in their Kentucky trial yesterday. The Jenkins boys … [Read more...] about Ky. Men Acquitted In Anti-Gay Hate Crime Case