A landmark first prosecution under a federal hate crimes law for the murder of a transgender victim has been successful. Joshua Vallum, 27, of … [Read more...] about Man Will Be First Prosecuted Under Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act for Transgender Murder
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British Gay Man Speaks Out About Beating by Cage Fighter Keith Moult That Left Him for Dead
A 56-year-old gay man in England has opened up about a vicious homophobic attack that left him unconscious. David Ryan was walking home from a pub … [Read more...] about British Gay Man Speaks Out About Beating by Cage Fighter Keith Moult That Left Him for Dead
Papa John’s Pizza Worker Assaults Gay Men for Hugging in Restaurant: WATCH
A work at Papa John's was captured on camera as he assaulted a gay customer after unleashing a tirade of homophobic slurs on the customer and his … [Read more...] about Papa John’s Pizza Worker Assaults Gay Men for Hugging in Restaurant: WATCH
Activists Targeted in Brutal Homophobic Assault by Men Yelling ‘Trump, Trump, Trump’
Four activists were attacked by Trump supporters in New York City on Saturday night in an alleged assault witnesses are describing as racist and … [Read more...] about Activists Targeted in Brutal Homophobic Assault by Men Yelling ‘Trump, Trump, Trump’
Trump Supporter Shouting ‘Straight White Men Rule’ Attacks Gay Couple…in Sydney, Australia
A gay couple was allegedly attacked in a Sydney, Australia McDonald's restaurant by a supporter of Donald Trump, the Star Observer reports: Sam and … [Read more...] about Trump Supporter Shouting ‘Straight White Men Rule’ Attacks Gay Couple…in Sydney, Australia
Gay Man Attacked by Store Manager, Customer in Front of 4-Year-Old Son: ‘The Faggot Who Voted for Hillary’
James Shawlin and his 4-year-old son were shopping at Floor and Decor in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Friday when he says they were verbally assaulted … [Read more...] about Gay Man Attacked by Store Manager, Customer in Front of 4-Year-Old Son: ‘The Faggot Who Voted for Hillary’
Why America Doesn’t Ban Hate Speech
Donald Trump's victory has left some Americans feeling that the lid on hate speech has been ripped off. The Southern Poverty Law Center has … [Read more...] about Why America Doesn’t Ban Hate Speech
Out Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse Targeted with Anti-Gay Threats: ‘You Are Going Down’
Out Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse has been targeted in two incidents of ugly anti-gay abuse since the election, and shared a threatening … [Read more...] about Out Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse Targeted with Anti-Gay Threats: ‘You Are Going Down’
Gay Florida Couple Attacked in Hateful Anonymous Letter from Trump Supporter: WATCH
A gay St. Petersburg, Florida couple received a hateful anonymous letter from a Trump supporter they believe lives in their neighborhood. John … [Read more...] about Gay Florida Couple Attacked in Hateful Anonymous Letter from Trump Supporter: WATCH
NYC Councilman Threatened With Execution by Trump Supporter Leads March to Trump Tower: WATCH
Gay New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (above and right) received death threats last week after he announced plans to hold a march protesting … [Read more...] about NYC Councilman Threatened With Execution by Trump Supporter Leads March to Trump Tower: WATCH