At 6-feet, 8-inches tall, Torrance Cheeves had a heart to match his towering figure. Cheeves' friends say he was "a gentle giant" and "a teddy … [Read more...] about Well-Known San Antonio Drag Performer Murdered In Possible Anti-Gay Hate Crime
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U.S. Marine Uses Heinous ‘Trans Panic’ Defense in Murder of Trans Filipina Woman
U.S. Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton, who was arrested on suspicion of murdering a trans Filipina woman in the Phillipines, is claiming the much … [Read more...] about U.S. Marine Uses Heinous ‘Trans Panic’ Defense in Murder of Trans Filipina Woman
Jerusalem Gay Pride Stabbing Suspect Ruled Psychologically Fit To Stand Trial
A court-ordered psychiatric evaluation of Jersualem gay pride stabbing suspect Yishai Schlissel deemed that he is mentally fit to stand trial reports … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Gay Pride Stabbing Suspect Ruled Psychologically Fit To Stand Trial
Slaughter Of Young Black Trans Women Intensifies, With 5 Murders Reported In 1 Week
When will it end? The other day we told you how Shade Schuler, whose badly decomposed body was found in a vacant field in Dallas, was the 13th … [Read more...] about Slaughter Of Young Black Trans Women Intensifies, With 5 Murders Reported In 1 Week
Murder Of Black Transwoman in Dallas Marks 11th Case Of Trans PoC Homicide In 2015
Dallas police have ruled the death of a black transwoman found with a gunshot wound a homicide, making her the 11th transwoman of color murdered this … [Read more...] about Murder Of Black Transwoman in Dallas Marks 11th Case Of Trans PoC Homicide In 2015
Homophobe Who Attacked Married Gay West Point Grads Arrested in NYC
The man who attacked a married gay couple earlier this month in NYC has been arrested by the NYPD. As we previously reported, the couple are Larry … [Read more...] about Homophobe Who Attacked Married Gay West Point Grads Arrested in NYC
Petition Calls On Obama Administration To Investigate Murders Of Trans Women Of Color
A Houston transgender activist has launched a petition calling on the Obama administration to investigate the murders of transgender women of … [Read more...] about Petition Calls On Obama Administration To Investigate Murders Of Trans Women Of Color
Posters Praising Stabbing at Gay Pride Crop Up in Ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem Neighborhoods
Posters praising last week's Jerusalem gay pride parade stabbing that led to the death of a 16-year-old girl have begun appearing in … [Read more...] about Posters Praising Stabbing at Gay Pride Crop Up in Ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem Neighborhoods
Gay Staten Island Man Physically, Verbally Attacked By NYPD Files $25 Million Lawsuit
A gay Staten Island man who claims he was beaten, threatened and endured gay slurs from four New York Police Department officers during a noise … [Read more...] about Gay Staten Island Man Physically, Verbally Attacked By NYPD Files $25 Million Lawsuit
Jamaica Celebrate’s Its First LGBT Pride With Weeklong Event
Jamaica is celebrating its first gay pride this week with weeklong events featuring flash mobs, art exhibits and performances from LGBT … [Read more...] about Jamaica Celebrate’s Its First LGBT Pride With Weeklong Event