Hate Crimes News / LGBTQ Nation

I never met Matthew Shepard in life, but I know him in death

In the words of Judy Shepard, Matt’s mother, “Go home, give your kids a hug, and don’t let a day go by without telling them you love them.”

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17th ‘hate bias’ incident occurs at Maryland’s College Park campus in 2 years

University of Maryland in College Park police are investigating two reported "hate bias" incidents involving anti-LGBT rhetoric.

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Gay activists in Russia arrested for celebrating Pride

Police sought to detain anyone holding a rainbow flag or other "gay propaganda" after a Pride parade was canceled in St. Petersburg.

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Study shows just listening to Trump speak makes liberals more racist

Even Clinton supporters start adopting his tone and accepting his racism when they listen to his speeches.

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Trump’s Justice Department is removing LGBT questions from a survey on violence

They say it's a "potentially sensitive" question despite the high rate of violence LGBT people endure.

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The 5 most dangerous religious right leaders in Trump’s America

One of them leads a Bible study for Trump's cabinet and members of Congress. He says God doesn't hear the prayers of Jews.

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Was this gay man’s killing a hate crime or a tragic accident?

TaRon M. Carson was gunned down in Kansas City. No arrests have been made and the police have offered little in the way of information.

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Dear straight people, are you afraid to hold your partner’s hand in public?

Over half of gay men said they felt scared to hold hands with the person they love.

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GOP-controlled Michigan state senate condemns anti-LGBT groups as ‘domestic terrorists’

Unanimously.

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Police arrest man for intentionally hitting transgender woman with his car

Police have arrested a man for the hit and run.

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