Scroll To Top

Crime

Gay men's chorus member killed in suspected Texas road rage attack — family and police seek help

Edward Espino, 47, was found shot in a stopped car on Interstate 35 that was subsequently struck from behind by another vehicle.

Transgender woman killed by L.A. police after calling for help

Linda Becerra Moran said she had been kidnapped. A police officer shot her after telling her to drop a knife.

What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15

A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.

DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The DHS quietly updated its policy manual earlier this month, removing LGBTQ+ identities from the section prohibiting surveillance based solely on immutable characteristics.

Two more arrested in death of transgender man Sam Nordquist

Kimberly L. Sochia and Thomas G. Eaves are charged with second-degree murder "of depraved indifference" in connection with the death of the trans man.

Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

FBI raids leader of gay furry hacking group that went after the organization behind Project 2025

In July of 2024, the group of gay furries posted data it claimed to have hacked from the Heritage Foundation, the group spearheading the Project 2025 agenda.

Minnesota anti-trans state senator, who touted Trump derangement syndrome, arrested for soliciting a minor

Anti-trans elected officials appear to be far more likely to be a danger to minors than drag queens or transgender people.

Gay artist-activist couple killed in upstate New York; suspect charged with murder

Prominent Buffalo couple Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto were found dead in their home Tuesday.

New evidence could help solve 23-year-old cold case of gay man murdered in Colorado

Ricky Espinoza was last seen alive by his family on June 23, 2001, five days before his killing.

Who are the Zizians, a cult-like group led by a transgender woman?

The group has been linked to six killings.

Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.

Out California firefighter stabbed to death; wife is lead suspect

Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain who had fought the recent Los Angeles-area fires, was found dead in her home. Police are searching for her wife, Yolanda Olenjniczak.

Missing gay Arizona yoga instructor, Marcus Freiberger, found dead after blind date

Marcus Freiberger, 45, was found dead almost a month after he went missing following a blind date.

Rebecca Marodi murder: Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain detained in Mexico

Yolanda Olenjniczak, also known as Yolanda Marodi, was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Mexico on suspicion of murder.

Seven suspects charged with torture, killing of trans man Sam Nordquist appeared in court

All seven pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include forcing two children aged 7 and 12 to take part in the torture.

Prosecutors say kids forced to torture trans man

Seven defendants have been indicted on first-degree murder and other charges but not a hate crime.

What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15

Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.

Black transgender woman Amyri Dior fatally shot in Milwaukee

Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain was convicted of killing her first husband

Yolanda Olenjniczak, who is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, fire captain Rebecca Marodi, was convicted of killing her first husband over two decades ago.