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Gay couple severely beaten by Shake Shack employees after kissing, video appears to show

Christian Dingus and his partner were at a Shake Shack late Saturday when their innocent display of affection sparked a physical confrontation.

Gay Man Sentenced to Death, Allegedly Because Jurors Thought He'd Enjoy Prison

The lawyers of convicted murderer Charles Rhines say homophobia played a role in his sentencing.

Gay Killer Charles Rhines Has Been Executed for 1993 Murder

Jurors in 1993 allegedly asserted Charles Rhines should be executed because he might enjoy prison sex during a life sentence.

Almost 1 in 5 Hate Crimes Targeted LGBTQ People in 2018

However, the total number of hate crimes decreased.

Seattle Mayor Reflects on Gun Violence As City Among Highest in Antigay Crimes

Data from 2012 shows that Seattle is one of the larger American cities with the highest rates of anti-LGBT hate crimes in the U.S.

REPORT: 'It Is Still Dangerous To Be LGBTQ'

While overall violence against LGBTQ and HIV-affected people is down, trans women and LGBTQ people of color are more and more likely to be attacked, even killed.

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You Tell Us: Are LGBT Hate Crimes on the Rise?

Help The Advocate document the hate targeting our community.

New A.G. Matt Whitaker's Cozy Past With Homophobes

The acting U.S. attorney general (since Jeff Sessions's) departure, once prosecuted a gay politician in a flimsy case and worked for an antigay candidate.

NYPD seeks teens in suspected homophobic hate crime

The four youths reported hurled fists, hard objects, and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs at two gay men out for a walk.

The Specious Legal Argument at the Center of the Cake Case

The antigay baker is framing his argument around freedom of speech, not freedom of religion. Where that will lead, no one knows.

Lesbian Cop Sues Her Bosses, Claiming Anti-White Discrimination

Sgt. Larissa LaMay says she was passed over for a promotion because she is white, while her lawyer says the Michigan State Police are "drunk on diversity."

Police: Antigay Vandalism Isn't a Hate Crime

Despite the hateful evidence, polices say it's not enough to call the vandalism a hate crime. 

Man in West Village Victimized in Antigay Attack

Police are on the lookout for the homophobic assailant who attacked a man Sunday. 

California: Criminal Defendants Won't Be Able to Say This In Court

Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign a bill into law that bars criminal defendants from using homophobic and transphobic arguments in court.

Murders Motivated by Bias Against LGBT People on Rise

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs identified a record number of anti-LGBT murders in 2011.

Op-ed: Yes, the Philly Attack Was a Hate Crime

We must fight for fully inclusive hate-crimes laws in Pennsylvania and beyond, says Rep. Brian Sims.

Russia’s LGBTQ Rally Ban Violates Human Rights, Court Rules

A European court ruled that Russia is in violation of human rights, but that's never stopped the government before. 

WATCH: Pa. State Senator: I'm Gay; Get Over It

Outgoing Pennsylvania state senator Jim Ferlo says he's never hidden his sexuality -- but now it's time to come out and pass hate-crimes protections in his home state.