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'Abhorrent:' Man sets lesbian couples on fire, killing one and injuring several others

The attack at a boarding house that killed one and left seven others injured has been called "one of the most abhorrent hate crimes in recent years."

Lesbian Says Attackers Carved Slurs Into Her Body

A woman in Lincoln, Neb., said three men broke into her home early Sunday morning, carved antigay slurs into her body, and then tried to burn down her house.

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An attacker fired a pellet gun at 4 LGBTQ+ bars in California. The community wants answers

A staff member at one of the bars said their establishment has been the target of several anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the past, and they suspect the threats will continue.

Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and DEI for Los Angeles wildfires

While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.

50 Years Ago, the Fire at the Up Stairs Lounge Gay Bar in New Orleans Killed 32

The fire was the deadliest attack on queer people in the U.S. in the 20th century.

Catholic School Fires Coach for Connection to Antigay Beating

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia fired a high school assistant coach suspected of being involved in a violent attack that left two gay men hospitalized.

Police Say Video Proves Gay Man Burned in Attack on Pregnant Woman

The man had earlier claimed he was the victim of an antigay hate crime.

‘Blackout drunk’ former prison guard convicted for strangling, throwing queer woman into a live fire

Shane Nolan is facing prison for the attack, but escapes hate crime enhancement.

Home of Gay Man and Two Trans Women Destroyed in Possible Arson Attack

A GoFundMe page has been set up for the three who barely escaped with their lives but lost everything in the fire.

Kiev Is Burning

A historic theater is attacked during an LGBT film festival.

Maddow and Comey Talk Trump Dishonesty, Russian Hookers, and More

James Comey discusses an "orchestrated campaign" against him and his lack of trust in Donald Trump in an interview with Rachel Maddow.

Arson Suspected After San Diego Queer Women's Bar Set on Fire

Damage was limited to the bar's front patios. The fire remains under investigation.

Investigation Continues Into Brutal Nebraska Hate Crime

Lincoln, Nebraska police met with the FBI Tuesday as the investigation continued into a horrific attack that left an out lesbian with antigay slurs carved into her skin.

Megyn Kelly rants about 'obese' lesbians when talking about L.A. fires

On a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the MAGA firebrand said she wants to be rescued by a "strong man" not "overweight, out-of-shape women."

To prevent post-election violence, businesses need to exercise 'Citizens United' rights

Here’s what employers should do to help prevent another violent insurrection, Michael Dru Kelley writes.