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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes rose in 2023, even while crime decreased overall: FBI report

LGBTQ+ activists say homophobic and transphobic political rhetoric bears a degree of blame.

Utah parent accuses girl's basketball player of being trans, gets banned from games

Utah's anti-transgender laws are putting even children who aren't trans in jeopardy.

Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ People Surge, FBI Reports

The FBI’s Annual Crime Report unveils a stark rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community, fueling national concern.

Alabama Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

The legislation "is nothing more than a politically motivated bill designed to discriminate against an already vulnerable population," says the Human Rights Campaign's Alphonso David.

Las Vegas man shot at his gay neighbors while screaming homophobic slurs, police say

75-year-old Larry Walraven was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, as well as a hate crime enhancement.

Oklahoma Governor Signs Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Into Law

The restrictive measure is one of several pieces of far-right legislation Oklahoma has passed, including one of the nation's most draconian abortion laws.

Federal Judge Blocks "Bathroom Bill" for UNC Students, Faculty

The injunction applies only to the transgender students and faculty who filed suit, but the university had already announced it would not enforce the transphobic bathroom provisions of House Bill 2.

Prepare for Supreme Showdown Over Trans Student Rights

A Virginia school board must let a trans student use the boys' restroom, even as the district appeals the issue to the nation's highest court.

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Stochastic Terrorism: Links Between the GOP, Right-Wing Influencers & Neo-Nazi Violence

The right is weaponizing language to encourage acts of violence against marginalized communities.

FBI Report Finds Increase in Hate Crimes Against Transgender People

Last year saw the highest number of overall hate crimes in the United States since 2008, according to the FBI's data. 

In U.S., 1 in 5 Reported Hate Crimes Target Gay or Bi Victims

Meanwhile, the FBI's annual report also included crimes motivated by the victim's gender identity or gender nonconformity.

Public Schools in N.Y. Get New Guidelines for Trans Students

Groups that have championed the cause of LGBT students say the new guidelines go a long way toward protecting vulnerable children.

N.Y.'s Trans Kids Speak Out About 'Torture' In School

The New York Civil Liberties Union says its new report exposes illegal treatment of transgender and gender-nonconforming students throughout the state.

Hate Crimes, Including Those Against Gays, Jumped 17 Percent in 2017

The spike also included a 37 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

Planet Fitness bans member who photographed trans woman changing — and it's not sorry

Planet Fitness is standing behind its decision to ban a member who photographed a transgender woman in a locker room.

Trans Woman Allegedly Raped in Stonewall Inn Bathroom

A trans woman was allegedly raped at the Stonewall Inn, the iconic site of LGBT liberation.

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After Woman Chased Out Bathroom, Denny's Says Supports Trans Customers

The diner chain declares trans customers can use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.

Ohio Man Has Epic Meltdown at Petco Over Gender-Neutral Bathroom

His poor dog appeared confused and scared as the man ranted.

Active Shooter? No, Just a Man Protesting Target Bathrooms

"I do not want some wicked pervert in the same bathroom as my wife or my daughter," said the man, about Target's transgender bathroom policy.