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Man convicted in first federal hate crime trial based on gender identity for murder of Black trans woman

Black trans woman Pebbles LaDime “Dime” Doe was found shot dead in her car in South Carolina. Now, her killer has been found guilty.

African Commission on Human Rights Passes LGBT Resolution

An African Commission on human rights adopted a resolution pledging to fight for LGBT equality and oppose anti-LGBT laws on the continent.

North Carolina Elects Famously Antigay Virginia Foxx Again

Foxx is known for saying Matthew Shepard's murder was not a hate crime.

Suspect Arrested in Murder of South Carolina Trans Woman

Dominick Archield faces murder charges in the death of Denali Berries Stuckey.

Transgender 17-year-old Tayy Dior Thomas shot to death in Alabama

A 20-year-old man, who her family says she had been dating, is charged with her murder.

Black Trans Women Shot to Death in Georgia, Mississippi

Bianca "Muffin" Bankz of Atlanta was a formerly homeless woman rebuilding her life, and Dominique Jackson of Jackson, Miss., was a community leader. Both were just 30.

Teen Accused of Killing Transgender Girl Takes Stand in Defense, Blames Codefendant for Murder

The two accused teens were allegedly obsessed with murder and death, and made a list of potential murder victims from amongst their friends.

Who Is Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Antigay, Trump-Loving, Mike Johnson Supporter?

She told a reporter to "shut up" during a press conference Wednesday.

A Halloween Horror List of The Worst Who Want Your Vote

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a truly scary list of antigay politicians to watch on Election Day?

Antigay Watch List: Winners and Losers

When it comes to this list of homophobic candidates, voters passed on electing a few of the most wacky. But the familiar faces of many villains return.

Anti-LGBT Violence Runs Unchecked in Some EU Countries

Amnesty International urges the European Union to take on the violent homophobia and discrimination that LGBT people face in some member countries.

Defendant Convicted in Gender-Fluid Iowa Teen's Death

Jorge Sanders-Galvez was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Kedarie Johnson.

Sessions Condemns Killings of Trans People

The attorney general -- often hostile to LGBT rights -- makes a shocking statement in defense of transgender people.

Ohio Transgender Woman Not Guilty for Using Women’s Locker Room

Rachel Glines, 31, was found not guilty of three misdemeanor counts of public indecency.

Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution.

New York to Offer ‘X’ Gender Marker on Driver's Licenses

This is a major win for nonbinary New Yorkers.

FBI Shows Gay Bashing Increase in 2006

Hate crimes against gays made up 16% of total documented hate crimes across the United States in 2006, up from 14% in 2005, the FBI reported Monday.

Virginia's Glenn Youngkin Pardons Man Involved in Altercation Over Trans Restroom Policy

Scott Thomas Smith wrongly claimed a student who assaulted his daughter was gender-fluid. After a contentious school board meeting, Smith was convicted of disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.

House passes LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill

Just hours after the White House issued a veto threat Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to add crimes motivated by gender Identity and sexual orientation to those covered by federal hate-crimes law.

Controversy Sullies Canada's LGBTQ Equality Coin

The coin commemorates a 1969 law decriminalizing homosexuality, but some activists point out that anti-LGBTQ persecution continued long afterward.