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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.

One in Six U.K. LGBs Are Hate-Crime Victims, Says Poll

A poll commissioned by the LGBT nonprofit Stonewall reveals disturbing statistics on hate crimes and police response in the U.K.

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.

Hate Crimes, Including Anti-Trans Crimes, Rose in 2019

The increase is documented in an FBI report, but there are many other hate crimes that go uncounted, activists say.

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.

Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students

New FBI data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the U.S., while highlighting the role that schools play in combating such incidents.

Almost 1 in 5 Hate Crimes Targeted LGBTQ People in 2018

However, the total number of hate crimes decreased.

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. 

Pulse Survivor & VP Harris Speak Out Against Hate-Fueled Violence

In her speech about hate crimes at the United We Stand Summit, Vice President Kamala Harris invited Pulse Nightclub shooting survivor Brandon Wolf to open.

Hate Crimes Spiked 226% in Counties Where Trump Held Rallies

That doesn't mean his rhetoric caused the jump, but it's hard to discount a "Trump effect," researchers say.

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

Help The Advocate document the hate targeting our community.

WATCH: Zero Hate Crimes in Kansas? Really?

The U.S. attorney in Kansas was surprised that no hate crimes were reported in Topeka and Kansas City. 

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

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

Make No Mistake: The New Travel Ban is Targeting LGBT People

Imagine being a lesbian in Syria or a trans person in Libya, and trying to escape to America. Then picture Donald Trump slamming the door in your face.

Gay Man in His 60s Severely Injured in Homophobic Attack

Police are looking for a man who may have information on the brutal assault.

Four Men Arrested in for Alleged Hate-Related Sexual Assault

Police CCTV helped them quickly capture the men they say used a knife to attack a young woman in a queer-friendly neighborhood.

We Must Make Hate Crime Laws Better

We currently lack the information -- and will -- to make a dent in violence perpetrated against minorities, writes Trevon Mayers of New York's LGBT Community Center.

George H.W. Bush, No Ally But No Enemy of LGBTQ People, Dead at 94

The 41st president isn't thought of as a gay ally, but he was light years ahead of Ronald Reagan or even Donald Trump.

WATCH: Woman and Mom Mistaken for Lesbians, Attacked

Police have labeled the attack on Tiffany Santiago and her mother as a hate crime and are searching for three suspects -- two women and a man.