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With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes

Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.

Rise in Violence Accompanies Rise in Hate Speech on Twitter

Hateful remarks against LGBTQ+ people and Jews have become more common on Twitter since Elon Musk took over.

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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PHOTOS: LGBT International — Pride and Punishment

The international world showed off its pride this weekend. But that triggered hate and violence as well.

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.

Pulse Survivor Encourages Reflection of Resilience

A dozen cities today honor those killed or wounded in acts of hate and violence.

Biden Marks Pulse Anniversary With Call to Action

We must do more than remember the tragedy, the president says; we must address gun violence and anti-LGBTQ+ hate.

Op-ed: Yes, Trans Men Experience Real Violence

Boys Do Cry: When we expand violence data beyond hate crimes, it's clear that trans men are targeted at comparable rates to trans women.

Ellen Page Draws Line From Antigay Pence to Jussie Smollett Attack

Appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the out actress implored people to "connect the dots" between hateful rhetoric and violence against marginalized people. 

A neighborhood approach to combating hate crimes in Los Angeles

“Because of our past conduct in law enforcement, and the government, there’s this built-in distrust of us, which to be frank, we’ve earned,” one police official said.

Is It Safe to Fly a Pride Flag After California Shooting Tragedy? Readers Weigh in

We asked readers what they think about displaying a Pride flag in today’s political climate.

Puerto Rican Afro-Latina Trans Woman Chanell Perez Ortiz Fatally Shot

She was found along a road behind a university campus.

Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Man sentenced to life for hate-crime murder of trans woman Dime Doe

A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman, in the first federal trial for a hate crime based on the victim’s perceived gender identity.

New Pride Flag Pays Tribute to California Mother Killed for Allyship

The community remains in mourning after Laura Ann Carleton's death.

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.

Minneapolis Mass Shooting Leaves Transgender Community Fearful

One person was killed and six injured in a mass shooting at a venue popular among transgender patrons.

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.

Suspect ID'd in Killing of California Woman Shot for Displaying Pride Flag

The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department says the man who killed Laura Ann Carleton was Travis Ikeguchi, who was killed in a confrontation with deputies.

Transgender people are being killed at an alarming rate, especially in the South (exclusive)

New findings reveal a disturbing increase in violence against transgender individuals, spotlighting the South’s lax gun laws and discriminatory policies.

Election Offices Targeted with Fentanyl-Laced Letters and Pride Flags

Suspicious letters containing fentanyl were sent to multiple states’ election offices, and the inclusion of the Progress Pride Flag raises questions about the sender’s motives.