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Montana Man Sentenced for Shooting Spree to Rid Town of Gays and Lesbians

John Russell Howald had previously served two years in prison for decapitating a neighbor’s dog with a chainsaw.

Target Sued Over Inclusion of LGBTQ-Friendly Merchandise

The right continues to demonize LGBTQ+ people by targeting businesses that support them.

How Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights Is Part of the Authoritarian Playbook

Corrupt leaders from Colombia to Hungary to Oklahoma are using us as pawns to maintain power.

Report: LGBTQ+ Students Are Target of Coordinated Right-Wing Attack

Some 280 bills seeking to limit classroom discussions of LGBTQ+ and racial issues or create a hostile school climate have been introduced this year.

Russia Begins Targeting LGBTQ+ People, Per Putin's Orders

Lawmakers are rushing to pass bills to further erode LGBTQ+ rights in the already hostile nation.

Oregon Man Sentenced for Terror Spree Targeting LGBTQ+ People in Idaho

Matthew Alan Lehigh used his to car to attack people he perceived to be LGBTQ+.

Right-Wing Group Targets LGBTQ+ Existence in Michigan Schools

The group opposes any mention of the LGBTQ+ experience in an outrageous opt-out form.

Target Caught in an Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaign's Crosshairs

Threats were levied against Target employees and there were instances of damaged products and displays in stores.

Russia Targets LGBTQ+ Community with Mental Health Directive

Putin directs sexologists to treat homosexuality the same as bestiality.

Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Sex Workers Targeted Again by Politicians

The EARN IT Act, which the Senate could advance tomorrow, is dangerous.

California Cocktail Lounge Supporting LGBTQ+ Community Targeted by Arsonist

Sorry Not Sorry has been the victim of increasingly dangerous acts of vandalism.

Pope Francis Warns of ‘Culture of Hate’ Targeting LGBTQ People

Francis compared anti-LGBTQ government leaders to Hitler.

Bomb Threats Target LGBTQ+ Events Across the U.S. Over the Weekend

A sinister pattern has emerged as multiple cities witness threats against LGBTQ-friendly events.

LGBTQ+ Student Group Targeted With Bomb Threat Over Drag Show

Because the South Dakota State University students played host to a kid-friendly drag event, somebody sent a bomb threat targeting the LGBTQ+ group.

There Are Currently 108 Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ People

State-level legislation aimed at transgender student athletes, along with anti-LGBTQ+ "religious freedom" bills, is proliferating.

How Abortion Bans Target the LGBTQ Community

Politicians are stripping LGBTQ people of their right to health care, writes Planned Parenthood's Tamika Turner.

Biden Blasts ‘Prejudiced’ Lawmakers for Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights

About 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in legislatures across the country.

LGBTQ+ community in Washington, D.C. targeted in payroll phishing scam

Here are four tips to prevent falling victim to a phishing scam.

GOP Candidate Targets LGBTQ+ Children in ‘Disgusting’ Campaign Ad

Tim James, a Republican candidate in Alabama, is taking aim at queer minors in his bid to become governor. 

Biden Admin Slams Republicans for Targeting, Attacking LGBTQ+ Students

President Joe Biden called Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bills "hateful" and assured LGBTQ+ Americans that "you are loved and accepted just as you are."

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Hate crimes skyrocket in Los Angeles, especially targeting LGBTQ+ people

Gay men and transgender folks were targeted most as hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community rose 45 percent in the past year.