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Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit Against Firm that Monitors Hate Speech

The billionaire seems to be morphing into a cartoon villain.

Robert Mueller Targeted in Trump Devotee's Sexual Harassment Plot

An antigay conspiracy theorist is involved in the alleged scheme to discredit the man investigating the Trump-Russia connection.

Ohio Gay Couple's Car Torched as Neighborhood Dispute Escalates

The men say they've been the target of homophobic harassment for the past few months.

Fatal Shooting of Louisiana Black Gay Man May Have Been Hate Crime

McKinsley LaKeith Lincoln had been "the target of harassment and discrimination," his mother said.

CIA Contractor Details Antigay Harassment by Colleagues in War Zone

Brett Jones, a former Navy SEAL, says he was the target of homophobic, racist, and sexist harassment while serving in Afghanistan.

An Unjust Criminal System: Demand Action Now for LGBT POC

Targeting and harassment by police is very much an LGBT issue, according to shocking new numbers. Isaiah Wilson of the National Black Justice Coalition wants change now.

President Biden, HHS Secretary Becerra mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

"There should be no place for hate in America — and yet too many transgender Americans, including young people, are cruelly targeted and face harassment simply for being themselves," Biden said.

Transparent's Jeffrey Tambor Alleges He Was Fired for Trans Face

Even though he was accused of harassing two trans women on set, producers Jill and Faith Soloway agree with Tambor's assertion that "trans face" made him a target.

Out Lawmakers Reintroduce Anti-Bullying Bill to Honor Tyler Clementi

Clementi died by suicide in 2010 after experiencing homophobic bullying from his roommate and another college student.

Mother of Trans Teen Targeted by Right-Wingers Speaks Out

When the antigay Pacific Justice Institute claimed a transgender teenager was harassing cisgender students in the school bathroom, LGBT activists went to work uncovering the truth -- which has now been confirmed by the teen's lesbian mother.

Does Twitter Only Care About Harassment If You're Famous?

Twitter's ban on Milo Yiannapoulos has been too long in coming. It should not require national media attention for Twitter to act against harassment. 

Sexual Harassment Scourge Extends Beyond Hollywood to Ford and Interior Dept.

Hollywood and congressional power players make headlines for harassment, but the problem is also rooted at places like Ford. 

82% of trans workers have suffered discrimination or harassment: report

"Our analysis indicates that employment discrimination against transgender employees is persistent and widespread," the Williams Institute's report states.

Fox News Anchor Breaks Silence, Sues for Sexual Harassment

Carlson alleges sexual harassment by Fox News CEO Roger Ailes and morning show co-host, Steve Doocy.

Baylor University Gets Exemption From LGBTQ-Related Sexual Harassment Ban

The conservative Christian school didn't like the expansion of Title IX's sexual harassment regulation to include anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.

Oklahoma school district where trans teen Nex Benedict died violated Title IX, Department of Education finds

The district must take corrective action after it was found to violate the rights of LGBTQ+ students and others who were bullied.

Chef John Besh Steps Down After 25 Women Claim Sexual Harassment

The celeb chef reportedly repeatedly sexually harassed women and allowed male employees to do the same. 

Uncover the Latest False Claim of Trans Bathroom Harassment

Supporters of a campaign to repeal California's new law supporting transgender students are once again publishing false claims that allege trans teenagers are harassing their female classmates in restrooms.

Libs of TikTok, other right-wingers lose it after X reinstates bans on misgendering, deadnaming trans people

Advocacy groups say the quiet policy change and weak enforcement mechanisms leave a lot to be desired for the safety of users on the platform formerly called Twitter.