Nex Benedict’s tragic death further proves that Oklahoma is not OK
One activist spent time in the area following the tragedy, and while the local LGBTQ+ community remains strong — so does its opposing forces.
March 12, 2024
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Cameroon's Response to Lesbian 'Witches': Rape and Torture
The nation is seeing widespread violence against LGBTQ people, especially lesbians, who are accused of witchcraft.
October 2, 2018
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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June 9, 2015
More of Speaker Mike Johnson’s Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Past and Extremist Ties Is Exposed
One previous client of Johnson's was even reportedly recorded endorsing violence against LGBTQ+ people and abortion providers.
December 10, 2023
A Post-Election Call to Action
The time is now to step up against violence targeting LGBTQ people and other marginalized populations, says the leader of the New York City Anti-Violence Project.
November 11, 2016
Texas Pastor Calls for Gay People to Be Shot in the Head
It's not the first time a preacher from the Stedfast Baptist Church has made the news over calls of violence against LGBTQ+ people.
June 10, 2022
Three LGBTQ+ People Were Killed in Honduras on Same Day
The country's U.N. human rights office has condemned the killings and has demanded a thorough investigation into the violence against LGBTQ+ people.
February 7, 2022
Two gay men, a DJ and a model, were assaulted in D.C. on the same night. Police need info (exclusive)
Two assaults against gay men in Washington, D.C. Sunday are raising alarm about the growing number of high-profile cases of violence against LGBTQ+ people in the queer hub.
October 31, 2024
Georgia State Prisons have housed LGBTQ+ inmates in horrific conditions new DOJ report found
A blistering 93-page report from the Department of Justice notes multiple cases of violence and sexual assault against LGBTQ+ incarcerated people across Georgia.
October 3, 2024
Biden, Polis, and More Call Out Gun Violence, Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry
The president, Colorado's governor, and civil rights groups are responding to the tragedy at Club Q in Colorado Springs.
November 20, 2022
LGBTQ Activist Jeudy Charlot Dead; Some Fear Foul Play
The Haitian civil rights leader was working with an international organization to combat sexual and gender-based violence in his nation.
November 25, 2019
Third Trans Woman Murdered in Honduras This Month
Activist Bessy Ferrera was fatally shot just two days after the death of TV host Santi Carbajal and four days after the murder of stylist Antonia Lainez.
July 11, 2019
Gay Brazilian Gang-Raped; Activists Say President Encourages Violence
President Jair Bolsonaro has exacerbated the anti-LGBTQ+ climate in Brazil, activists say.
June 9, 2021
Joe Biden Releases Plan for LGBTQ Equality
Biden calls for passage of the Equality Act, protections for LGBTQ youth and seniors, addressing anti-trans violence, and more.
March 5, 2020
Drag Doesn't Kill People — Guns Do
Tennessee legislators are passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation while loosening gun laws, ignoring the real cause of violence.
June 29, 2023
Transgender Woman Murdered in El Salvador's Epidemic of Violence
Activists say police and other officials are reluctant to investigate any anti-LGBTQ crimes.
October 31, 2019
We Need an LGBTQ Advocate at the U.N. — Now More Than Ever
If America will only half-heartedly fight for LGBTQ rights overseas, will the United Nations step up?
July 5, 2019
Palestinian Authorities Arrest Over a Dozen LGBTQ Activists
The group alQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society sounded alarms after more than a dozen arrests.
October 31, 2019
Here's How the Global Respect Act Will Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Abuse
The legislation was just passed in the House and its sponsors expect it to pass in the Senate.
February 10, 2022
Why Canada Issued Travel Advisory for Its LGBTQ+ Residents Visiting the U.S.
There are many reasons for LGBTQ+ people to feel unsafe in the United States.
September 1, 2023
Trans Woman Tortured to Death, Her Body Dumped in a Canal
At least 65 trans people have been killed in Mexico this year.
December 17, 2021