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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.

BLM-Supporting Gay Cop Nominated to Lead Customs and Border Patrol

President Biden announced his intent to nominate Tucson, Ariz., Police Chief Chris Magnus as CPB commissioner.

Kamala Harris triumphs in debate as unhinged Trump lies about transgender surgeries & immigrants eating pets

The vice president appeared powerful and in command of the night’s events. Trump? Not so much.

Almost 1 in 5 Hate Crimes Targeted LGBTQ People in 2018

However, the total number of hate crimes decreased.

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.

Gay Men Targeted in Homophobic NYC Attack Speak Out

"It makes me feel motivated to raise awareness and to get the message out that we are here and we aren't going anywhere," one victim said.

3 Philly Gay Bashing Suspects 'Maintain Their Innocence'

Kevin Harrigan, Kathryn Knott, and Philip Williams are facing felony assault and conspiracy charges for the September 11 attack that left a gay couple hospitalized.

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Op-ed: Yes, the Philly Attack Was a Hate Crime

We must fight for fully inclusive hate-crimes laws in Pennsylvania and beyond, says Rep. Brian Sims.

On Pulse Anniversary, a Call for LGBTQ+ Support for Gun Reform

LGBTQ+ and gun safety groups join to point out how gun violence affects our community and how we can address it.

Washington Post Writers: Putting FRC in Same Club as KKK Is Unfair

Dana Milbank and Jennifer Rubin stop just short of blaming the shooting on SPLC's classification of FRC as a hate group, but still claim FRC is a harmless Christian policy group. 

Donald Trump closes transphobic Republican National Convention with long, lie-filled speech

The Republican nominee repeated his usual falsehoods about the 2020 election having been stolen from him, while his son Eric spewed some transphobia.

Trump Policies Will Send LGBT Asylum Seekers to Their Deaths

The Justice Department aims to bar anyone who enters the U.S. illegally from applying for asylum, a move that would put many in mortal danger.

Could Antigay Violence Like France's Happen Here?

A revolution on Paris streets is backlash against marriage equality, and two years in, the violence is unabated.

Recap: Joe Biden and Donald Trump took to the debate stage

Tonight is the night. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are in Atlanta for the first presidential debate.

At 25, Jonathan Herzog Is Trying to Unseat a Congressional Icon

Activist Adam Eli speaks with gay congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog, who hopes to defeat Jerrold Nadler.

12 Crimes That Changed the LGBT World

The Advocate has covered the LGBT community for 45 years, and these crimes won't soon be forgotten.

The Situation for LGBT Asylum Seekers Just Got Even More Dire

Even though courts initially froze Trump's "Muslim bans," his executive orders still slowed the U.S. resettlement of LGBT people fleeing violence. Now that the Supreme Court has partially reinstated the bans, things are getting really scary.