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State of the Struggle: First Come LGBT Legal Protections, Then Comes Marriage

The new Momentum Report from the Movement Advancement Project proves that gay marriage is just the tip of the iceberg. How is the LGBT community doing when it comes to…

Carmen —

Jan 29, 2014

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crime

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Also.Also.Also: Exploring Women(‘s Lives) and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Everything’s coming out gay!

Carmen —

May 1, 2013

crime

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politics + activism

After Yet Another Trans* Woman’s Murder, Change Is Coming for Hate Crime Sentencing in DC

Last year Deoni Jones was stabbed to death at a bus stop. This year, at her vigil, her family asked some tough questions about why the murder was not prosecuted…

A.E. Osworth —

Feb 5, 2013

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Going Down (South)

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Going Down (South): Midnight in the Garden of Marriage Equality and Hate Crimes Laws

Georgia’s got a hot new lesbian in her legislature and she’s at the helm of some pretty progressive policies.

fonseca —

Dec 19, 2012

crime

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Charlie Made The Whole Thing Up: How Do You Solve A Problem Like A Lesbian Faking a Hate Crime?

Police have determined that the 33-year-old lesbian who claimed she was attacked in an anti-gay hate crime made the whole thing up.

Riese —

Aug 22, 2012

crime

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Horrifying Attack Against Lesbian In Nebraska Is Horrifying, Appalling, Heartbreaking

“When someone takes the time to handcuff someone with a zip tie and carve derogatory comments or words into somebody else’s body, that’s sheer hate and at this point, this…

fonseca —

Jul 24, 2012

crime

Daily Fix

politics + activism

This Is A Homophobia Post: Sometimes the World Is Terrible For Gays, Lesbians

There was a lot of homophobia this week. This is 20 to 44% of it.

Ryan Yates —

Nov 5, 2011

crime

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Shocking Assault of Gay Student Captured on Video: How Do We Stop This?

“I covered myself, I shielded my body, and he just kept hitting me and nobody did anything.”

Rachel —

Oct 28, 2011

crime

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First Person in Scotland Convicted of “Offence Aggravated by Prejudice” Against Transwoman

A soldier in Scotland has been fined for trans* prejudice. Unfortunately, he is not facing additional fines for being a jerk.

Ryan Yates —

Sep 6, 2011

crime

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politics + activism

Trial of Larry King, Murdered 15-Year-Old, Ends With Hung Jury, No Verdict

The jury in the trial of Larry King’s killer has been unable to reach a verdict.

Rachel —

Sep 2, 2011

crime

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politics + activism

Lawrence King Murder Trial: Defense Blames 15-Year Old Victim and His Deviant Mascara

Yesterday Brandon McInerney’s defense team rested their case in the murder trial of 15-year-old Larry King and according to them, it was King that was the bully, not McInerney.

Rachel —

Aug 23, 2011

crime

hate crime

society + culture

The Bravest Woman in Seattle In Her Own Words

Rachel’s Team Pick: “What I really want, I now realize, is peace. And I know now, after this trial, that justice does not bring peace. It only brings justice.”

Rachel —

Aug 11, 2011