A spate of apparent lynchings has activists calling for hate crime investigations.
Tag: violence
Trans women of colour twice as likely to be sexually assaulted 10+ times
“We must demonstrate zero tolerance of sexual violence against any woman.”
The most important action you can take to support minorities
Guest writer Kade Matthews discusses the one most important thing people must do to support the Black community and other minorities.
Police took years to fire officer for Mardi Gras brutality, investigation reveals
The officer assaulted a crying gay teenager at the 2013 parade.
Massive attendance at Black Lives Matter protests in Australia
The protests drew tens of thousands of activists rallying against racist violence.
Los Angeles Pride to hold Black Lives Matter rally
The cancelled parade has been relaunched as a protest in solidarity with the Black community.
Revolting whores and Black uprisings: Remembering our roots
"Our community is as vast as it is diverse, and far too many of us know the pain of state-endorsed violence."
Pansexual Visibility Day: Challenges remain in Pakistan
“Same-sex relationships can lead to imprisonment for life.”
Two men arrested over Puerto Rico trans woman murders
The killings are being treated as transphobic hate crimes.
Outrage as Victoria Police cleared over bookshop raid brutality
“This is why queers are terrified of cops.”
Investigation demanded over trans woman torture murder
Indonesian authorities are not bringing murder charges over the hate crime.
US man charged with homophobic rape of lesbian
The alleged rapist faces multiple charges after saying he would “fix the gay”.
Physical and sexual abuse of gay and bi teens a ‘public health crisis’
A new study shows that violence against queer young people is common.
‘Surveillance and entrapment’: Fighting for sex worker rights
On International Sex Worker Rights Day, workers call for an end to stigma and criminalisation.
Mardi Gras festivities marred by arrests and violence
Protesters were removed after crashing the Liberal Party float.
Teens charged in possible hate crime Grindr murder
Police are investigating motives for the latest violent crime linked to the app.