A Decrease in Crime?

Throughout 2010, violence against the LGBT community was on the rise in many places, and some speculate the increase was a direct reflection of an increase in crimes reported. Read more

Gay Bashing at Stonewall

The Stonewall Inn, became a national monument as it’s considered the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement, but even though it’s been a historic site for the LGBT community since 1969, patrons are still not immune from anti-gay bias. Read more

Gay Bashing Happens Everywhere

Even what may appear to be some of the more gay-friendly regions of the world aren’t immune to hate crimes including gay bashing, just as in the case of Canada, where gay marriage is legal. Read more

Dallas Police Vows Support

Dallas Police Chief David Brown recently made a commitment to the gay and lesbian community in Dallas, TX to maintain strong ties while he serves his term. Read more

The Few, The Proud?

The two who have disgraced the Marine Corps are Keil Joseph Cronauer, 22 and Christopher Charles Stanzel, 23, both stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, S.C. according to Savannah-Chatham police. Read more

B.L.O.G. Expression: Policing Gays

Even with the protections of city ordinances along with various states that have protective laws, and even with the passing of the Matthew Shepard Act, hate crimes are still a huge issues for the LGBT community. Read more

State Hate Crimes Laws Still Needed

Local and national gay activists are celebrating a new federal hate crimes bill but say South Carolina still needs its own hate crimes law. Read more

Obama Deserves Praise for Signing Hate Crimes Law

As a legally blind lesbian, I celebrated on Oct. 28 when the president signed the Matthew Shepard and James Boyd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Read more

Hate Crimes Act Awaiting Obama’s Signature

The hate crimes act has now passed both the House and Senate. All that is left is for the President to sign it. The new law is the first expansion of civil rights protections since 1968. Read more

Homophobia and Racism in Congress

I’m not sure what I expected, but after reading my Congressman’s response to my email urging him to support GLBT legislation (which I sent before the National Equality March), I’m ticked. Read more

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