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Reports of more anti-LGBT attacks in New York after thousands march for violence victims
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
1:25pm

After thousands of local advocates, including GLAAD, marched through New York City's West Village in response to the recent series of alleged anti-LGBT attacks, and to mourn the murder of Mark Carson, and openly gay man of color, more attacks have been reported.

08/15/11
Equality Advocates Gather in Madison, Wisconsin | 08/15/11

08/15/11
The GLAAD Daily: Michele Bachmann, Military Matters, Remembering Christina Santiago and More | 08/15/11

08/12/11
Angie Zapata Murderer Appeal Denied -- Local Paper Sets Example | 08/12/11

The Greeley Tribune reports that the

08/12/11
The GLAAD Daily: Lawrence King Trial, Tyler Clementi, Angie Zapata and More | 08/12/11

08/11/11
The GLAAD Daily: NY Marriage Poll, L.A. Times on the Lawrence King Case, Another Anoka-Hennepin Suit | 08/11/11

08/11/11
Three LGBT Films to Screen at Asian American International Film Festival | 08/11/11

This week, Asian Cinevision hosts the 34th annual Asian American Inte

08/10/11
LGBT en Español:A look at depictions of LGBT people and issues in Spanish-Language media | 08/10/11
08/10/11
The GLAAD Daily: Fred Karger, Rick Santorum, Singer Ari Gold and More! | 08/10/11

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Kevin Swanson, Anti-Gay Pastor, Claims Gay People Will 'Burn Christians At The Stake'
02/06/13

A Colorado preacher, known for his controversial opinions, ramped up his anti-gay rhetoric this past week, predicting that same-sex marriage will lead to homeschooled children being sent to live with pedophiles, and implying that members of the gay community will "burn Christians at the stake."

Brown University health plan to cover surgery for transgender students
02/06/13

The Brown Student Health Insurance Plan will cover 14 different sexual reassignment surgery procedures starting in August, Director of Insurance and Purchasing Services Jeanne Hebert confirmed in an email to The Herald.

Marriage Equality to Help Economy, Says RI Governor
02/06/13

When most politicians push same-sex marriage, they talk about equal rights. Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has a different selling point: competitiveness.

Tennessee ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill author: 'to be gay is like injecting heroin'
02/06/13

Tennessee state Senator Stacey Campfield (Republican), who is responsible for the homophobic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, compared being gay to using heroin.

Suspects sought in anti-gay attack near UCLA
02/06/13

UCLA campus police have released a sketch of a man they say was involved in an anti-gay hate crime against a student.

Lawsuit may follow California gay group's denial from Tet parade
02/06/13

Just days before marching bands and beauty queens take part in the annual Tet parade, the exclusion of a gay group from the event is headed to court.

Lake County, FL school leaders may stop 'gay-straight' club from forming
02/06/13

The Lake County School Board could create new rules that would keep a local Gay-Straight Alliance student group from forming at a middle school.

Michigan Bar Beating Victim Says He Was Targeted Because He’s Gay
02/06/13

A man was hospitalized early Sunday morning after four men allegedly attacked him outside a Muskegon bar. Adam Lee Johnson was at DJ’s Pub & Grill on Henry Street Saturday night with a few friends singing karaoke.

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