Reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County grew 23% from 641 to 786 in 2021. This is the largest number recorded since 2002
Walsh’s rally attracted extremists, some of whom explicitly called for violence against medical professionals
“California will not tolerate violence terrorizing our communities, and this measure updates state law to punish use of symbols of hate"
One msg deadnames her & promises to “beat [her] to death” and “record your dying screams and moans and masturbate to them.”
"It was determined that the assault was an anti-transgender hate crime based on information provided during the investigation"
Factors driving renewed anti-LGBTQ+ extremism includes 'Don't Say Gay' laws, anti-trans sports bills & criminalizing trans youth healthcare
Denver is considered to be one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the nation. HRC gave the city a perfect Municipal Equality Index score
Under D.C. law, a conviction on a charge of voluntary manslaughter carries a possible maximum sentence of 30 years
"We mourn the disproportionately-targeted Trans lives stolen from us by hate & prejudice. There's a long road ahead to equality and justice"
“People like me are judged every day, we are targeted every day. I need to be heard because I have a voice just like everybody else"