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Trans 10-year-old worries about being murdered
transgender

Trans 10-year-old fears her gender identity might get her murdered

Violet DuMont says she fears that "I’m gonna be walking down the street and somebody’s gonna come up and, like, shoot me or something.”

Jeanne Pepper mother of Blaze Bernstein murdered gay son with family
Interviews

Blaze Bernstein's mother reflects on life and justice after sentencing of son's killer

Jeanne Pepper, the mother of Blaze Bernstein, sat down with The Advocate to talk about what it means for her family that Samuel Woodward’s anti-Semitism and homophobia got him locked up for the rest of his life.

mugshot Salih Alhemoud Houston texas over police cars crime scene
Crime

Grindr predator targets trans women in Texas: police

Salih Ali Mohammed Alhemoud, 30, was indicted Wednesday on six federal felony charges related to the kidnapping and assault of two trans women he met through Grindr.

Trans People Murdered Extreme Rates
News

Trans People Are Being Killed at Extreme Rates & the GOP Still Pushes Transphobic Laws

The Human Rights Campaign released its annual report on Transgender Day of Remembrance, highlighting the disproporionate violence transgender and gender nonconforming people face.

Mourners at the Pulse nightclub memorial on the 5th anniversary of the shooting.
News

City of Orlando Is Purchasing Pulse & Planning to Turn It Into a Memorial

Since efforts to build a permanent memorial have stalled, the city of Orlando plans to purchase the property for $2 million.

Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab, Has Had 'Extremely Difficult' Few Years
Celebs

Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab, Has Had 'Extremely Difficult' Few Years

The announcement comes as the out actor appeals his conviction on charges that he faked a hate crime against himself.