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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.

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 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.

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

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