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On This Tragic Shabbat: 11 Murdered by Anti-Semitic Terrorist at Pittsburgh Synagogue

In Jewish philosophy, the “Tree of Life” is emblematic of the wisdom of the Torah: “its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace.”

By Riese| October 27, 2018 | 42 Comments

36-Year-Old Black Lesbian and 11-Year-Old Daughter Murdered in West Palm Beach

11-year-old Kyra Inglett and 36-year-old Kaladaa Crowell were murdered by the son of Kaladaa’s girlfriend, Robin Denson.

By Riese| January 8, 2018 | 7 Comments

Black Lesbian Kerrice Lewis, 23, Shot and Burned Alive in Washington DC

23-year-old Kerrice Lewis of Washington DC was a “free spirit” who was “full of life” and then on December 28th she was the victim of a horrifying murder.

By Riese| January 7, 2018 | 7 Comments

2 Men Arrested in Horrific Murder of Black Lesbian Couple and Two Children

Two men with criminal records, Justin C. Mann and James W. White, have been arrested in the murder of Brandi Mells and Shanta, Shanise and Jeremiah Myers. Other details about the victims and the crime have also been released by police as friends and family struggle to process this devastating event.

By Riese| January 2, 2018 | 4 Comments

Black Lesbian Couple and Two Children Found Brutally Murdered in Upstate New York

An 11-year old boy, a 5-year old girl, their 36-year-old mother and her 22-year-old girlfriend were found murdered in their basement apartment in what police are calling “not a random act.”

By Riese| December 28, 2017 | 24 Comments

Homophobic Man Beats Lesbian Unconscious On Brooklyn-Bound Q Train

The 27-year-old attacker called his victims ‘dykes’ and ‘faggots’ before attacking them.

By Riese| May 31, 2017 | 29 Comments

Five Lesbians Viciously Beaten by 15 Men, Say Portsmouth Police Let Attackers Ride Off in Taxis

One woman had her jaw broken and seven teeth knocked out, another a dislocated shoulder and bruised kidney, two left with black eyes — and, the victims of this homophobic attack tell the press, police have been handling the case “completely wrong.”

By Riese| April 25, 2017 | 25 Comments

LIVEBLOG: Donald Trump’s Inauguration Is This Really Happening Oh No

Riese and Erin are watching the inauguration so you don’t have to!

By Riese| January 20, 2017 | 118 Comments

Oakland Ghost Ship Fire Kills Artists, Queers, Weirdos, Dreamers and Dreams

At least two queer women of color and three trans women and 30+ other young people died tragically in a fire in Oakland on Friday Night. Underground spaces are important and so is chosen family and so are these souls.

By Riese| December 6, 2016 | 36 Comments

Oakland Lesbian Couple and Their Son Murdered By Former LGBT Activist

Lesbian wives Patricia Wright and Charlotte Reed and their 19-year-old son Benny Diambu-Wright suffered fatal knife and gunshot wounds at the hands of 61-year-old Dana Rivers, a former schoolteacher and well-known transgender activist.

By Riese| November 16, 2016 | 64 Comments

Black Trans Woman Jazz Alford Killed in Alabama, the 22nd Trans Person Killed This Year

Jazz Alford is the 22nd trans person to be killed this year, the man who shot a teen lesbian couple in South Texas is charged with capital murder, Polish women shut down an abortion ban, and more news.

By Yvonne| October 7, 2016 | 6 Comments

Reecey Walker, Black Trans Woman, Becomes 10th Trans Person Killed This Year

Reecey Walker was killed in her own home in Wichita, Kansas. A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with her murder.

By Yvonne| May 3, 2016 | 6 Comments

Shante Thompson Becomes 8th Trans Person Murdered in US So Far This Year

Shante Thompson, a Houston native and Black trans woman, was shot along with a man named Willie Sims late last night and was pronounced dead at the scene.

By Mey| April 11, 2016 | 6 Comments

Now Read Rebecca Traister’s Piece on Why We Humanize Fucking White Men Who Kill People

“Why Do We Humanize White Guys Who Kill People?” is the thing you have to read.

By Laneia| December 2, 2015 | 27 Comments

Mother Says Britney Cosby’s Father, Implicated In Murder, Disapproved Of Slain Lesbain Couple’s “Lifestyle”

Galveston police believe James Larry Cosby was involved in the murders of Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, and Britney’s Mom suggests he was motivated by homophobia.

By Riese| March 16, 2014 | 22 Comments

Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home

“We do not know who killed Eric [Lembembe], or why . . . but his friends suspect that in killing him, someone wanted to kill a movement. “

By Cara| July 19, 2013 | 7 Comments

Today in “Post-Racial” America: Zimmerman Found Not Guilty Of Killing Trayvon Martin, What The Hell

A jury found George Zimmerman guilty of absolutely nothing in the murder of Trayvon Martin.

By Rachel| July 14, 2013 | 48 Comments

Russia Poised to Pass Nationwide “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

The law would make it illegal to provide information to minors if it promotes “non-traditional sexual relationships” or provides “a distorted notion of social equivalence of traditional and non-traditional sexual relationships.”

By Cara| June 14, 2013 | 14 Comments

“Bomb Girls” Cancelled, Fuck Me In The Ear

“Bomb Girls” got cancelled today. They’re doing a two-hour movie though, so that’s nice. It’s nice, but it’s not what I wanted because what I wanted was 5 more seasons!

By Riese| April 22, 2013 | 90 Comments

Explosions at Boston Marathon

So far three people have been reported dead and more than 140 injured; very little else is known right now. We are updating as more information becomes available.

By Lizz| April 15, 2013 | 36 Comments

Marco McMillian, Gay Man of Color and Candidate for Mayor, Murdered in Mississippi

“On Wednesday, Marco McMillian was found dead on a Mississippi River levee. He was a gay man of color running for mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi, and his death is being investigated as a homicide.”

By Gabrielle Korn| March 1, 2013 | 13 Comments
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