Articles related to "Hate Crimes Legislation"

Hate crime legislation gives some protection against homophobic bullying and violence, but a new law would expand protection for sexual orientation and gender identity.

October is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History Month. The passing of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act through the House marks another milestone for gay rights.

When North Carolina Representative Virgina Foxx called Matthew Shepard a "hoax," it was only a small part of her long-standing opposition to LGBT equality under the law.

Find out what Barack Obama and John McCain say on the record about hate crimes, same-sex marriage, "don't ask, don't tell," and other queer issues.

The US House passed legislation that will re-define a hate crime to include offenses motivated by prejudice and based on a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

With various factions vying for the soul of the Republican party, a Minnesota Congresswoman's comments have continually stoked controversy and been called un-American.

Allen Ray Andrade was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder, hate crimes, and theft against Angie Zapata, an American transgender woman, in Colorado.

The brutal murder of gay student Matthew Shepard was horrific but not in vain - it has been a shocking wake-up call for the world to gay hate crime issues.