What Is The “Gay Panic” Defense Really About?

The author of American Honor Killings: Desire and Rage Among Men discusses the tragic murder of out gay mayoral candidate Marco McMillian and why “gay panic” is an increasingly irrelevant term.

Saeed Jones 2 months ago 36 responses

9 Acts Of Domestic Terrorism And Bigotry In 2 Months

Each week this summer has brought something terrible and new. What is going on?

Jessica Testa 9 months ago 47 responses

A Tragic History Of Hate Crimes Against Sikhs In The U.S.

Although the motives of the shooter in Wisconsin this morning are not yet clear, there is a bloody history of violence towards Sikhs in the United States since 9/11. Sikhism is a peaceful religion and its primary principles include equality and justice for all.

Summer Anne Burton 9 months ago 268 responses

Veterans Support Iraqi Restaurant After Vandalism

Veterans for Peace filled Babylon Restaurant in Lowell, MA for dinner in a show of support, after the restaurant’s window was smashed. The restaurant is owned by an Iraqi family that recently immigrated to the US. Watch Video ›

Reddit Alien a year ago 120 responses

Man Tackled By Lesbian Couple After Committing A Hate Crime Against Them

Win. (via joemygod.blogspot.com)

Matt Stopera a year ago 150 responses

America’s Most Unpleasant Lawn Sign

Michael Heick, of Buffalo, New York, is feuding with the Mosque next door to him. He explains his lawn sign as follows: “The place is too close. I don’t care what people think. It doesn’t matter what people think.” (From, via) View Image ›

Captain Marbles 2 years ago 63 responses

Operation Slickpubes (The Ballad of Agent Pubit)

Come, hear the song of Agent Pubit, the Anonymous agent who stormed Scientology’s NYC headquarters greased up in Vaseline, his friends’ pubes and nail clippings. He was charged with a hate crime for desecrating the Church of Scientology. Reeeally? Not for desecrating himself? Watch Video ›

Brian Ries 4 years ago respond