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www.npr.org
5 days ago
LGBT

How Two Recent Cases Of Violence Illustrate The Lives of LGBTQ People : Consider This from NPR

Suicide rates are disproportionately high among queer and trans individuals.
Transgender individuals face violence and restrictions on rights in many states.
time.com
2 months ago
LGBT

Wave of Transgender Killings in Mexico Spurs Outrage From LGBTQ+ Community

Three transgender individuals have been killed in the first two weeks of 2024 in Mexico, with two additional cases being investigated.
The LGBTQ+ community in Mexico often faces violence and discrimination.
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
LGBT

Transgender deaths in US on rise with increase in anti-trans laws, report shows

53 transgender people were killed and 32 lost to suicide in the US last year, with anti-trans violence and legislation on the rise.
The actual number of lives lost is likely higher due to difficulties in reporting and data within the trans community.
Hate crimes against transgender people are increasing, especially against transgender women of color.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
LGBT

Here's what it's really like to live as a trans woman in the UK today

Living as a trans person in the UK has become more dangerous due to the efforts of the Tory government.
Anti-trans hate crimes in the UK have increased by 11% since last year and 186% over the last five years.
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Social justice
Advocate.com
1 week ago
Social justice

Anti-transgender hate crimes spike, leading to calls for a public health emergency

Hate crimes against transgender individuals rising in Los Angeles County since 2016.
Challenges in reporting and prosecuting hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorized a new pursuit of the death penalty, which is a rarity under the Biden administration.
time.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Social justice

US seeks death penalty for Buffalo shooter who killed 10 at supermarket

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022.
The US Department of Justice has opted to ask for capital punishment for Payton Gendron, 20, for federal hate crimes, according to a new court filing.
Boston.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election.
time.com
4 months ago
Social justice

The Devastating Mental Health Effects of Islamophobia

Landlord charged with hate crimes after murdering a 6-year-old Palestinian-American child and attacking his mother.
The landlord's actions were influenced by his obsession with the Israel-Palestine conflict and his belief that they were in danger.
There has been a rise in hate crimes against Palestinians, Muslims, and other minority groups.
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www.france24.com
1 week ago
France news

French hate crimes surged after outbreak of Gaza war, government report shows

Hate crimes surged in France by 32% in 2023 following events in Gaza
Most hate crimes were provocations, insults, and defamation
New York Post
1 week ago
Upper West Side

Orthodox Jewish men hit by objects thrown from car in 3rd possible antisemitic incident in UWS over 1 weekend

Multiple antisemitic incidents reported on Upper West Side.
Incidents include vandalism and targeted attacks on Orthodox Jewish men.
US politics
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US politics

Ex-Mississippi officer gets 20 years for Goon Squad' torture of two Black men

Former Mississippi sheriff's deputy sentenced to 20 years for racist torture.
The group of six officers committed heinous acts including mock execution and racist abuse.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
US politics

Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia

Brandon White, a gay man who survived a homophobic attack, is now a police officer in an Atlanta suburb.
White's attack was the first in Georgia to be prosecuted under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
Advocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gun violence 'is always going to sit with me:' Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America

National Gun Violence Survivors Week highlights the impact of gun violence in America, including hate crimes and gun suicides.
Gun violence has a disproportionate effect on the LGBTQ+ community, with numerous homicides of transgender people and increasing firearm-related hate crimes.
Boston.com
2 months ago
US politics

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election.
WSJ
2 months ago
US politics

Government Seeks Death Penalty for Buffalo Supermarket Shooter

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a Buffalo supermarket.
This is the first capital case pursued under the Biden administration, despite the President's personal opposition to capital punishment.
Boston.com
2 months ago
US politics

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election.
moreUS politics
The Nation
1 week ago
Education

Nex Benedict's Queer Classmates Say the Biggest Bullies Are the Politicians

Far-right targeting LGBTQ+ community in Owasso
Controversy surrounding Nex Benedict's death
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Education

In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled

Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals rising in states with restrictive laws
Increase in bullying and hate crimes connected to political climate and legislation
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
Education

Oklahoma school faces US federal probe in the wake of Nex Benedict's death

Federal officials opening investigation into Oklahoma school district where student died after a fight.
US Department of Education investigating Owasso Public Schools' response to sex-based harassment following student's death.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students

Hate crimes on school and college campuses have been increasing in recent years, accounting for 10% of all hate crimes documented in 2022.
Black and African American students were the most common victims of hate crimes at schools, followed by Jewish students and LGBTQ+ students.
The data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the United States, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community, and highlights the role of educational institutions in such incidents.
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Hate crimes rose sharply since 2018 - schools third most common location for offenses: FBI

Schools were the third most common location for hate crimes, with 10% of all hate crimes in 2022 occurring between students on school campuses.
Elementary schools had more hate crimes than universities and colleges for every year cited.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Hate Crimes Reported in Schools Nearly Doubled Between 2018 and 2022

The number of reported hate crimes in schools and colleges nearly doubled between 2018 and 2022.
Black Americans were the most frequent victims of hate crimes in schools and colleges.
BBC Sport
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Real file complaint after Vinicius 'racist insults'

Real Madrid filed a complaint against racist insults directed at Vinicius Jr.
La Liga will also report the incident of racist chants.
BBC Sport
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Vinicius urges Uefa action after more alleged abuse

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr calls on UEFA to take action against racist abuse.
La Liga vows to crack down on racism and hate crimes in football.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

La Liga could reduce racism in six months - Tebas

La Liga could reduce the amount of racist incidents in Spain's top flight in six or seven months if it had the "necessary powers", the league's president Javier Tebas says.The Spanish league has requested more power to punish incidents of racism.That came after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was the target of racist abuse at Valencia on Sunday.
ESPN.com
2 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Madrid file hate crime complaint for Vini abuse

Real Madrid files complaint against racist insults toward Vinícius Júnior by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans.
LaLiga to report hate chants to prosecutors' office for investigation.
discrimination
www.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago
Education

Jewish Cal students demand greater protections from university

Students and faculty at UC Berkeley demand more protection for Jewish community members following violent incident.
University of California Berkeley facing investigations into hate crimes and shared ancestry discrimination.
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

What's up with Gov. Hochul's CUNY antisemitism probe?

NYC government has tapped former state Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to investigate discrimination and antisemitism at CUNY.
Despite the investigation, there have been ongoing incidents of hate at CUNY campuses.
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Almost 100 football-related hate crimes in London recorded in a year

Hate crimes in football are on the rise in London, with 96 incidents recorded in a year
Clubs and fans are encouraged to report and address hate crimes to make the game safer and more inclusive
The Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Education

School bullying and its culture of hate has a long shelf life; victims hesitant to seek help

California saw a 20.2% increase in reported hate crime events, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ residents, Blacks, and Jews.
School bullying contributes to a culture of hate and discrimination, with victims often hesitant to seek help.
Federal law requires schools to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment, free from discrimination and harassment.
morediscrimination
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Thousands rally at San Francisco City Hall against rising antisemitism

Antisemitism solidarity rally in San Francisco
Call to fight against hate crimes and show unity
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco names first drag laureate in U.S.

By STEFANIE DAZIO and HAVEN DALEY | Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Anti-trans legislation is roiling the nation.Bills prohibiting drag performances are cropping up in statehouses.Violence and vitriol are turning children's drag story hour events into headline-news protests.San Francisco is fighting back Thursday by naming the nation's first drag laureate, an ambassador-style position designed to represent the city's famous LGBTQ+ community at a time when rights are under attack.
London
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Jewish man abused on Tube says he is now afraid of going into central London

Antisemitic incidents in London have significantly increased since the Hamas-Israel war began.
There is a notable rise in the fear of hate crimes among Jewish individuals in central London.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Met police chief warns force bent out of shape' by Gaza protests as cost revealed

The Met Police has faced significant challenges in policing the protests in London sparked by the conflict in Israel.
The cost of policing the protests has reached 12.6 million pounds, and the protests have led to a rise in hate crimes.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Met police chief warns force bent out of shape' by Gaza protests as cost revealed

The Met Police has faced significant challenges in policing the protests in London sparked by the conflict in Israel.
The cost of policing the protests has reached 12.6 million pounds, and the protests have led to a rise in hate crimes.
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Police and ministers trying to 'demonise' pro-Palestine marches, organisers say

Organizers of pro-Palestinian protests in London accuse ministers and police of trying to demonize their movement
They claim that only a tiny minority of participants have committed potential hate or terror offenses
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Pig heads and cars on fire: How UK's Jewish and Muslim communities are both suffering

There has been a surge in hate crimes against the Jewish and Muslim communities in Britain since the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Antisemitic attacks in London increased by 1,353% last month, and Islamophobic incidents have also increased sevenfold.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Pig heads and cars on fire: How UK's Jewish and Muslim communities are both suffering

There has been a surge in hate crimes against the Jewish and Muslim communities in Britain since the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Antisemitic attacks in London increased by 1,353% last month, and Islamophobic incidents have also increased sevenfold.
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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Mental health

LGBTQ+ Australians are three times more likely to have mental health issues, according to study

LGBTQ+ people in Australia are three times more likely to experience mental health issues compared to heterosexual and Cisgender individuals.
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals alarming mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, with high rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

British muslims too scared to leave home' as Islamophobic incidents skyrocket 365%

Islamophobic incidents in Britain increased after October 7 attacks
Both Muslims and Jews in Britain faced a surge in hate incidents post-conflict in Gaza.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Sharp rise in anti-Muslim hatred in UK with women bearing brunt'

Islamophobic incidents in the UK tripled post Hamas attacks in Israel.
Majority of anti-Muslim hate incidents targeted at British Muslim women.
euronews
1 month ago
Germany news

Can Germany be neutral when it comes to the Gaza war?

Antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks are on the rise in Germany amid the war in Gaza.
Reports of antisemitic threats increased by more than 300% in the month following the 7 October attacks.
WSJ
3 months ago
Chicago

Hate Crimes in U.S. Increase Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rise in reports of hateful events and hate crimes in major US cities after the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Jews and Muslims are the primary targets of these attacks.
WSJ
3 months ago
Chicago

Hate Crimes in U.S. Increase Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rise in reports of hateful events and hate crimes in major US cities after the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Jews and Muslims are the primary targets of these attacks.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

More than 60 attacks or threats on pro-LGBTQ religious venues in 18-month period

Places of worship supporting LGBTQ+ face threats and attacks in the US.
At least 66 incidents targeted religious buildings with LGBTQ+ support signs like rainbow flags.
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Goth vandals seen in bizarre footage damaging NYC church's crucifix, stained-glass window

A group of individuals, possibly teens or young adults wearing dark clothing, vandalized St. Columba's Church in Brooklyn.
The vandals damaged a crucifix and a stained glass window at the church.
The increase in hate crimes against houses of worship in New York City is a concerning trend.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Hate Crime Spree Targeting Orthodox Jews

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges for a 2022 rampage targeting Orthodox Jews in Lakewood.
The man used stolen vehicles to try to kill four Jewish men, assaulting them and causing bodily harm.
The victims survived the attacks and the man pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges and carjacking charges.
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to pump $40M into war against shoplifting with more than half going to NY state police

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan allocates $40 million to fight shoplifting, with over half going to the New York State Police.
The budget also includes $10 million for improving security around Jewish and other faith-based institutions due to a rise in hate crimes.
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

NYC to get $2.4B for migrant crisis in Hochul's record-breaking state budget

Governor Hochul unveiled a $233 billion budget for the next fiscal year, including $500 million for NYC's migrant crisis.
The budget includes funding for various initiatives, such as retail theft prevention, flood resiliency, and campaign financing.
No tax increases are proposed.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Man Who Killed 10 in Buffalo Supermarket

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the gunman in the Buffalo supermarket massacre.
President Biden's administration is seeking the death penalty for the first time in a new case.
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

3 nabbed in random antisemitic rampage in broad daylight in NYC: NYPD

Three Jewish victims were randomly assaulted by a trio of attackers in Brooklyn.
The suspects, who appeared to be teenage boys, were taken into custody and are awaiting charges.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Nowhere is safe to be Jewish, says Maureen Lipman ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

Dame Maureen Lipman believes there is nowhere safe to be Jewish amid a rise in antisemitism.
Antisemitic hate crimes in the UK have increased more than 13 times in the wake of Hamas's October attack on Israel.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Met police chief warns force bent out of shape' by Gaza protests as cost revealed

The Met Police has faced significant challenges in policing the protests in London sparked by the conflict in Israel.
The cost of policing the protests has reached 12.6 million pounds, and the protests have led to a rise in hate crimes.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Pig heads and cars on fire: How UK's Jewish and Muslim communities are both suffering

There has been a surge in hate crimes against the Jewish and Muslim communities in Britain since the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Antisemitic attacks in London increased by 1,353% last month, and Islamophobic incidents have also increased sevenfold.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Never march alone': Pride in London unveils powerful new campaign

Pride in London has unveiled its 2023 campaign aimed at supporting trans and non-binary people in the face of growing hostility.Its campaign, Never March Alone: Championing Trans Allyship, comes as hate crimes targeting transgender people increased by 56% between 2021 and 2022.The work was developed with trans advocates including Mz Kimberly, Hannah and Jake Graf and Dani St.James and features photographic and video portraits of members of the trans and non-binary community and those who stand with them.
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Hochul pushes plan to expand hate crimes to include graffiti, arson and rape

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for the expansion of hate crime statutes in the state to include 31 offenses, such as graffiti, arson, and rape.
The proposed expansion is in response to a rise in hate crimes, particularly antisemitism, since the conflict in Gaza in October 2021.
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to pump $40M into war against shoplifting with more than half going to NY state police

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan allocates $40 million to fight shoplifting, with over half going to the New York State Police.
The budget also includes $10 million for improving security around Jewish and other faith-based institutions due to a rise in hate crimes.
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to pump $40M into war against shoplifting with more than half going to NY state police

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan allocates $40 million to fight shoplifting, with over half going to the New York State Police.
The budget also includes $10 million for improving security around Jewish and other faith-based institutions due to a rise in hate crimes.
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC to get $2.4B for migrant crisis in Hochul's record-breaking state budget

Governor Hochul unveiled a $233 billion budget for the next fiscal year, including $500 million for NYC's migrant crisis.
The budget includes funding for various initiatives, such as retail theft prevention, flood resiliency, and campaign financing.
No tax increases are proposed.
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC to get $2.4B for migrant crisis in Hochul's record-breaking state budget

Governor Hochul unveiled a $233 billion budget for the next fiscal year, including $500 million for NYC's migrant crisis.
The budget includes funding for various initiatives, such as retail theft prevention, flood resiliency, and campaign financing.
No tax increases are proposed.
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Cuomo tells Hochul to deploy National Guard amid rise in antisemitism

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo urges deployment of National Guard to protect Jews in New York amidst rise in antisemitism.
Cuomo emphasizes the need for solidarity and action against hate and antisemitism.
Governor Kathy Hochul has already deployed the New York State Police to protect Jewish New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

What goes up comes down: Most crimes tick down again in Brooklyn during second week of 2024 * Brooklyn Paper

Crime rates in Brooklyn largely declined again in the 28-day period from Dec. 18-Jan. 14, compared to the same time period last year.
Overall rates of major felonies decreased in both Brooklyn North and Brooklyn South, but there were increases in robbery, grand larceny auto, and felony assaults.
Brooklyn, NY Patch
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Woman Who Slapped Pro-Palestinian Protester Arrested In BK: NYPD

A woman in Brooklyn has been arrested for slapping a pro-Palestinian protester on the Brooklyn Bridge.
The woman also faces charges for stealing a man's phone and throwing it in the water.
This incident is part of a series of hate crimes that have occurred in Brooklyn since October.
QNS.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn homeless man busted for spraying anti-Asian graffiti on Far Rockaway store: NYPD - QNS.com

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Detectives from the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force arrested a Brooklyn man on May 23 for spray painting anti-Asian graffiti on a Far Rockaway wine and liquor store last month.Angel Mario, 43, who lives at a homeless shelter for men on Clarkson Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, was taken into custody and booked at the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway on hate crimes and other charges for an incident on the night of April 19.
Boston.com
2 months ago
US news

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election.
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorized a new pursuit of the death penalty, which is a rarity under the Biden administration.
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorized a new pursuit of the death penalty, which is a rarity under the Biden administration.
time.com
2 months ago
US politics

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim.
time.com
2 months ago
US politics

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

US seeks death penalty for Buffalo shooter who killed 10 at supermarket

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022.
The US Department of Justice has opted to ask for capital punishment for Payton Gendron, 20, for federal hate crimes, according to a new court filing.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

US seeks death penalty for Buffalo shooter who killed 10 at supermarket

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022.
The US Department of Justice has opted to ask for capital punishment for Payton Gendron, 20, for federal hate crimes, according to a new court filing.
Boston.com
2 months ago
US politics

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Man Who Killed 10 in Buffalo Supermarket

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the gunman in the Buffalo supermarket massacre.
President Biden's administration is seeking the death penalty for the first time in a new case.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Man Who Killed 10 in Buffalo Supermarket

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the gunman in the Buffalo supermarket massacre.
President Biden's administration is seeking the death penalty for the first time in a new case.
WSJ
3 months ago
World news

Hate Crimes in U.S. Increase Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rise in reports of hateful events and hate crimes in major US cities after the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Jews and Muslims are the primary targets of these attacks.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Islamophobia and antisemitism are equal scourges and the EU is finally recognising that | Shada Islam

The EU's response to hate crimes and hate speech against European Muslims and Jews has been slow, selective, and fragmented.
Islamophobia has surged after every Islamist-inspired terror attack in Europe, exacerbating existing divisions.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Islamophobia and antisemitism are equal scourges and the EU is finally recognising that | Shada Islam

The EU's response to hate crimes and hate speech against European Muslims and Jews has been slow, selective, and fragmented.
Islamophobia has surged after every Islamist-inspired terror attack in Europe, exacerbating existing divisions.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Islamophobia and antisemitism are equal scourges and the EU is finally recognising that | Shada Islam

The EU's response to hate crimes and hate speech against European Muslims and Jews has been slow, selective, and fragmented.
Islamophobia has surged after every Islamist-inspired terror attack in Europe, exacerbating existing divisions.
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Met investigating hate crimes since Hamas attacks probe more than 970 incidents

The Met Police is investigating over 970 incidents following the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Images of over 60 people have been released in an appeal to help identify suspects of hate crimes and other offenses.
434 people have been arrested, with 85 people charged, for offenses including hate crimes and public order offenses.
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian hate crimes up 1,600% year-over-year: police | CBC News

A 1,600% increase in Islamophobic or anti-Palestinian hate crimes was reported in Toronto from Oct. 7 to Nov. 23 compared to the same period last year.
There was a 192% increase in reports of antisemitic hate crimes during the same timeframe.
The hate crime unit in Toronto has expanded from six members to 32 and has made 22 arrests and laid 58 charges since Oct. 7.
BBC News
4 months ago
London

London hate crime: Worry over 'significant fracture' in communities

Increase in tension and hate crimes in London communities over the conflict in Gaza
Jews and Muslims feeling anxious and fearful
Significant fracture in community cohesion
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

More than 80 charged with hate crimes linked to pro-Palestinian protests

Over 80 people have been charged in the UK for hate crimes and violence related to pro-Palestinian protests.
The Metropolitan Police made nearly 400 arrests between October and November, with 83 individuals being charged.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is looking to tighten the law to make it easier to ban marches and prosecute those glorifying terrorism.
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

83 charged over hate crimes and violence' linked to pro-Palestinian protests

More than 80 people have been charged in the UK over alleged hate crimes and violence linked to pro-Palestinian protests since the Israel-Hamas conflict began.
Police are using facial recognition technology to identify suspects involved in disorder at protests.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is looking to tighten the law to ban marches and prosecute those glorifying terrorism.
www.dw.com
4 months ago
US politics

Why are more Asian Americans buying guns? DW 11/15/2023

Asian Americans saw a 43% rise in gun ownership between 2019 and 2020, spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak and rising levels of violence and hate crimes.
David Liu runs a discreet gun shop in Arcadia, CA, catering to Asian American customers who come for training and protection.
Gun ownership among Asian Americans is on the rise due to concerns over safety and a stereotype of keeping large amounts of cash on hand.
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Three arrested after racially aggravated' confrontation with protesters

Three men have been arrested for racially aggravated altercation after pro-Palestine protest at Waterloo station.
145 people were detained during heated scenes involving far-right and pro-Palestine protesters.
Police are investigating serious offences relating to antisemitism and hate crimes.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Toronto Holocaust Museum aims to keep survivors' memories alive | CBC News

Toronto's Jewish community is marking the opening of the city's only dedicated Holocaust museum, created to help keep survivor stories alive and educate current and coming generations on the horrors of genocide and antisemitism.Museum executive director Dara Solomon says not only will a trip to the museum help people learn about the struggles Jewish people went through during and after the Second World War, but the "vibrancy of Jewish life" that came before and eventually after it.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Why Elliot Page is speaking out about being trans 'in this climate of such intense hostility' | CBC News

Elliot Page remembers the first time, as a teen, he tried to tell a friend he might be bisexual only for the friend to laugh at him and say he wasn't.Around the same time, he tried to tell his mother that, actually, he thought he might be gay.She shut him down, too."She just snapped," Page told CBC Chief Correspondent and host of The National Adrienne Arsenault.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Arts

Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees

A customer walks into a Target store on Feb. 28 in San Rafael, Calif.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Target is removing some merchandise celebrating Pride Month from store shelves after facing a backlash against the products, including threats against the safety of its workers.The retail giant said in a statement posted on its website Wednesday that it was committed to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community but was withdrawing some items over threats that were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Living in Fear': Arson Is the Latest in a String of Attacks on Minnesota Mosques

A suspect was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire last week at a mosque in St. Paul, Minn., at least the fifth such act of vandalism in the state so far this year that has left members of the Muslim community living in fear, a state senator said.Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said at a news conference that the mosque, the Oromo American Tawhid Islamic Center, was left completely burned after being set on fire on Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Swastika found on trash can in Highland Park prompts police investigation

The Highland Park Police Department is investigating an incident of antisemitic vandalism, according to a statement by city officials.On Friday a Highland Park resident found a swastika and other antisemitic messages created with painter's tape on a trash can on the north side of the city.The police department will be "implementing additional patrols throughout the city" in response to the incident, Highland Park officials announced in a Saturday statement published on the city's Facebook page.
www.thelocal.de
10 months ago
Germany news

Germany's eagerly-awaited dual citizenship reform hits delays

Originally expected to be debated in German parliament in April, the traffic light government's plans to liberalise German citizenship laws have been bogged down in Cabinet discussions since January, when Social Democrat Interior Minister Nancy Faeser presented the law to the rest of her ministerial colleagues.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Crime is down in L.A. as city plans to spend $3.2 billion to expand LAPD

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

As Los Angeles prepares to expand its police force, with a $3.2-billion boost in spending, new data show that crime in the city has dropped moderately in 2023.Through May 20, L.A. experienced a drop of more than 10% in violent crime this year compared with the same period in 2022.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Suspected gunman in Taiwanese church shooting faces new federal hate crime charges

(Orange County Sheriff's Department)

In a sweeping new federal indictment, a Las Vegas man accused of killing one person and injuring five others last year at a Taiwanese Presbyterian church in Orange County has been charged with hate crimes, murder and attempted murder, prosecutors announced Thursday.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Hate crimes in Toronto down slightly from year before, still higher than pre-pandemic: police | CBC News

A new report from Toronto police says the number of reported hate crimes in the city slightly decreased in 2022, but the number still remains much higher than pre-pandemic levels.The report presented Thursday at a police services board meeting said that compared to 2021, the number of reported hate crimes decreased approximately six per cent from 257 to 242.
www.thelocal.fr
10 months ago
Europe news

French club hold emotional tribute for slain AFP reporter

Journalists and staff of Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Paris and across the world held a minute of silence on Thursday to remember their colleague Arman Soldin who was killed earlier this week in Ukraine.Published: 12 May 2023 08:47 CEST Soldin, AFP's video coordinator in Ukraine, was killed on Tuesday when an AFP team came under fire by Grad rockets while they were with a group of Ukrainian soldiers near Bakhmut, the epicentre of the fighting for months.
Brooklyn Paper
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Hate Crime police investigating brick attack of Catholic Charities of Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

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Two agitators threw a brick through a window of the Catholic Charities of Brooklyn building in Brooklyn Heights earlier this month.The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is searching for the two individuals, who allegedly tossed the object through the window of the structure at 161 Joralemon St. just after midnight on May 2, before running off into the Borough Hall subway station.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Germany saw more politically motivated crimes in 2022

The number of politically motivated crimes reported in Germany rose by 7% last year, the country's top security official said Tuesday.Overall, Germany registered 58,961 politically motivated crimes last year, most of which were for offenses such as damage to property, insults or incitement to hatred, holding illegal gatherings or displaying Nazi symbols.
Washington Post
10 months ago
Germany news

Germany saw more politically motivated crimes in 2022

FILE - Masked police officers lead an arrested suspect, left, to a police vehicle during a raid against so-called 'Reich citizens' in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.The number of politically motivated crimes reported in Germany rose by 7% last year, Germany's top security official said Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
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