The rise of extreme anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and behaviors may embolden individuals to carry out hate crimes against LGBTQ people
Councilmember Erik Bottcher published a series of Twitter posts revealing photos of anti-LGBTQ vandalism at his home and his office
A number of incidents involved violence or weapons. Extremist groups like the Proud Boys, Patriot Front, & white supremacists were involved
Amid accusations that Democrats are indoctrinating children, TPUSA launches programming geared toward a K-12 audience
The anti-LGBTQ+ groups shouted out homophobic slurs “pedophile!” & “groomer!” Some among the far-right extremists also open-carrying firearms
"California will never be a 'don't say gay state. There are laws in place that would stop that from happening, and they are holding strong"
The major media outlet has been mimicking the methods of anti-LGBTQ account Libs of TikTok promoting baseless anti-LGBTQ smears
The hearing comes in response to a national onslaught of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric from right wing politicians & groups
Online threats and comments escalated when an unknown assailant fired a large projectile at the front window leaving an impact scar
Reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County grew 23% from 641 to 786 in 2021. This is the largest number recorded since 2002
