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#hate-crimes

SF LGBT

Man learns woman who rejected him is trans, repeatedly assaults her, CA cops say

A transgender woman faced repeated hate crime assaults in her store by a man and accomplices.

SF LGBT

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Police look for suspects in string of vicious hate crimes against 61-year-old trans woman

Los Angeles police are seeking help to identify suspects in a violent sexual assault against a transgender woman.

SF LGBT

fromLos Angeles Times

21 hours ago

Hate crime attacks on a transgender woman under investigation by LAPD

LAPD seeks public assistance to identify suspects linked to multiple hate crimes against a transgender woman in Westlake.

fromSacramento Bee

SF LGBT

Man learns woman who rejected him is trans, repeatedly assaults her, CA cops say

A transgender woman faced repeated hate crime assaults in her store by a man and accomplices.

ADL reports surge in antisemitism

New York State experiences the highest number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S., with Brooklyn being a significant contributor.

fromAol

NYPD investigating harassment of woman by pro-Israel mob

A Brooklyn woman was harassed by a group during protests, prompting investigations into hate crimes and public outcry from various organizations.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

2 days ago

ADL reports surge in antisemitism

New York State experiences the highest number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S., with Brooklyn being a significant contributor.

fromAol

NYPD investigating harassment of woman by pro-Israel mob

A Brooklyn woman was harassed by a group during protests, prompting investigations into hate crimes and public outcry from various organizations.

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#france

France news

2 days ago

French Muslims decry religious hatred as mosque stabbing suspect arrested

French Muslim leaders urge stronger actions against anti-Muslim hatred following a mosque stabbing incident.

France news

France: Mosque stabbing suspect surrenders in Italy DW 04/28/2025

A suspect in a mosque stabbing surrendered to police, with an investigation into potential Islamophobic motives underway.

France news

2 days ago

French Muslims decry religious hatred as mosque stabbing suspect arrested

French Muslim leaders urge stronger actions against anti-Muslim hatred following a mosque stabbing incident.

France news

France: Mosque stabbing suspect surrenders in Italy DW 04/28/2025

A suspect in a mosque stabbing surrendered to police, with an investigation into potential Islamophobic motives underway.

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SF parents

fromABC7 San Francisco

5 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Series of racist incidents at Saint Mary's Campus in Moraga investigated as hate crimes

Racial harassment incidents at Saint Mary's College have escalated, prompting a family to advocate for action to combat hate crimes on campus.

Tisch vows NYPD will fight antisemitic crimes in pointed remarks at ADL forum

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch pledges to combat antisemitism in NYC, condemning anti-Israel protests as especially despicable.

Kin of rescued Israeli hostage targeted in antisemitic attack in NYC restaurant: 'It was jarring'

An antisemitic attack on Josh Tepper highlights rising tensions and incidents targeting Jewish individuals post-conflict.

American Jews faced a record 25 antisemitic incidents per day last year - more than one per hour - with most related to hatred of Israel: startling report

Jews in America experienced over 25 antisemitic incidents daily in 2024, with many linked to opposition to Israel.

NYC politics

Local Pro-Israel Policies in Miami Beach Helped Normalize Zionist Vigilantism

Miami Beach is a significant hub for Jewish culture, but it grapples with complex issues like antisemitism and identity.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival showcased 'June Zero', raising awareness on discrimination faced by Jewish communities.

NYC politics

Tisch vows NYPD will fight antisemitic crimes in pointed remarks at ADL forum

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch pledges to combat antisemitism in NYC, condemning anti-Israel protests as especially despicable.

Kin of rescued Israeli hostage targeted in antisemitic attack in NYC restaurant: 'It was jarring'

An antisemitic attack on Josh Tepper highlights rising tensions and incidents targeting Jewish individuals post-conflict.

American Jews faced a record 25 antisemitic incidents per day last year - more than one per hour - with most related to hatred of Israel: startling report

Jews in America experienced over 25 antisemitic incidents daily in 2024, with many linked to opposition to Israel.

NYC politics

Local Pro-Israel Policies in Miami Beach Helped Normalize Zionist Vigilantism

Miami Beach is a significant hub for Jewish culture, but it grapples with complex issues like antisemitism and identity.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival showcased 'June Zero', raising awareness on discrimination faced by Jewish communities.

Texas court hearing on Walmart mass shooting sets stage for plea to avoid the death penalty

The gunman in the El Paso Walmart shooting is expected to accept a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.

#right-wing-extremism

New York City

Neo-Nazi with Hitler tattoo tried to exterminate' asylum seeker in terror attack

Callum Parslow was sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder motivated by extreme racist ideology and a premeditated terrorist attack.

fromThe Drum

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Ad of the Day: The History Channel delivers a stark warning against far-right extremism

History teaches us vital lessons about extremism, which we must heed to prevent repeating past atrocities.

New York City

Neo-Nazi with Hitler tattoo tried to exterminate' asylum seeker in terror attack

Callum Parslow was sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder motivated by extreme racist ideology and a premeditated terrorist attack.

fromThe Drum

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Graphic design

Ad of the Day: The History Channel delivers a stark warning against far-right extremism

History teaches us vital lessons about extremism, which we must heed to prevent repeating past atrocities.

UK news

Ten assaults a day on asylum seekers in Home Office care, figures reveal

The Home Office recorded an alarming average of 10 daily assaults on asylum seekers, indicating serious safety concerns within their care.

#community-engagement

Toronto

Toronto police spent $19.5M on response to Israel-Gaza war protests last year: report | CBC News

Toronto police invested $19.5 million in 2024 to enhance community safety amidst rising tensions related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Toronto startup

Mississauga launches new campaign as hate crimes rise in the region | CBC News

Mississauga launches campaign addressing racism to combat rising hate crimes.

The campaign aims to promote unity and awareness in a diverse community.

Toronto

Toronto police spent $19.5M on response to Israel-Gaza war protests last year: report | CBC News

Toronto police invested $19.5 million in 2024 to enhance community safety amidst rising tensions related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

more#community-engagement

Toronto startup

Mississauga launches new campaign as hate crimes rise in the region | CBC News

Mississauga launches campaign addressing racism to combat rising hate crimes.

The campaign aims to promote unity and awareness in a diverse community.

#grindr

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Grindr used by gang to entrap and burgle 50 victims in their own homes

A gang luring men from Grindr is committing burglaries and is being investigated as a series of hate crimes.

NYC LGBT

Burglars used Grindr to meet London victims at home before stealing from them

Around 50 burglaries linked to Grindr app users, targeting LGBT+ individuals, prompting police to classify incidents as potential hate crimes.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Grindr used by gang to entrap and burgle 50 victims in their own homes

A gang luring men from Grindr is committing burglaries and is being investigated as a series of hate crimes.

NYC LGBT

Burglars used Grindr to meet London victims at home before stealing from them

Around 50 burglaries linked to Grindr app users, targeting LGBT+ individuals, prompting police to classify incidents as potential hate crimes.

SF LGBT

Right-wing extremists threaten LGBTQ-affirming religious communities: report

Over 150 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents have targeted affirming religious communities in the U.S. since June 2022, signaling escalating extremism.

Miscellaneous

Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'

Michigan's hate crime law now includes protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, following recent legislative updates.

Miscellaneous

Jesse Watters calls LGBTQ+ people 'nuts' for buying guns ahead of Trump's second term

Jesse Watters supports gun ownership for self-defense but mocks LGBTQ+ individuals for doing so, disregarding their fears amid rising discrimination.

SF LGBT

Right-wing extremists threaten LGBTQ-affirming religious communities: report

Over 150 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents have targeted affirming religious communities in the U.S. since June 2022, signaling escalating extremism.

Miscellaneous

Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'

Michigan's hate crime law now includes protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, following recent legislative updates.

Miscellaneous

Jesse Watters calls LGBTQ+ people 'nuts' for buying guns ahead of Trump's second term

Jesse Watters supports gun ownership for self-defense but mocks LGBTQ+ individuals for doing so, disregarding their fears amid rising discrimination.

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#islamophobia

Berkeley rallies after Muslim-owned clinic targeted by anti-Islam graffiti

Community supports Muslim business owner targeted by vandalism during Ramadan.

Children and babies' graves among up to 85 damaged in Islamophobic hate crime'

The desecration of Muslim graves in Watford cemetery is labeled an Islamophobic hate crime, causing community outrage and grief.

Miscellaneous

Sweden court finds Quran burner guilty of hate crimes DW 02/03/2025

Salwan Najem received a suspended sentence for hate crimes related to publicly burning the Quran, reflecting legal limits on freedom of expression.

Right-wing politics

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have doubled over the past two years, research suggests

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have more than doubled, significantly affecting women and girls.

Left-wing politics

Even at an Anti-Racist Educators' Summit, Decrying Genocide Proved Controversial

Barakat's keynote highlighted religious discrimination and the impact of Islamophobia, sparking unexpected backlash despite the event's mission for a supportive dialogue.

Berkeley rallies after Muslim-owned clinic targeted by anti-Islam graffiti

Community supports Muslim business owner targeted by vandalism during Ramadan.

Children and babies' graves among up to 85 damaged in Islamophobic hate crime'

The desecration of Muslim graves in Watford cemetery is labeled an Islamophobic hate crime, causing community outrage and grief.

Miscellaneous

Sweden court finds Quran burner guilty of hate crimes DW 02/03/2025

Salwan Najem received a suspended sentence for hate crimes related to publicly burning the Quran, reflecting legal limits on freedom of expression.

Right-wing politics

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have doubled over the past two years, research suggests

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have more than doubled, significantly affecting women and girls.

Left-wing politics

Even at an Anti-Racist Educators' Summit, Decrying Genocide Proved Controversial

Barakat's keynote highlighted religious discrimination and the impact of Islamophobia, sparking unexpected backlash despite the event's mission for a supportive dialogue.

Tesla Cybertruck vandalized with hate symbols in Bed-Stuy, cops say * Brooklyn Paper

Vandalism against Tesla vehicles has escalated, with two suspects damaging one in Bed-Stuy and being sought by the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.

NYC politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law

The vandalism of Teslas with swastikas reflects a political attack on Elon Musk rather than a traditional expression of antisemitism.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

Tesla Cybertruck vandalized with hate symbols in Bed-Stuy, cops say * Brooklyn Paper

Vandalism against Tesla vehicles has escalated, with two suspects damaging one in Bed-Stuy and being sought by the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.

NYC politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law

The vandalism of Teslas with swastikas reflects a political attack on Elon Musk rather than a traditional expression of antisemitism.

2 men sought for allegedly hanging noose from NYC water tower: cops

Two men hung a noose from a water tower in Queens, prompting an investigation by the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force.

Slain trans man faced 'prolonged' violence and torture, police say

Five individuals were charged with second-degree murder related to the torture and death of transgender man Sam Nordquist in New York.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

Illinois police say 11 teens brutally beat men they targeted using a gay dating app

Teenagers in Illinois used a gay dating app to lure and violently attack two men, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

4 weeks ago

SF LGBT

Eight teens plead guilty to attacking man they lured on dating app

Eight teens in Malta pleaded guilty to attacking an 18-year-old lured via a dating app based on his sexual orientation.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Suspended sentence for soldier Cathal Crotty sends wrong message, DPP argues during appeal

A suspended sentence for brutal violence conveys a troubling message about societal intolerance toward hate crimes.

US news

fromWashington Post

Slain trans man faced 'prolonged' violence and torture, police say

Five individuals were charged with second-degree murder related to the torture and death of transgender man Sam Nordquist in New York.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

Illinois police say 11 teens brutally beat men they targeted using a gay dating app

Teenagers in Illinois used a gay dating app to lure and violently attack two men, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

4 weeks ago

SF LGBT

Eight teens plead guilty to attacking man they lured on dating app

Eight teens in Malta pleaded guilty to attacking an 18-year-old lured via a dating app based on his sexual orientation.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Suspended sentence for soldier Cathal Crotty sends wrong message, DPP argues during appeal

A suspended sentence for brutal violence conveys a troubling message about societal intolerance toward hate crimes.

Texas Prosecutors Will No Longer Pursue Death Penalty in El Paso Shooting

Texas prosecutors will no longer pursue the death penalty in the El Paso Walmart shooting case to honor families' wishes for finality.

Manhattan DA's Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes in Manhattan have dramatically increased, making it the top category of hate-driven attacks in 2023.

East Bay (California)

Police hiring is on the rebound as crime rates in Berkeley have fallen, BPD says

Berkeley's crime rates decreased significantly from 2023 to 2024, indicating a positive trend in public safety.

fromGay City News

Manhattan DA's Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes in Manhattan have dramatically increased, making it the top category of hate-driven attacks in 2023.

East Bay (California)

Police hiring is on the rebound as crime rates in Berkeley have fallen, BPD says

Berkeley's crime rates decreased significantly from 2023 to 2024, indicating a positive trend in public safety.

Avoid These States with the Highest Concentration of Hate Groups

Hate crimes persist in the U.S., highlighting the ongoing influence and recruitment of hate groups amid political and social instability.

Cryptocurrency

fromFast Company

Cybertruck owners are joining a Facebook support group-and want to be a protected class

Cybertruck owners report hostility and harassment tied to their vehicles, prompting calls for legislative action against such behaviors.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trial Opens for Illinois Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Palestinian Boy

A landlord's hate-driven attack on a tenant and her child highlights the dangers of dehumanization amidst political conflicts.

fromDefector

Who Gets To Determine A Hate Crime? | Defector

Sam Nordquist, a Black trans man, was murdered after enduring severe torture, highlighting issues of violence against marginalized communities.

US news

fromWashington Post

Man charged in Florida shooting thought victims were Palestinians, police say

A Florida man was charged with attempted murder after shooting at two Israeli victims, mistaking them for Palestinians.

fromeuronews

Miscellaneous

Mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes under Australia hate crime laws

Australia mandates prison terms for terror offences and hate crimes ranging from one to six years.

fromwww.thelocal.se

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Swedish media report Quran-burner Salwan Momika shot dead

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi activist known for Quran burnings, was shot and killed while live streaming, raising serious concerns about freedom of speech and public safety.

London

Muslim school becomes latest target in spate of Islamophobic hate crimes in London

A series of anti-Muslim graffiti incidents in London prompts police investigation and community concern.

LGBT

fromWIRED

'We Have Seen a Lot More Hate': Trans People Are Already Terrified

The Trump administration's policies have heightened distress and hate towards the transgender community, leading to increased calls for support from distressed adolescents.

from24/7 Wall St.