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» Immigrants Commit 2 Out of Every 3 Gay Bashings in Amsterdam
A study by the University of Amsterdam has found that ethnic Netherlanders are commit more hate crimes against gay and lesbians than other groups. Home Affairs Minister Guusje ter Horst said "It is a serious problem and more extensive than we had thought…Homophobic violence is very serious and must be completely eradicated." [NIS News] |
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An elderly Carlsbad couple was punched by a neighbor during an angry confrontation over Proposition 8 yard signs. Good gosh, we just want all this to be over! |
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Well, Senator McCain's short fuse got some more press this weekend after six witnesses confirm that in 1996, while meeting with POW advocates, McCain pushed a woman in a wheel chair: According to the accounts, McCain waved his hand to shoo away Jeannette Jenkins, whose cousin was last seen in South Vietnam in 1970, causing her to hit a wall. McCain's anger has many people worried about how he would handle pressures of being president. And so it should… |
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A recent poll from parent-oriented gaming site What They Play asked what offended parents more: violence, cursing, hetero sex or gay sex. As you can see, decapitation ranks better than same-sex smooching. Now we understand all the school shootings, cheerleader beat downs and other underage maladies. |
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» Eighth Grader Shot For Being Too Femme?
Did an LA-based 8th grader shoot his classmate for being feminine? It sure looks that way - and definitely makes us ill. "Some students said the victim, whose name was not disclosed, sometimes wore makeup and feminine jewelry and had declared himself gay. They said he was frequently taunted by other boys and had been involved in an argument with the alleged shooter, an eighth-grader who also was not named, and others Monday. During the lunchtime argument, one of the boys shouted at Tuesday's victim, "You better watch your back," said one student who witnessed the encounter." [LA Times via Joe.My.God] |
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Hundreds of homos and their admirers marched through Sydney this weekend to protest growing anti-gay violence. The government and police have not done enough to protect queer citizens, says activists. |
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Judge Orders Psychological Test For Attacker
Mr Dewhurst was in the pub with two female friends and Sanders was chatting to them about holidays in Bulgaria amongst other things. Sanders has admitted his guilt in the assault. The judge has, however, requested a psychological examination and a statement from Dewhurst before sentencing. The trial continues next month. |
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Judge Blasts Teen For "Brutal" Killing
Soutar got off easy: the 21-year old will serve twelve years for "culpable homocide". Meanwhile, 19-year old Meehan, who not only helped beat Kerr, but later walked by his dying body, received a life sentence, 16-years of which he must serve. |
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And, of course, be sure to check out Bilsborough's website. If your boss objects to drawings of boozing, purging and illustrated sex, consider this feature NSFW. |
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Gay Author Discusses New Book, Sex and Florida
An exploration of estrangement, elation, sex and sin, The New Kid offers the reader two half-siblings: Humphrey and Gretchen. The bulk of the novel revolves around their respective struggles - Humphrey's attempts to adapt in his new Floridian town and the last gasps of Gretchen's relationship. The final third brings them together in a surprisingly suspenseful climax. As a whole, Schrefer's stark prose delves into the perils of universal alienation. Our editor recent caught up with Schrefer for a chat. See what the boys had to say about teenage objectification, S&M and why Schrefer thinks it's alright to be bored. After the jump, of course… |
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That About Sums It Up
Violence ain't sexy. Unless it involves Eastern Promises' Viggo Mortensen fighting naked. After the jump. And, yes, it's NSFW. |
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Being bashed ain't cute. It's especially ugly when the bashing involves actually bashing. While some "victims" may choose to wallow in their bashdom, an anonymous attackee found it in his heart to forgive: Dear gay-basher/assaulter/mugger/crackhead who beat me up and robbed me in May: That's pretty generous. We'd be inclined to track them down, find the watch, stuff it up their asses, remove it, wash it, wear it and be on our way. Read this anonymous reader's note in its entirety, after the jump. |
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Reports of domestic violence among gays in San Francisco dropped from 2004 to 2005. The San Francisco Chronicle reports:
While on the surface this may seem as if domestic violence itself has dropped, one must remember that not all victims of domestic violence report their crimes out of shame, embarassment, or fear that their loved one will go to jail. Remember, friends, Domestic Violence Not Love |
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Without a doubt, Pink Pistols is going to be compared to the Queer As Folk's short-lived Pink Posse, wherein the show's Justin hoped to return the fight to gay bashers by wielding a weapon. So let us be the first to connect the storylines! The Pink Pistols – founded in Boston in 2000 by Doug Krick – is an organization hoping to arm gay men and women for their own protection, battling the stereotype that the queer community makes an easy target for violence. It's a common argument: arm the supposedly weak, whether they're single mothers or rape victims. But given the numbers – at least 7,000 members in 43 chapters in the U.S. and Canada – it's an debate many folks are taking up. Wilton Manors gun group promotes self-defense for gays [Florida Sun-Sentinel] |