Brutal violence against gays, transgenders, etc.
by pico
Thu Dec 18, 2008 at 04:30:21 PM PST
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/12/18/193021/40/113/674152Lest we forget:
The number of reported attacks against LGBT people increased 24 percent in 2007 over 2006, and they were expected to jump in 2008, said Sharon Stapel, executive director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project.
- Associated Press
Not everything in the gay, lesbian, transgender, and otherwise queer world is about marriage and inauguration prayers. But understanding these things in the context of fear and violence can help us come to terms with the anger and frustration that a lot of queer voters are facing. Follow me below for more stories and statistics.
