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Brutal violence against gays, transgenders, etc.

Started by Shana A, December 18, 2008, 08:58:02 PM

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Shana A

December 18, 2008, 08:58:02 PM
Brutal violence against gays, transgenders, etc.
by pico
Thu Dec 18, 2008 at 04:30:21 PM PST

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/12/18/193021/40/113/674152

Lest 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.
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