links for 2008-09-19
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"LGBT related hate crimes have been on the rise in the district lately. There have been at least three incidents in the last few weeks, involving young gay men being brutally beaten while out in the streets. We're not talking about people who were out really late at night, or even walking alone. One of the most recent victims, Tony Randolph Hunter, died yesterday from his injuries. It hasn't been confirmed that these incidents were hate crimes, but it's probable. "
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"We're thrilled to announce that in just three short days, you've rallied together and propelled us beyond our $40,000 fundraising goal. In fact, by the time we looked up from our computers, you'd already donated $46,000!" Awwww yeah, and they emailed me about my article today! We're back in business y'all! Mad love to EVERYONE who helped!!! – LDP
Carmen Van Kerckhove is co-founder and president of
PureGracefulTree wrote:
Wow, GREAT news about Bitch Magazine! That’s so incredibly inspiring…this kind of thing so often goes the other way. I’m glad to have helped my little bit, and grateful to Latoya for articulating the need.
Posted 19 Sep 2008 at 12:44 pm ¶
Renee wrote:
I am thrilled that Bitch will be able to continue the excellent work that it does.
Posted 20 Sep 2008 at 4:31 pm ¶
just curious wrote:
Hey, how about Sandra Bernhard’s comments about Sarah Palin being raped by some big black brothers?
Posted 21 Sep 2008 at 11:33 pm ¶
Lisa Harney wrote:
I wonder how coincidental the rise in hate crime violence is with the campaign in Montgomery County to maintain legalized discrimination against trans people.
Still, even if it is a factor, it’s far from the only one.
Posted 21 Sep 2008 at 11:53 pm ¶