Today my hometown was struck by a disgusting hardship.
A woman this afternoon was found by a neighbor, bleeding and naked. She was attacked in her home because she was gay. Two or more men broke into her home through the basement and proceeded to tag her basement. They found the homeowner, who is an open lesbian, and stabbed, assaulted, and carved “dyke” into her chest. They attempted to burn her house to the ground, but the gas only sparked. Somehow, this woman (who remains anonymous until she decides to come out on her own time) was able to escape. She was found naked, bound with zip ties, and bloody. She is still alive and in the hospital. A candle light vigil was held in her name tonight, where more than 500 people from Lincoln and surrounding cities and states joined to talk about the hate and to pay homage to the victim.
A recovery fund has been set up to help her cover medical bills and anything she may need. That link can be found here, along with a link from the original news story.
http://starcitypride.org/victim-recovery-fund/
http://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hundreds-attend-vigil-after-reported-hate-crime/article_d0892b58-9ec9-566c-8b66-bb0a032b8e03.html
Notes: Article taken directly from the Lincoln Journal Star website
Pictures are courtesy of Lincoln Journal Star and Steve Andel Photography. I do not own any rights to anything posted.
Crying.
Absolutely terrifying. All my babies please be careful.
The real issue we need to focus on around LGBTQ rights: never having anything like this ever happen again…
Source: loobypls
Investigate Teen Lesbian Shootings as a Hate Crime
- Target: Chief Randy Wright - Portland Texas Police
- Sponsored by: Ann W.
18-year-old Mary Kristene Chapa and her girlfriend Mollie Olgin were shot in the head at a South Texas park. Chapa survived, but Olgin was killed. Many believe the shooting is a hate crime because the two young women were known to be in a same-sex relationship for months.
However, despite admitting the shooting does not appear to be a random act, Portland Police Officials are not treating the shooting as a hate crime.
According to the US Justice Department, having correct data collected from police departments across the country is vital to preventing hate crimes. If they are not addressed, “They have the potential to endanger the lives of innocent citizens.”
With members of the gay and lesbian communities across the country making headway in the fight for equal rights, it is imperative that all police departments be vigilant in treating potential hate crimes with the attention and punishment they deserve.
Kate Bornstein: Thoughts About Hate Crime Legislation
“So now we’ve got a federal law that deems it a hate crime if you go after someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. That’s a big deal. That includes a great many people. Last time I looked, the people who define themselves based on their sexual orientation or included all these folks who — if you fuck with them — you’re facing hate crime charges.
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