Orlando Shooting
Travel warning issued to LGBTQ+ people visiting Florida
An advocacy group has warned members of the LGBTQ+ community against travelling to the state over what it perceives as threats to "health, safety and freedom."
Remembering Congressman John Lewis, a Staunch LGBTQ Ally
For Congressman Lewis, to be American meant charging into battle against injustice, refusing to leave anyone behind.
Pulse Survivor: We Must Honor Their Deaths With Action, Not Prayers
On the third anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida, when 49 people were killed by a gunman, survivor Brandon Wolf calls on us to honor them with activism.
Noor Salman Found Not Guilty
If Salman had been convicted, she could have faced up to life in prison in connection with the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.
Americans Fear Terrorism More Than They Have Since 9/11
Trump's approval rating for handling terrorism was 42 percent, while 51 percent disapproved.
Orlando Nightclub Gunman Had Secret Sex Life, Docs Show
Mateen used a friend to cover up his secret sex life and met women using dating websites like Plenty of Fish to cheat on his wife.
Pulse Shooter's Wife Denounced ISIS And Terror
"I don't consider the people that do terrorist attacks Muslim," she wrote in 2015.
Trump Neglects LGBTQ Community in Pulse Tribute
President Donald Trump was criticized last year for his initial reaction to the massacre at Orlando's Pulse nightclub.
Why Anti-LGBTQ Homicides Reached All-Time High in 2016
A majority of victims in the U.S. were people of color, transgender or gender-nonconforming, and younger than 35.
Dems Revisit Hate Crimes Bill Amid Shooting Anniversary
The legislation would prohibit Americans convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes from obtaining guns.
Five People Killed in Florida Workplace Shooting
A "disgruntled" former employee, who was fired in April 2017, shot his former co-workers early Monday morning.
Police Footage Released of Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Omar Mateen killed 49 people at Orlando's Pulse nightclub in June 2016.
Judge Allows Release of FL Nightclub Shooter's Widow
Noor Salman was arrested in California in January on federal charges accusing her of knowing that her husband, Omar Mateen, was planning the June 2016 attack, and of concocting a cover story for him.
Widow of Florida Nightclub Gunman Knew of His Plan
Salman was arrested earlier this month in the San Francisco Bay Area on federal charges of obstructing justice and aiding her late husband, Omar Mateen, in his attempt to provide material support to a terrorist organization.
FBI Arrests Wife of Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen
She faces federal charges of obstruction of justice, and aiding and abetting the attempted provision of material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Pulse Victims' Families Sue Google, Facebook, Twitter
The Florida gunman had pledged allegiance to the militant group before he killed 49 Orlando clubgoers.
Hospitals to Cover Orlando Attack Medical Costs
One survivor was left with a $20,000 bill for a seven-hour hospital visit.
Police Applications Surge Where Tragedies Strike
The police departments in Dallas, Orlando and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, experienced upticks in applications or interest following major shootings.
Can Science Predict Who Will Become Mass Shooters?
Certain features in the "typical mass shooter" have been identified but more investigation is needed.
California OKs Sweeping Gun Control Legislation
National Democrats and Republicans still squabbling over a legislative response as California takes the lead on reform.
Democrats Take Gun House Protest to Local Districts
Democrats are acting on their pledges to push for gun legislation.
'Star Wars' Fans Want Orlando Victim Honored in Film
The character would honor "every LGBT person to lose their life to hate" say victims' friends.
How Sig Sauer Cashed In by Selling Assault Rifles
The gun industry was able to create demand for a product that had few practical applications other than killing humans at scale.
Gay Rights Vs. Guns
At Pride events across the globe, marchers signaled opposition to gun violence.
To Prevent Another Orlando We Must Destroy ISIS
What the Orlando shooter did is entirely repeatable by well-trained individuals with access to weapons like the AR-15.
Quora: LGBT Community Reacts to Orlando Massacre
'Never stop loving whoever it is you love, never surrender to the fear, never let yourself be deceived by the lies and the stereotypes.'
Celebrities Petition Congress for Gun Reform
Lady Gaga and Katy Perry have also backed the petition following the Orlando shootings.
How a Muslim Ban Would Inspire More Attacks
If America's Muslim community is scapegoated, the wolf pack threat will grow. That is why calls for prohibiting Muslim travel to America are so dangerous.
Bipartisan Gun Proposal Survives Test Vote
Republican Susan Collins offered the measure after the Senate rejected four gun proposals.
Democrats End Gun Control Sit-In
House Democrats vowed to take more action when they return from recess July 5.