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A father tried to protect his daughter, then cops attacked him and his dog

A father tried to protect his daughter, then cops attacked him and his dog

Loveland, Colorado, police are facing renewed scrutiny after another civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the department. The case reveals how police violently arrested a 14-year old girl, tased her father, and choked the family dog.

by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Turkish police detain hundreds in Istanbul Pride march crackdown

Turkish police detain hundreds in Istanbul Pride march crackdown

LGBTQ activists attempted to hold a march in Istanbul on Sunday in defiance of the conservative government’s ban on Pride events—and they were met with brutal police repression.

by Daniel Thorpe and Murat Bay June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

‘If we can’t celebrate gay pirates, the bad guys win’

‘If we can’t celebrate gay pirates, the bad guys win’

‘Our Flag Means Death’ is a ridiculous and enthrallingly queer portrait of masculinity. And Taika Waititi is so hot.

by Lyta Gold June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

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