11 Seattle Gay Bars Threatened With Ricin Poisoning Via Letter

Eleven gay bars in Seattle received letters today addressed to the “Owner/Manager” from someone claiming to be in the possession of ricin, a deadly poison. “Your establishment has been targeted,” the letter begins. “I have in my possession approximately 67 grams of ricin with which I will indiscriminately target at least five of your clients.”

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Gunman Opens Fire Inside Gay Affirming Church in Tennessee

A gunman walked into a Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee and open fire on full pews and “shouted hateful words” — while 25 children were performing on stage. Two church attendees were killed and seven were wounded by the 12-gauge shotgun blasts. Read more