FBI Reports Rise In Anti-LGBT Hate Crimes

Annual statistics for 2008 collected by local law enforcement agencies nationwide show an 11-percent increase in hate crimes based on sexual orientation, according to a report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While the overall number of hate crimes of any kind grew by about 2 percent from 2007 to 2008, the 11-percent hike in anti-gay incidents, and a 9-percent increase in hate crimes based on religion, demonstrate the continuing danger posed by bias against others based on their differences.

Recently, President Obama signed new LGBT-inclusive hate crimes provisions. Not sure if this has anything to do with the spike in hate crimes.