Anti-LGBTQ+
The LGBTQ+ community remains one of the most frequently targeted groups globally. Our analysis has identified a recent rise in threats targeting LGBTQ+ people, community leaders and institutions, as well as the normalisation of anti-LGBTQ+ hate across society. ISD deploys our digital analysis capabilities to better understand these threats, inform policymakers around key trends and mitigate threats.
Further Reading
January 2, 2023
All-age drag shows, the latest target in the US’s culture war
ISD's Jared Holt comments in USA Today on far-right activists targeting drag performers, claiming the shows are indoctrinating children.
Anti-LGBTQ+, Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
December 19, 2022
Profiting from Hate: Extremist Merchandise on Redbubble, Etsy, Teespring, Teerepublic and Zazzle
ISD's investigation found that Etsy, Redbubble and other popular e-commerce sites, are facilitating the sale of products promoting hate and extremism.
Anti-LGBTQ+, Far-Right Extremism, Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety
August 31, 2022
COVID conspiracists spark the latest culture war over drag queen readings in the UK
ISD's Tim Squirrell spoke to VICE about the anti-LGBTQ+ campaign that has followed a tour of drag queen readings to children in UK public libraries.
Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Threat Analysis and Prevention
