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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.

March 13, 2026

A quantitative analysis of anti-LGBTQ+ hate after the Tumbler Ridge shooting

After the Tumbler Ridge shooting, a focus on the perpetrator’s transgender identity sparked Canada’s largest 6-month surge in anti-LGBTQ+ online hate.

Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse

November 5, 2025

Online and offline anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric rising in Western countries

Anti-LGBTQ+

October 20, 2025

Investigation | Five-year overview of the online and offline anti-LGBTQ+ landscape

Anti-LGBTQ+

June 6, 2025

Anti-LGBTQ+ posts surge in relation to offline events

Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse

June 5, 2025

Offline events, online threats: Analyzing online extremist targeting of LGBTQ+ communities

Anti-LGBTQ+

May 31, 2025

ISD investigation into anti-drag mobilization cited by The Hill

Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

March 27, 2025

The Journal: Ciaran O’Conner explains how misinformation helps to fuel the anti-LGBTQ movement

Anti-LGBTQ+, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation

July 23, 2024

A Year of Hate: Anti-Drag Mobilisation Efforts Targeting LGBTQ+ People in France

Anti-LGBTQ+

March 25, 2024

A Year of Hate: Anti-Drag Mobilisation Efforts Targeting LGBTQ+ People in Australia

Anti-LGBTQ+

Further Reading

June 22, 2023

Anti-drag Mobilization Efforts Targeting LGBTQ+ People in the US

This profile analyses on- and offline anti-drag mobilization in the US, and key tactics and narratives used by protesters.

Anti-LGBTQ+

June 22, 2023

A Year of Hate: Understanding Threats and Harassment Targeting Drag Shows and the LGBTQ+ Community

This report we examine the trends in anti-LGBTQ+ hate and extremism with a particular focus on anti-drag activity in the US, UK, Australia and France.

Anti-LGBTQ+

June 22, 2023

UK’s anti-LGBTQ+ mobilisation is drawing on US trends and narratives against drag performances

ISD’s Tim Squirrell wrote an op-ed for The Guardian about the increase in protests and threats against all-ages drag shows in the UK.

Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

May 19, 2023

Tim Squirrell: A perceived “status threat” is pushing young men toward misogynistic content

ISD’s Tim Squirrell speaks to The Irish Examiner about the rise of anti-feminist influencers and ‘Red Pill’ online content among young men.

Anti-LGBTQ+, Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

April 6, 2023

YouTube Shorts’ suggesting banned-Andrew Tate’s content to young boys

ISD's Tim Squirrell spoke to Sky News about an investigation which found that Andrew Tate is being pushed on to the social media feeds of young boys.

Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse

January 17, 2023

Children are mimicking a hand gesture linked to misogynist influencer Andrew Tate

ISD's Tim Squirrell spoke to VICE World News about the context behind schoolchildren mimicking a gesture made by misogynist influencer Andrew Tate.

Anti-LGBTQ+, Far-Right Extremism

January 16, 2023

The ‘Groomer’ Slur

The term 'Groomer' attempts to link LGBTQ+ people to pedophilia and prevent LGBTQ+ rights being enshrined in law.

Anti-LGBTQ+

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 29, 2022

Extremists attempted to justify the mass shooting in Colorado with anti-LGBTQ discourse

Moustafa Ayad spoke to WaPo on the influx of far-right groups and influencers attempting 'to justify the Colorado mass shooting' on social media.

Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse

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

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