Discrimination against homosexuals is evident in all aspects of life: in school, the work place, and even within their own homes. In addition to the mental mistreatment they face within their community, the rate of hate crime involving gays and lesbians is increasing dramatically and laws against same sex marriage are being passed in various states. This blog will primarily focus on the injustices homosexuals face today and how our so called “progressive” government is taking steps backwards in this nations fight for equality.