Threats, smoke bomb, police target LGBT event
Gay liaison unit’s ability to fight hate crimes ‘weakened’ by changes
State Sen. Rich Madaleno introduced measure
MSNBC reporter Andrea Mitchell gave the keynote address
Nigeria, Uganda, Russia among countries criticized
Mayor bans insurance discrimination against trans residents
Addressing ‘medically necessary health-care procedures’
Joins several other states in pushing measure
Annual event continues to bar gays
Effort seeks to strengthen city response to attacks
