Early Sunday morning, American Omar Mateen opened fire in an Orlando nightclub, killing 49 people and wounding 53 others in what is now the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
As people all around the world #PrayForOrlando, many are ignoring the fact that this is not just a crime against America, but an attack against gays by an American, not because of the victims' religious beliefs but for their sexuality.
While many regional condemnations of the attack ignore the victims' sexuality and the homophobic nature of the tragedy – including nearly all government statements – many prominent activists, journalists and public figures tackled it head on.