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- No More Prisoners: Against Hate Crime LegislationQueer activists writes against hate crime laws and against the prison industrial complex.
- Hell Came to Port Richmond: What the Mainstream Media Does Not Want You to Hear About Hate Crimes Against White PeopleIs this what our country is coming to? I am sure this is not what our founders intended. I am sure Dr. King would be ashamed of these thugs. Is this what diversity gives us?
- The New York Hate-Crimes LawHate crimes refer to crimes committed when at least one motive of the crime is based on the race, gender or other certain characteristic of the victim. New York has a specific law that criminalizes such behavior over and above the main crime committed.
- Suspects Still at Large in February Anti-Gay Hate CrimeBarie Shortell was attacked Feb. 22 while walking home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. No arrests have been made in connection to a February attack motivated by the victim's perceived sexual orientation.
- Transgender Victim Beaten to Seizure at McDonald's Calls it 'Hate Crime'Chrissy Lee Polis a transgender woman who was beaten to the point of seizure at a McDonald's in Baltimore on Monday said today the attack was "definitely a hate crime."
- 'It Is Important that Our Schools Teach Core Values of Tolerance'New York State senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. decided to sponsor S.269 after a young man was murdered in his district. It is alleged that the man was brutally beaten to death by five gang members who believed the victim was gay.
- Westboro Church Protests Amount to Hate Speech, Even Hate CrimesThe U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Westboro Baptist Church's anti-gay demonstrations at military funerals are protected under the First Amendment. The lone dissenter, Justice Samuel Alito, believed the majority ruling went too far. I agree
- University of Missouri Deals with Alleged Racial Hate Crime AgainBlack spray paint defaced part of a residence hall on the campus of the University of Missouri.
- Underreporting of Hate Crimes and a Means to Resolve the IssuePossible reasons for the underreporting of hate crimes and how this issue can be overcome.
- When is Race Relevant in Sentencing?When is race relevant in sentencing?
Arizona Has ChangedThe social climate in Arizona has become anti-Hispanic as the focus continues to be on illegal immigration. It appears that white people, not all and certainly not a majority are increasing tension by showing hate in attacking the culture.- Rhino's Rant August 2010Hate groups, extremists, and hate crimes against GLBT
NY Hate Crimes: Muslim Cab Driver StabbedA Muslim cab driver was stabbed in New York City. Is it a hate crime?
Hate Crime: How to File a Police ReportThis article gives a brief definition of "Hate Crime" and explains how and why you should file a Police report if you are a victim.- Hate CrimePurpose of this essay is to provide the reader with a distinction between what is classified as hate crime and what is not.
- Crime Comparisons of Two Metropolitan Area'sA comparison of the United States two largest metropolitan cities.
Making Hate a Crime: An Insightful Look at the Beginnings of Hate Crime LegislationReview of "Making Hate a Crime" by Valerie Jenness and Ryken Grattet & corollary overview of the political and social awakenings that led to the construction of hate crime legislation.- Hate Crime Verdict a Beginning?After 17 months since the murder of Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero in Patchogue, a long nightmare has finally begun to ebb with the verdict in the trial of Jeffrey Conroy, 19.
- Hate CrimesDefining hate, when is it a crime, is it not a crime?
Reverse Racism: The Truths and Myths Behind Supposed Anti-White SentimentsInterestingly enough, although blacks are more likely to instigate inter-racial violence, whites are more likely to commit racially-motivated hate crimes.- The Murder of the Pietrzaks: The Most Vicious Hate Crime You Never Heard Of?On October 16th 2008, police arrived at the California home of Marine Sgt. Jan Pawel Pietrzak and his wife, Quiana Pietrzak-Jenkins. What they found was a scene of horror: the tortured corpses of the young couple lying in their own living room.
- Hate Crime LawsThis is my college level research paper on why current hate crime laws are important. I received a B+ grade on this essay.
- Three Legislative Initiatives that Have Changed the Face of SocietyIn this paper I examine three social initiatives which changed the face of society. It examines the background, major players and changes the legislation went through up to today.
Stop the Hate Against Redheads or Kids from Various Religious or Ethnic GroupsStop the national social networking sites promoting Kick a Ginger Day, Kick a Jew Day, and violence or bullying toward any ethnic group or physical attribute.- Gays in the US Finally Protected by Federal Hate Crime LegislationReview of the historical signing of the "Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act" by President Obama and what the President and gay activists still want to accomplish for the homosexual community.
- Hate Crime: Gay Puerto Rican Teen George Steven Lopez Mercado Brutally KilledIn Caguas, Puerto Rico George Steven Lopez Mercado was brutally killed for being gay. Mercado was burned, dismembered and decapitated for his lifestyle. He was well known in the gay community of Puerto Rico and will be missed.
President Barack Obama Signed the Hate Crimes Prevention ActOn October 22, 2009 the United States Congress sent a clear and loud message to victims' groups. A few weeks ago Congress passed the "Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.- Guilty Plea in Hate Crime and Vigil for Victim Mark Gruesome One Year AnniversaryIt's been one year since the brutal hate crime Macelo Lucero at the hands of 7 teens in Patchogue, Long Island. Yesterday, one of the defendants pleaded guilty to the crime as Lucero's family return to the place of their cherished brother's murder.
- Hate Crimes by Teens Using Social NetworksHate crimes are quite common in social networking sites and may impact teens in terms of legal implications.
LGBT Hate Crimes Bill Signed into Law, Conservatives Still WaryYesterday, President Obama signed into law the controversial LGBT hate crimes bill. Why are conservatives & religious men/women still concerned?- Two Men Shot at Adat Yeshurun Valley Sephardic Synagogue, N. Hollywood, CaliforniaDid hate crimes happen today at a synagogue in North Hollywood, CA? Two men were shot.
- Religious News: Hate Crimes Legislation PassesThis article simply announces what has recently happened and briefly introduces the reader to the issue of Hate Crimes.
U.S. Senate Passes LGBT Hate Crimes Bill 68-29President Obama is preparing to sign a new hate crimes bill that may affect the future of pastors/preachers more than they think.- "Arab Muslims in Post-9/11 America"A brief look at the social injustices faced by Arab Muslims in a post-9/11 America.
- Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention ActHatred is often the cause of crime. It is not confined to one group, one race, or one sexual preference.
- Hate Crime Legislation: Do These Laws Make Convictions Harder to Obtain?Violent action that cannot possibly be considered self-defense is always wrong. I agree with the intentions of hate crime legislation but worry that when jurors decide that a crime was not "hate motivated" that violent criminals walk scot-free.
Crazy like a Foxx!Hate crimes- Matthew Shepard Didn't Die in VainThe Matthew Shepard Act soon will become law, and the military will eliminate "don't ask, don't tell" standards.
- Stereotyping and Hate Crimes on the Rise: The Effects of September 11, 2001This article is a general essay on the effects of September 11, 2001 on hate crimes in our nation. It also discusses a plan to eradicate such crimes.
- Hate Crimes and Youthful OffendersWhat causes youthful offenders to commit hate crimes and what is needed to help eliminate it?