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by Joseph Erbentraut EDGE Great Lakes Regional Editor Thursday Nov 5, 2009 While the president signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law last week at the White House, he stood among a crowd of many... Full Article at EDGE Boston
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As a legally blind lesbian, I celebrated on Oct. 28 when the president signed the Matthew Shepard and James Boyd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Full Article at The Progressive
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Despite the devastating murder of Matthew Shepard 11 years ago, legislation was never passed to curb hate crimes against the LGBT community. Full Article at The Daily Campus
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Florida There are no separate hate crimes; instead, the law mandates increased penalties for convictions of crimes where there was evidence of certain prejudice. For example, a second degree felony would become a first degree felony. Full Article at Jacksonville.com
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By World's Editorial Writers Published: 10/31/2009 2:22 AM Last Modified: 10/31/2009 2:22 AM My uncle didn't know a visit to the ATM would result in a hate crime that would ultimately lead to his death. Full Article at Tulsa World
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It’s ludicrous that we have had [hate crime legislation] while it is not being used
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The General Synod has been on record since 1989 supporting hate crimes legislation, expressing solidarity and support for the victims of violence, recognizing that the whole community benefits from efforts to reduce violence and calling for all settings of the church to work to end violence
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Hate crimes destroy families, damage communities, and offend our core American values ... The shared values that define us as Americans are stronger than our differences. This legislation makes it clear that in a country where so much unites us, there is simply no place for hatred and discrimination, an...
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You live in a new America tonight — an America that our founding fathers envisioned
SOURCE: Tulsa World
