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When Words Get You in Trouble: A Look at Free Speech and Hate Crimes

November 29, 2025

A mother of four, a nurse, and a victim of domestic violence found herself in hot water after using a derogatory term to describe her abusive partner. Elizabeth Kinny from Tranmere texted a friend, calling the man who sent her to the hospital a "fggot. " This led to her arrest and conviction for a

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Trans Flags Vanish from Boston Common, Advocates Demand Justice

November 21, 2025

In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a grou

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A Spitting Incident in Brooklyn Sparks Hate Crime Arrest

November 4, 2025

In a recent turn of events, a man was arrested for an anti-Semitic act in Brooklyn. Nicholas Jones, 40, is accused of spitting on a 16-year-old Hasidic boy. This happened near Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Crown Heights around 5:50 p. m. on October 22. The teen was wearing traditional Hasidic c

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A Dark Day for Faith in Michigan

November 1, 2025

A violent act shook a Michigan church, leaving four lives lost and a community in shock. The FBI has now revealed that the attacker, Thomas Jacob Sanford, was driven by deep-seated hatred towards the Mormon religion. Sanford, a 40-year-old man, crashed his truck into the Church of Jesus Christ of L

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage: Stories, Struggles, and Triumphs

October 18, 2025

May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D.

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Pork Incident Sparks Hate Crime Charges at Syracuse University

September 25, 2025

A shocking event unfolded at Syracuse University when two students were accused of a hate crime. They allegedly threw a bag of pork into a Jewish fraternity house during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This act was not just a prank but a serious crime. The university and police took swift action

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Pink Chalk and Broken Faith: A Statue's Story

August 16, 2025

In the quiet of the night, someone took a piece of pink chalk and drew on a statue of the Virgin Mary. This statue stands outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston's South End. The drawing was not clear, just some scribbles that no one could understand. It happened between 8 p. m. Wednesday

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Hate Speech Leads to Charges in B. C.

July 29, 2025

A man from B. C. is now facing charges after allegedly making hateful comments towards Jewish protesters. The incident happened back in March 2024, and police say it took a while to build a strong case. The accused, 28-year-old Khalid El Boyok, is charged with publicly stirring up hatred. Police em

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A Shot in the Dark: South Carolina's Hate Crime Debate

July 29, 2025

A recent incident in Richland County has sparked a heated discussion about the need for a statewide hate crimes law in South Carolina. On July 17, a man named Jonathan Felkel allegedly shot at a Black neighbor in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and he was arrested under a new local hate intimidation

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Little Village Faces Hate-Fueled Vandalism

July 29, 2025

A man from the Little Village neighborhood is now facing serious charges. Philip Dominguez, 38, is accused of spraying hate symbols and offensive messages on three buildings. The incidents happened on July 19 and 20. Police say Dominguez used swastikas and the phrase \"ICE rules\" in his vandalism. ...