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Hate Crimes

  1. hate crimes
    Five Boys Arrested In Connection With Brutal Assault of Lesbian CoupleIn a horrifying homophobic attack, a lesbian couple was beaten up and robbed after they refused a group of boys’ demand to kiss.
  2. domestic terrorism
    What We Know About the Southern California Synagogue ShootingA 60-year-old woman was killed in a heroic attempt to protect the rabbi. More would likely have died if the white supremacist’s weapon hadn’t jammed.
  3. psychology
    Why Would Somebody Fake a Hate Crime?Exploring the psychology of “factitious victimization” — and how it could be a factor in the Jussie Smollett case.
  4. crime
    Jewish Columbia Professor’s Office Vandalized With Large SwastikasAmid a nationwide uptick in anti-Semitic hate crimes.
  5. lgbtq rights
    More LGBTQ People Killed So Far in 2017 Than All of 2016, Report SaysA report from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs suggests a slight uptick in hate crimes against LGBTQ people.
  6. politics
    Read What the Portland Stabbing Victim’s Mom Had to Say to President Trump“I ask you, Mr. President, to take action at this time.”
  7. Man Arrested for Threatening Jewish Centers Did It to Harass an Ex-GirlfriendJuan Thompson engaged in a “campaign to harass and intimidate” his ex, authorities say.
  8. This 24-Year-Old Teaches Muslim Women How to Protect Themselves From Hate CrimesZaineb Abdulla is helping women escape “hijab grabs.”
  9. Gay YouTube Star Charged With Faking His Own Assault, Calling It a Hate CrimeCalum McSwiggan claimed he was attacked by three men outside a gay club in Los Angeles.
  10. Activists Say Transgender Killings Are RisingThere have been 17 reported murders thus far this year.