Hate Laws

Hate Laws

Judy Shepard: WY ‘Has Taken Two Steps Back’

By Kelly Morris

October 15, 2013

Top News National

Shepard is shocked the state still has no hate-crime laws, let alone one based on crimes against sexual orientation or gender identity. Because of this, she said a lot of LGBT people in Wyoming choose to stay in the closet. ...

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Detroit Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Hate Crime

By The Seattle Lesbian

February 7, 2013

Top News National

Special Agent in Charge Foley said, “Hate crimes have no place in a civilized society. We are a nation of laws and our laws embrace diversity and differences." ...

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Judy Shepard: ‘Hate Crimes Still Exist’

By The Seattle Lesbian

January 7, 2013

Judy Shepard: ‘Hate Crimes Still Exist’

Shepard shared: "[Hate crimes] still exist. We need to be aware. And we never want to forget our history. Our past is what molds us." ...

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