hate crimes

Essays debate the effect of hate crimes and hate speech in the United States, and the role of the government in this matter.

Describes various aspects of hate crimes including the victims, perpetrators, their effects, and ways to combat them.

Contains the dramatic text for Diana Son's twenty-three scene play, in which friends Sara and Callie fall in love and share a kiss that causes a bystander to have a violent reaction, and includes cast information, stage directions, a prop list, and other resources.

An HIV-positive high school student hospitalized after being attacked, the bigot accused of the crime, and the only witness, a classmate with Down Syndrome, reveal how the assault has changed their lives as they tell of its aftermath.

Presents a collection of writings on topics related to hate groups, militias, and terrorism, discussing white supremacy, Lyndon LaRouce, racism, anti-government sentiment, government terrorist tactics, and legal questions about the control of such activities.

Presents opposing arguments concerning various aspects of hate crimes, including the seriousness of the problem, laws, restriction of speech, and stopping hate groups.

Presents opposing arguments concerning various aspects of hate crimes, including the seriousness of the problem, laws, restriction of speech, and stopping hate groups.

Three boys are charged with a hate crime after an African-American high school student is beaten with a baseball bat in a white neighborhood.

An HIV-positive high school student hospitalized after being attacked, the bigot accused of the crime, and the only witness, a classmate with Down Syndrome, reveal how the assault has changed their lives as they tell of its aftermath.

Studies hate crimes and features a historical survey of some of the main targets of hate crimes, a chronology of some of the worst hate crimes, and biographical information about the individuals who work to stop racism and prejudice.