hate crimes
Police investigate threats against Muslim activist as she takes national platform
By Kimberly Winston — February 22, 2017
(RNS) Linda Sarsour, who helped raise more than $80,000 for the repair of a vandalized Jewish cemetery, received online threats.
Muslim Americans are building an infrastructure to protect themselves
By Faiza Patel — November 23, 2016
(RNS) We will rely on all Americans who believe in equality and freedom to stand with us.
The cost of hate vs. the healing of authentic dealings
By Martin E. Marty — June 24, 2016
Three week-end stories about mass murders help frame crisis issues. The first recalls the murders of nine blacks in and during church in Charleston, South Carolina, exactly one year ago by a white supremacist. (New York Times, June 16). The same paper, the same day, front page, dealt with “Young New York Muslims, Robbed of […]
On the worst shooting rampage in modern America
By David P. Gushee — June 12, 2016
On the first Islamist terror attack that was also a hate crime against LGBT people.
Jewish and Muslim hate crimes soar in London
By Trevor Grundy — December 30, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The rise may also be a sign that Britain’s 280,000 Jews and estimated 2.7 million Muslims are more willing to report hate crime violations to the police.
India’s debate: Can Hinduism and homosexuality coexist?
By Nathan McDermott — July 8, 2015
(RNS) As India grapples with gay rights, theologians and historians often disagree on whether homosexuality is compatible with Hinduism.
Slain S.C. pastor Clementa Pinckney was ‘a giant, a legend’
By Matthew Diebel — June 18, 2015
Slain Rev. Clementa Pinckney, 41, of South Carolina was "a moral compass," said one colleague.
Deadly rampages: We have seen this before
By Susan Miller — June 18, 2015
Another mass shooting. This time it was a humble church, the oldest AME church in the South, where people had gathered for a prayer meeting.
Gunman kills 9 in attack on historic black church in Charleston
By Reuters — June 18, 2015
(Reuters) The suspect opened fired during Wednesday night's prayer service at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Why transgender issues are Humanist issues
By Chris Stedman — November 28, 2014
Two of the core principles of Humanism are the value of the individual and rational, evidenced-based thinking. Our culture is failing miserably at both when it comes to the transgender community—which is why Humanist voices are greatly needed.
Religious leaders welcome FBI hate crimes reporting
By Corrie Mitchell — June 6, 2013
The FBI will begin tracking a number of religious groups as part of its law enforcement crime-reporting program.
Isolation leads British Muslims to act like ‘idiots’
By Trevor Grundy — January 25, 2013
LONDON (RNS) The increasing isolation of Britain's Muslim community is leading to stepped-up attacks against Muslims and a sense that Muslims can act like "idiots" against outsiders in some parts of the city, British government and Muslim leaders say.
16 Amish found guilty of hate crimes in beard-cutting attacks
By James F. McCarty / The Plain Dealer — September 21, 2012
CLEVELAND (RNS) Amish bishop Samuel Mullet was convicted Thursday of federal hate crimes and conspiracy for exhorting followers to forcibly shear the hair and beards of those who opposed his breakaway Ohio sect. By James F. McCarty.
After shooting, Sikhs push for more legal protections
By Jeanie Groh — September 20, 2012
(RNS) U.S. Sikhs are taking heart in a widely publicized hearing on hate crimes that they see as a first step toward better understanding of the community and increased legal protections. By Jeanie Groh.
Faith and rights groups call for hate crime hearings
By Chris Lisee — August 22, 2012
WASHINGTON (RNS) Following a rash of recent attacks, a coalition of more than 150 organizations is calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to conduct hearings next month on hate crimes and hate groups in the United States. By Chris Lisee.
