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Anderson Cooper, Dan Savage, Corey Johnson On The Hate Crimes Bill: Good, But Not Good Enough

October 24, 2009 5:40 PM by David Badash
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68 -29: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill Passes! On To Obama!

October 22, 2009 5:41 PM by David Badash
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Eleven years and ten days after Matthew Shepard was murdered, the hate crimes bill bearing his name is on its way to President Obama to sign into law. He is fully expected to sign it next week.
The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act will make crimes committed because of [...]

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Legislation

Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill… Almost Home

October 22, 2009 1:25 PM by David Badash
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Just minute ago, the U.S. Senate voted 64-35 to invoke cloture on the $680 billion Defense Department Appropriations Bill, that includes the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill. This means the bill is fillibuster-proof. The Senate did decide to allow thirty hours of debate on the bill, so, we’re not home yet. But chances are good [...]

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Civil Rights

Did Your Rep Vote Today Against Matthew Shepard?

October 8, 2009 4:39 PM by David Badash
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The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill is one step closer to being reality. My prediction is that on Saturday night, at the HRC Annual Dinner, President Obama will sign it into law. Of course, it is attached to a Defense Depsrtment Appropriations Reauthorization Spending bill, so if Obama signs it and there’s no mention of [...]

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