Tag: Matthew Shepard Act

Hate Crimes: Where Are We? Law Dork’s Commentary

A Facebook friend asked me this morning about the Matthew Shepard  Act. I hadn’t posted anything waiting to see what happened next, but then I saw Chris’s excellent write up and wanted to pass it along- here it is: Hate

As Senate Prepares to Take Up Hate Crimes Bill, Far Right’s Inflammatory Claims Should Not Be Taken Seriously

Religious Right leaders have gotten undeserved support for their accusations from some members of Congress – notably Rep. Steve King (R-IA) and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) – and from right-wing media outlets and figures, like Fox’s Sean Hannity.  In the Senate, South Carolina’s