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Anita Chabria: California takes the lead on hate. That's a good thing. Someone has to

How do you stop hate crimes? How do you even know where to begin?

Los Angeles Times · Nov 28, 2022

Mass shooting at LGBT+ club follows wave of threats to drag performers and venues

A gunman brought violence into a nightclub known as a safe haven to the LGBT+ community in Colorado Springs. The violence follows an increase in attacks, harassment and legislation aimed at drag events, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Chicago police must take it seriously when an officer has ties to right-wing Proud Boys

At a time when trust in the department is at an all-time low, such ties send the message that city leaders appear unwilling to weed out extremists from CPD ranks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2022

Christians Must Publicly Denounce Christian Nationalism

A former pastor explains why more churchgoers must condemn the bigotry of Donald Trump and his supporters in order to save democracy.

Texas Observer · Nov 5, 2022

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes testifies in his own defence in Jan 6 seditious conspiracy trial

Militia group’s founder takes the stand as major Capitol riot trial enters sixth week

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Two Chicago cops face dismissal for allegedly lying about 2010 fatal shooting

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said the officers repeatedly lied about the shooting of 25-year-old William Hope Jr., whose family was awarded $4.6 million in a lawsuit filed against the city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2022

There’s vigilance against voter suppression in Florida as Election Day 2022 nears

MIAMI — Accusations of a “stolen” election and mistrust in the voting process are still spreading in traditional battleground states, where former President Donald Trump looms large despite not being on the ballot.

Miami Herald · Nov 3, 2022

Proud Boys member from Illinois pleads guilty to assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

An Aurora, Illinois, man who is an admitted member of the far-right group Proud Boys pleaded guilty Wednesday to using a flagpole to assault officers trying to hold back the violent mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, then later bragged in a text message that he’d…

Chicago Tribune · Nov 2, 2022

Proud Boy from Aurora bragged he ‘bonked 2 cops,’ pleads guilty to Jan. 6 role

James Robert Elliott is the only known member of the Proud Boys from Illinois charged in connection with the Capitol riot. He admitted his membership in the group as part of his plea Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022

Lauren Boebert used Trump and the Proud Boys to gain power – now she’s getting personal to defend her seat

Ms Boebert has accused her opponent of ‘succumbing to blackmail’ while serving on the Aspen City Council

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022