Shifting the Burden

A New Day for Taxes, Electric Retail Market

"...Revisions to the 1993 hate crimes law that would help define prejudicial or bias-based..."

April 18, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...at an Austin/PFLAG meeting about the need for a hate-crimes bill, and I was moved to do something --..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Off the Desk

Hate crimes legislation, Rick Perry, Senfronia Thompson, and the Governor's ex-lobbyist staff members.

"...uneasy, as he had opposed the passage of the hate crimes bill named in honor of the African-American dragged..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Despite arguments to the contrary at the Lege, hate crimes in Texas increased 7.7% in 1996, according to..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature

Man Bites Dog

"...actually commence to aid Ben in his increasingly repugnant crimes. For all its This Is Spinal Tap in-jokes, Belvaux's..."

April 2, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...add their suggestions as well. -- K.V. Marching Against Hate The roar of 5,000 marchers down Congress Avenue last..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature

The Miseducation of Today's Youth: Let's Talk About Queerness

Out Youth Teen Guest Writes for Qmmunity

"...civil rights will increase the already vast amount of hate crimes and verbal abuse – like what I experienced..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Elliot Pearson

The AggreGAYtor: March 6

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...be the deciding vote on whether something is a hate crime?..."

March 6, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: December 11

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...now passed religious folk as the second most targeted hate crime demographic. Champagne anyone?..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: August 17

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...was isolated and paled in comparison to the many hate crimes committed against LGBTQ persons each year. But America..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...these sexual killing cases. This is what happens in crimes of passion."..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...Hate Crimes 101: Sworn officers, prosecutors, and a handful of..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

Lege Lines: Islamophobia Is out of Hand

In Texas and the nation, anti-refugee and anti-Muslim fervor grows

"...2016, the FBI reported a 67% one-year surge in hate crimes against Muslims, the largest percentage jump among any..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...and fair treatment for everybody. I worked on the hate crimes initiative; conceived and helped create the Hate Crimes..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: October 26

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Turns out Rhoda Penmark really hates marriage equality. It probably has something to do with..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later

The follow-up is no mere epilogue but a powerful tale that stands on its own

"...student whose death helped spur the national conversation about hate crimes, for the purpose of creating a performance piece...."

May 11, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Public Notice

Hale-Bopp, She-Bop, We Bop

"...weekend? It is a march in support of Stronger Hate Crimes Laws, an issue which affects each and every..."

March 21, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Bambi, the Buck Stops Here

"...of Angel House will receive all unused venison. 453-0482. Hate Sucks The recent murder of another gay Texan, Frank..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds

UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial

"...filed Tuesday but effective March 23, most nonviolent felony crimes will be eligible for APR bonds, with certain exceptions..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

A Commendable Report

"...respect not typically seen in most media coverage of crimes against immigrants. It's important to humanize the victims of..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Postmarks

Queer Comedy Series These Thems Comes to Drafthouse

Screen season 1 with show creators and stars ahead of its premiere

"...the LGBTQ+ community is still subject to discrimination and hate crimes...."

Feb. 10, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Sofia Tafich

North Austin Mosque Targeted Again

Attempted arson latest in vandalisms attacking North Austin Muslim Community Center

"...Anti-Defamation League Austin and member of the Austin/Travis County Hate Crimes Task Force...."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: January 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Following the national trend, LGBT hate crimes are up in DC...."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Gay Place

Communication with Austin Pride is a two-way street

"...she does and invited him to visit with the Hate Crimes Task Force. She's kept a line open to..."

May 6, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

The Daily Hustle: 11/16/10

City Council Agenda 101

"...of Austin's support and participation in a multi-pronged, comprehensive hate crimes initiative to foster a safe and welcoming community..."

Nov. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, passing of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, marriage equality, transgender visibility and rights,..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...moment of silence bill. We worked very hard on hate crimes legislation...."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Double Jeopardy

A long-ago marijuana conviction gets a library staffer fired and raises questions about city employment policies and the war on drugs

"...the process, as revealed by its "adverse" convictions list. Crimes against persons, including assault and sexual assault and homicide,..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...The National Coalition for the Homeless' latest publication, HATE: A Report of Hate Crimes and Violence Against Homeless..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Readers sound off on a variety of touchy subjects: politicos, abandoned kittens, even the brachiation of apes.

"...to see such touching images and text about the hate crimes law ["Hate Crimes Law Caps Long Struggle," June..."

June 15, 2001 Column

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