Not a Hate Crime, Definitely Not a Hate Crime

Things aren't getting better for queers in Texas

"...Gabe Trevino that the attack was absolutely not a hate crime. This is purportedly because no one heard derogatory..."

Sept. 6, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Local Police Train Up on Hate Crime

Matthew Shepard Foundation helps create intra-agency network

"...even as far away as Dallas, attended a daylong hate crime training in Austin on Wednes­day, Dec. 11. Led..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Second Arrest Made in Suspected Hate Crime

Quinn O’Connor has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault

"...arrest has been made in connection with the suspected hate crime, which occurred near the Fourth Street gay bar..."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Police Seeking Leads in Hate Crime Investigation

Investigators, gay bars ask for information on Saturday's attack

"...Department said they are investigating the attack as a hate crime and have asked the community to come forward..."

Jan. 22, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

'Chronicle' Coverage of Hate Crime and Assault Lacking

"...coverage of the "brawl" involving Jack Culverhouse and several hate-mongers that occurred outside of Emo's ["A Gay-Bashing in the..."

June 16, 2004 Postmarks

Calls for Federal Hate Crime Investigation Follow Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin

After Sunday’s statewide protest, a young man was attacked

"...“bias-motivated” and said it will be reviewed by the Hate Crimes Review Committee and then turned over to the..."

Feb. 6, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Hate Crime at Austin Mosque?

APD investigating three incidents at North Austin Muslim Community Center

"...message," he believes the mosque is a victim of hate crimes...."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abbott Wants to Extend Hate Crime Protections to Police

"...office clarified that the proposal would center around re-classifying crimes against state law enforcement as hate crimes, thereby jacking..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Calls for Federal Hate Crime Investigation Follow Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin

After Sunday’s statewide protest, a young man was attacked

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Young Hate Crime Survivor/Activist Mourned

After surviving and unspeakably cruel hate crime, young David Ritcheson allegedly took his own life this past weekend.

July 2, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...Norma – led to a swift denunciation of the crime as one fueled by hate. "Regardless of whether it..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...Senator Rodney Ellis of Houston, who proposed the 1993 hate crimes bill, has been at the forefront of this..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...It’s been a banner year for hate crimes...."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Hate Crimes Debate

Murders of Gay Men Cause Concern

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March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Crime and the City Solution

How safe do you feel exiting the Sixth Street/Red River Austin music crucible at 2am?

"...treading some unsafe ground." – "Six Bells Chime," by Crime & the City Solution, from the soundtrack to Wim..."

June 26, 2009 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 8-14

"...Since July Is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates at..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: On Hedwig, Hate Crimes, and Not Backing Down

Plus, Austin's queerest pre-Valentine's events

"...state of Austin's queer community – blame on the hate crime against Spencer Deehring and Tristan Perry, the Texas..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Small Town Crime Is a Nasty Bit of Noir

The Nelms brothers and John Hawkes team up for trouble

"...frame stumbling drunkenly out of bed in Small Town Crime, one recalls Elliott Gould's conversation with his cat in..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Hate Crimes in Texas: A Breakdown

According to the FBI, Austin came in fourth among Texas cities in number of hate crimes reported in 2006

"...came in fourth among Texas cities in number of hate crimes reported in 2006, according to a just-released FBI..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

July Is Crime Month: Q&A with Meg Gardiner

Local writer on her new thriller and her secret to success

"...Austin Chronicle: How did you get into writing crime novels specifically? I understand you were a lawyer, and..."

July 9, 2014 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Shooter Had "Hate in His Heart"

Chief Acevedo calls shooter McQuilliams a "homegrown American extremist"

"...federal authorities for using a firearm to commit a crime one month later. In 1993, he was charged and..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Boycott Hate Radio

"...war-mongering thug who tells us the way to reduce crime is to "give the police bigger sticks and more..."

Feb. 2, 2004 Postmarks

Four Suspects Charged in Brutal Assault on Gay Couple

Austin police are investigating the case as a potential hate crime

"...case is also still being investigated as a potential hate crime, which would increase the severity of the charges...."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Suspect in 2019 Assault of Gay Couple Arrested for Bond Violation

Frank Macias arrested in East Texas after missing court date in connection to hate crime

"...in January 2019 and is being investigated as a hate crime. Deehring and Perry had told the Chronicle that..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Pushing Forward

LGBTQ orgs and APD gather for hate crime summit

"...(TENT), and the Human Rights Campaign to lead a hate crime summit geared toward advancing LGBTQ equality throughout the..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014: Documentaries, Program A

Three remarkable stories of people's reaction to oppression.

"...Jason Cohen’s “Facing Fear” examines a hate crime from the perspectives of victim and attacker. Cohen..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Noose Found on WilCo Campaign Sign

CD 31 candidate Christine Mann’s sign vandalized by hate crime

"...County Sheriff's Office is investigating this as a racist hate crime and has provided increased patrol around the area...."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

On The Lege

Knocking Out Hate

"...HB 938, also known as the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act. Gilliam told the House Judicial Affairs Committee..."

March 19, 1999 News Column

Bloody Murders

Gay Rights Lobby's Quiet Fight for Hate Crimes Bill

"...Ellis and Representative Scott Hochberg to revise a 1993 hate crimes law that enhances penalties for criminals who commit..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Naked City

Texas House passes Hate Crimes bill; mesasure goes to Senate.

"...where Texas hero Sam Houston would have stood on hate crimes legislation, a San Antonio lawmaker has the answer...."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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