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PublishedApril 28, 2021
Three indicted on federal hate crime charges in death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia
The case is the most significant civil rights prosecution undertaken to date by the Biden administration Justice Department and comes as federal officials have moved quickly to open sweeping investigations into troubled police departments.
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PublishedApril 22, 2021
Senate passes bill targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans, 94-1
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri was the only no vote among 95 senators.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Democrats plan U.S. Senate action on hate crimes, voting rights
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also says the Senate 'must take action' on gun control legislation after 2 mass shootings this month, including one in Georgia that left 6 Asian American women and 2 others dead.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2021
Maine Voices: I am home – but I still don’t feel safe here
Amid increasing anti-Asian racism, a half-Chinese Portland resident wonders where she can go to fit in.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2021
Our View: Take all anti-Asian violence seriously
Attacks like the one this week in Portland should not be seen as isolated incidents.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2021
Killings at Georgia massage parlors horrify Asian American community
Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen says the fatal shootings of 8 people, at a time of attacks on Asian Americans nationwide, appear to be at the 'intersection of gender-based violence, misogyny and xenophobia.'
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2021
Threatening, homophobic letters mailed to residents in Portland and South Portland
Four people on Tuesday reported receiving threatening, homophobic letters that were addressed by hand to their homes, police said.
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