Support the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiadoldol/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 I agree that all violent crimes are crimes of hate. They are all abhorrent. They are all to be prevented. In addition, crimes motivated by bigotry, racism, and prejudice are so abhorrent that society should rally against them and declare the motivations crimes as well. This distinction illustrates how certain [...]
The Jackson Family to Michael Jackson’s daughter: “It’s okay, baby. Speak *into* the microphone.”
Miss me? I’ve been out of the loop, going crazy actually, and today, when I come up for air, this is what I get: Obviously. I don’t know from crazy.
An idea for celebrating Independence Day with your kids
“That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States” What is the most important Independence Day tradition? “Celebrating Julie’s birthday!” “Fireworks!” “Barbecue garden burgers!” “Beer!” Ummm, no.
Are local agencies responsible for Jasmine Bedwell’s baby’s death? Or is she?
A young girl, Jasmine Bedwell, is abused. Her mother is incompetent, so the girl is turned over to the state and made a foster child. At 17, she drops out of school and gives birth to a baby boy, Emanuel Murray. Within three months, she gets herself a new boyfriend named Richard McTear, who turns [...]
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