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Nation Jan 16

Are hateful outbursts rising? Since the election, some are keeping track

By Kenya Downs

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Obama Signs Measure to Widen Hate Crimes Law

In the first expansion of a federal hate crimes law since 1968, President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday that extends hate crime protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

By Quinn Bowman

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