Tag Archives: Hate Crimes
Violence Hidden in Plain View
What are crimes of hate against the homeless and why does the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) believe it’s so necessary to invest considerable time and attention into researching this issue? Admittedly, some choose to believe that the homeless … Continue reading
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Why Do California Governors Keep Vetoing Homeless Hate Crime Bills?
You would think that in a progressive state like California there wouldn’t be three different Governors (two Republicans and one Democrat) who have vetoed homeless hate crimes legislation. But such is the case. Disproving that the third try is a … Continue reading
Shefights.net : A sequel to Bum Fights
As of April 1, 2011 two homeless residents, George Grayson and Kyle Shaw of St. Petersburg, Florida are suing J.P Florida Productions, its owner Jeffery Williams as well as six female employees of the production company which is responsible for … Continue reading
Homeless Hate Crime Legislation Gains Momentum
On April 20, FL/H-11 (Crimes Against the Homeless) was passed 80-28 in the Florida House of Representatives. H-11 will add “homeless status” to hate crime legislation, reclassify offenses fueled by prejudice based on homeless status, and deliver stricter penalties to … Continue reading
The musings of a Hunger Fellow
Steph Whitaker has been with NCH for the past 5 months as the Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow. Her time here has been invaluable, taking the lead to pull together our Criminalization and Hate Crimes reports. Below she reflects on her … Continue reading
