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Building communities safe for everyone
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HATE CRIMES
The deadly gay-bashing of Matthew Shepard in Wyoming is one of the
most sickening instances of a hate crime ever reported in the United
States. The Globe has been wise to make space for continuing
coverage on the front page.
But let's not kid ourselves into thinking that these sorts of
crimes are confined to the back roads of America's rural states. Our
own city, one of the most gay-friendly in the country, still has a
disquieting share of ugly incidents. In an era ...
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; ... following a community meeting Monday. We really want to work out a positive solution as far as providing a safe place for skateboarding, said J-E Superintendent Marilyn Dominick at the outset of the meeting. There needs to be a safe climate for everyone, and a respectful one, too. For several years, ...
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