Daucher, Perry, Schlotterbeck and Kennedy: We Must Not Be Enemies
Community Columnists
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In the post 2016 election world, it might be a good time to heed the words and example of Abraham Lincoln to respect each other.
San Bernardino Attack Fueled Jump in Local Hate Incidents Against Muslims
Countywide
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Hate incidents targeting the Muslim community tripled from 2014 to 2015, according to a report from the OC Human Relations Commission. Meanwhile, hate crimes against African Americans reached their lowest point ever.
OC Leaders Discuss Efforts for Homeless
Countywide
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Local government officials and nonprofit leaders sat down with the Voice of OC Community Editorial Board last week to talk about how the county succeeded and how it failed this year in the fight against homelessness.
Gadfly’s Hate Speech Used in Latest Attack on Anaheim Mayor
Anaheim
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A resident’s rant against Jews and homosexuals during a City Council meeting has become the center of another political battle in Anaheim.
Hate Crimes Far More Frequent Than Prosecutions Show
Countywide
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An African-American family’s recent experience is a reminder that suspected hate crimes are infrequently solved and prosecuted. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t happening.
Supervisors Cut Human Relations Commission Funding
County Government
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Orange County Supervisors cut $50,000 from their annual contribution to the county Human Relations Commission and announced that further cuts are on the way.
Supervisors Give Human Relations Commission a Temporary Reprieve
County Government
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They delay until next week a final decision on cutting funding for the commission as part of final county budget adoption.
Community Editorial: It’s No Time to Cut Funding for Human Relations
Countywide
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The Kelly Thomas police beating shows the need for resources to help homeless people and foster better communication in communities.
Human Relations Commission May Be on Chopping Block
County Government
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Concerns from Supervisor Shawn Nelson lead to a review of $200,000 in funding for the organization that fights hate crimes.
Community Editorial: Awards 41’s Human Relations Heroes
Countywide
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Leaders from schools, neighborhoods and government agencies get recognized at the City National Grove of Anaheim on Thursday, May 10, 2012.