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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, in the wake of a hate-fueled mass shooting in Buffalo, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted for legislation to strengthen the fight against domestic terrorism and …
House Passes Houlahan-Backed Legislation to Combat Domestic Terrorism Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently announced more than $5.23 million in funding awards to 120 churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other nonprofit organizations which serve diverse communities, and …
$5.23 Million Awarded to Protect Pennsylvania’s Diverse Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two California men were sentenced this week on conspiracy and hate crime charges for attacking five victims inside a restaurant while shouting ethnic slurs, hurling chairs at …
Two California Men Sentenced for Conspiracy and Hate Crime Convictions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced this week that non-profit organizations serving diverse communities may now apply for the $5 million Non-Profit Security Grant Program to enhance security and …
$5 Million Now Available for Nonprofit Security Grant Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently announced $4.5 million in new funding for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Non-Profit Security Grant Program that provides funding to …
$4.5 Million Available for Pennsylvania Organizations Targeted by Hate Crimes to Increase Security Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice announced that the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) will award more than $21 million to investigate and prosecute hate crimes and assist hate …
$21 Million Awarded to Prevent and Respond to Hate Crimes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issued the following statement on the FBI’s announcement of the 2020 Hate Crimes Statistics:
2020 FBI Hate Crimes in the United States Statistics Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Independent Women’s Voice (IWV) recently announced the launch of the Free Speech Pledge. Signed by elected officials and the American public, the Free Speech Pledge demonstrates their …
Free Speech Pledge: Lawmakers and the Public Speak Up for Freedom of Speech Read More