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COMBATING BIGOTRY & HATE
As the number of hate crimes rises in Southern California, the LAPD has made it easier for the community to report incidents of hate.
INCLUSION & RESPECT
“An inclusion effort that excludes Jews is both steeped in and misunderstands antisemitism.”
INCLUSION & RESPECT
According to a study released last month, businesses are still not providing an inclusive and tolerant environment for religious employees.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
“Government mandates or restrictions on wearing religious garb violate international human rights law,” USCIRF writes in its report.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
“We urge Japanese authorities and courts not to proceed with a measure that would forever taint the image of Japan as a country committed to democratic principles.”
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The resulting settlement requires no prohibition on religious free speech, but implements a policy ensuring the beliefs of all students are respected.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
America’s teachers can now express their religious identity in every school in the United States. 
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
“America cannot stop all these horrors, but it can shine a light on them and that’s what makes this commission so valuable.”
MEDIA & ETHICS
The court found the use of the word “cult” to describe a legally recognized religion erroneous and harmful.
HATE WATCH
“One might have hoped that the comic’s creators would have been wary of playing with such hateful imagery.”