Civil rights coalition reports that white supremacist activity rising since Obama elected

WASHINGTON — A leading civil rights coalition says there has been an increase in white supremacist activity since the election of the first African-American president.

Group: NJ had more hate crime incidents against Jews than any other state in 2008

PARAMUS, N.J. — New Jersey had more anti-Semitic incidents reported in 2008 than any other state.

Gays win new protections in House hate crimes bill, passed despite conservatives objections

HWASHINGTON — Gay victims of violence would gain new federal protections under a revived and expanded hate crimes bill passed by the House on Wednesday over conservatives’ objections.

Gays win new protections in House hate crimes bill, passed over conservatives’ objections

WASHINGTON — Gay victims of violence would gain new federal protections under a revived and expanded hate crimes bill passed by the House on Wednesday over conservatives’ objections.