The Gay Hate Crimes Crisis Isn't Over Yet

[Shana A]

The Gay Hate Crimes Crisis Isn't Over Yet
Filed by: David Badash
October 25, 2009 1:00 PM

http://www.bilerico.com/2009/10/the_gay_hate_crimes_crisis_isnt_over_yet.php

Thursday's historic passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act is cause for celebration. The first federal legislation to provide inclusive protections for the GLBTQ community, this hate crimes bill will extend significant protections to many Americans.

Yes, we absolutely must celebrate this victory. It tells all our citizens, and the world, who we are, what we stand for - and what we won't stand for.

But we cannot think we're done. This is, in fact, just the beginning.