Civil Rights leaders say hate crimes are up; they claim media is responsible

Wed, 06/17/2009 - 13:23
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In the wake of three fatal shootings fueled by racial and religious hate, U.S. Civil Rights leaders have issued a report that details what they call a “perfect storm of grievances” for extreme hate groups in America.

The report shows an increase in hate crimes against Latinos and immigrants, linking the rise to inflammatory anti-immigrant rhetoric in the mainstream media and on internet message boards.  Matt Pearson reports.

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