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| Finally, a Federal Hate Crimes Bill By Tracy Emblem, candidate for Congress in CA 50th. "On October 28, 2009, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd legislation expanded the legal definition of “hate crime” to include attacks based on sexual orientation. The bill passed Congress and was signed into law by President Obama, but Congressman Brian Bilbray failed to take a leadership role and voted “NO” on this historic civil rights legislation." [Bilbray belongs to the "Party of NO!"] Read More |
Event Reminders:Hearing on 500 Homes in BV Valley/El Salto FallsWednesday, 11/18/2009 Carlsbad Planning Hearing : 500 Homes in BV Valley/El Salto Falls! Please attend this important hearing and tell the Planning Commission you want to see this priceless valley preserved, and not become just one more dense development with a devastating effect on this area. Barnes & Noble Poetry Series Planting at Anstine-Audubon Preserve Local high schools win Gay-Straight grants Magee Park Poets Publication Party
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