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Hate Crimes By Teens Disturbing, Maine Campus
Hate Crimes By Teens Disturbing, Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
If the stories of hate crimes told at last week's "Bridges of Respect" conference in Ellsworth are any indication, Maine has a long way to go in educating its youths about tolerance and respect for civil rights.
Slurs Bring Civil Suit Against Um Student, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone
Slurs Bring Civil Suit Against Um Student, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Maine Attorney General's Office filed a civil suit yesterday against a University of Maine student who allegedly used the FirstClass [email] computer system to make threatening statements directed at gays, lesbians and bisexuals. The suit claims Casey Belanger, 19, of Orono, violated the Maine Civil Rights Act... "Bias motivated threats of violence have absolutely no place anywhere in society, including our universities and colleges," Attorney General Andrew Ketterer said.