Though the 106th Congress failed to pass hate-crimes legislation, the outlook is promising this year. Bills have been introduced into both houses of Congress, and they are now working their way through committee. This legislation deserves students' strong support. It is a crucial step in fighting hate in our society and protecting the victims of hate-motivated crimes.
Geoffrey F. Reed '03 is a social studies concentrator in Eliot House. He is the Legislative Director of the Harvard College Democrats.