The article I have selected:

I will be researching and discussing Hate Crimes in MA

"Hate Crimes General." Stop Hate 2000 Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. [1]

"Hate Crimes, Sex Laws and Police in Massachusetts." GAY & LESBIAN ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. [2]

Nelson, Matthew. "Homosexuals Hunted in Massachusetts: A Case... | Gather." Gay on Gather | Gather. N.p., 17 Feb. 2006. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. [3]

"The American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline — Infoplease.com." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free online reference, research & homework help. — Infoplease.com. Pearson Education, n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. [4]

"Fenway Health: ." Fenway Health: Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. [5]

Employment Non-Discrimination Act [6]


References: Original Sources

  • West, Thomas. "The United States Political Parties and Gay Rights." Suite101.com: Online Magazine and Writers' Network. N.p., 5 Aug. 2010. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.


References: After more research

Source - Definition and explanation of Hate Crimes & the Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA), where 'sexual orientation' is included, excluded (in terms of states). Statistics on hate crimes reported on LGBT community (overall) focus on MA.

Source - Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic under Massachusetts’ hate crimes laws. Frequently asked questions, specific to MA.

Source - A Case Study for Hate-Crime Legislation in MA, an article reflected on an article from the Boston Globe.

  • "The American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline — Infoplease.com." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free online reference, research & homework help. — Infoplease.com. Pearson Education, n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. <http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0761909.html>.

Source - LGBT rights movement timeline.