A Teachable Moment in Charlottesville

Details: Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 17:00; Written by editor

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The recent, terrible events in Charlottesville, Virginia, have justifiably seized the world’s attention. But the chaos did not come from nowhere. In today’s United States, hate crimes are on the rise, and millions of Americans now fear they are no longer welcome in the place they call home. Unsettling as this is, however, it also represents a teachable moment. Initiatives such as Communities Against Hate and the Stop Hate Project have seldom seemed so vital. And while political forces at the highest level may seek to pit Americans against one another, the truth is that the United States has always been strongest while offering people of every background safety, tolerance, and respect.

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