The softened language used by the media when discussing hate crimes dilutes the discriminatory motivation behind the injury.To recognize the true heinousness behind hate crimes, they must be addressed as such. Calling hate crimes what they are will open...

Chicago Police arrested Michael T. Lewis Jr., 22, of DeKalb, Thursday morning on an active warrant, according to a DeKalb Police press release. On March 24 DeKalb Police issued a warrant for Lewis for aggravated discharge of a firearm. The warrant was...