In 1997, ESPA helped educate advocates on how to push for hate-crimes legislation.

The vice president delved into details, from his support of affirmative action and hate-crimes legislation to jobs and education.

Last week, he played up the minimum wage and hate-crimes legislation.

If the political landscape is fertile for hate-crimes legislation, we should take the opportunity to make a statement about our outrage and frustration.

He opposes judicial activism, abortion, embryonic research and hate-crimes legislation.

"Congress needs to pass our tough hate-crimes legislation," Mr. Clinton said.

To the Editor: The recent hate-motivated shootings have revived the argument of opponents of hate-crimes legislation that such laws criminalize thought (letter, Aug. 15).

To the Editor: I am a moderate Republican who opposes hate-crimes legislation.

Mrs. Suazo said she wanted to carry on her husband's legacy by pushing forward hate-crimes legislation.