{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-resolution-denouncing-hate-and-bigotry-in-all-its-forms", "REP. WATSON COLEMAN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION DENOUNCING HATE AND BIGOTRY IN ALL ITS FORMS", "2023-12-13", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), anounced the introduction of a resolution denouncing hate in all of its forms. The resolution condemns all representations of discrimination including, racism, islamophobia, antisemitism, transphobia, heterosexism, homophobia, sexism, ageism, xenophobia, ableism, and ethnic or religious bigotry.\n\n\u201cThis resolution comes at a critical time when incidents of violence and harmful behavior have been on the rise,\u201d said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. \u201cHatred has no place in our communities, our country, or our world. We must stand together against bigotry, racism, and intolerance. Let this resolution serve as a powerful message that reflects the values of compassion and empathy that are essential for building a more just and equitable society and a small reminder that it is imperative upon all individuals, communities, and institutions to actively reject hate and work towards fostering an environment of understanding and acceptance.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Anti-Hate Resolution:\n\nCondemns all representations of discrimination including, racism, islamophobia, antisemitism, transphobia, heterosexism, homophobia, sexism, ageism, xenophobia, ableism, and ethnic or religious bigotry;\n\nSupports the implementation of comprehensive policies to prevent and respond to hate crimes, including education and training on prevention and response, state and federal intervention, and acknowledgment of the challenges facing vulnerable groups;\n\nReassures the needs of victims\u2019 advocacy, including communication support, incident reporting, physical and mental health resources, legal representation, and response and recovery;\n\nSupports allocating funding for programs that are culturally and linguistically accessible to center vulnerable populations within these communities including but not limited to working-class people, undocumented and immigrant communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQ communities; and\n\nSupports allocating resources to community-based organizations that center the experiences of vulnerable populations; and reaffirms the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to combat all forms of hate, bigotry, and violence to exercise the importance of an inclusive democracy\n\n\u201cEvery person has the right to exist freely, without fear, and limitations,\u201d said Watson Coleman. \u201cThis resolution will serve as an essential piece of a broader collective effort to stand up against hate as we work towards building a more harmonious and just society for everyone.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is cosponsored by Representatives Hank Johnson (GA-04), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Al Green (TX-09), and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-resolution-denouncing-hate-and-bigotry-in-all-its-forms"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4968919567763805, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}