Militias target Muslims as anti-Muslim hate rises
A U S study links a surge in anti Muslim hate crimes to militia rhetoric and a national political climate. Researchers note 2015 hate crimes against Muslims jumped 86 percent from 114 to 218, marking the worst year since 2001. Experts warn of concentrated bigotry and shifting targets toward Muslim communities nationwide.
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Candlelight unity walk honors Garden City resilience
About 250 people joined a candlelight unity walk in Garden City to celebrate life and community in the wake of an Oct. 14 incident. The event honored law enforcement and the Somali Muslim community after federal charges alleging a planned bombing at an apartment complex at 312 W. Mary St. sparked fear and sorrow.
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GC draws Dunford back home
Dr Gretchen Dunford returns to Garden City after medical training in Kansas City and Detroit. Her parents met at St Catherine Hospital in the 1970s while she mother Gail worked as a technologist and father Lynn trained in nursing and anesthesia. Neighbors, Page A2.
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Lynn
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