Hate has no place in Orange County

Hate does not belong in Orange County. It does not belong anywhere.
But hate is here. And it is becoming more and more frequent.
Muslims. African Americans. Members of the Jewish community. LGBT people. Different backgrounds, but united in their status as targets — and victims — of hate.
Fists hurt. And so do words.
Hate crimes and hate incidents have increased in Orange County every year since 2015.
Orange County has seen a 12% increase in hate crimes, and a 37% increase in hate inc