Incidents of apparent hate crimes and hate group activities listed here are drawn primarily from media sources.
These incidents include only a fraction of the approximately 260,000 reported and unreported hate crimes that a 2013 government study estimated occur annually.
An envelope with an anti-Muslim slur on its cover was left on the door of a mosque. Inside were anti-Muslim messages and threats, including a declaration of hatred and a demand that Muslims leave the United States.
Reported February 26, 2009
Leafletting
Ames, Iowa
Racially charged fliers were distributed throughout the city.
Reported September 22, 2005
Leafletting
Ames, Iowa
Racist fliers were inserted in student magazines at Iowa State University.
Reported July 13, 2005
Vandalism
Ames, Iowa
Anti-gay and anti-Semitic graffiti was spray-painted on buildings and sidewalks at a college.
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