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House votes for new protections for gays

WASHINGTON — Gay victims of violence would gain new federal protections under a revived and expanded hate crimes bill passed by the House on Wednesday over conservatives’ objections.

Hate crimes — as defined by the bill — are those motivated by prejudice....

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