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Steven Barry: Behind the Special Forces Underground

Issue Number: 
95
 | 
Summer
 
1999

A retired member of the U.S. Army's Special Forces is a key figure at the crossroads of right-wing extremism and the paramilitary underground. Women's roles are changing inside the extremist right. And despite a membership of less than 150, Matt Hale and his 'church' are grabbing headlines across the country.

In This Issue

'A Defector In Place'

By Gregory A. Walker
The creator of an underground magazine aimed at the Special Forces is out of the Army but building up his role on the extremist right.

All In The Family

Women are becoming increasingly outspoken as a debate on female roles in the radical right takes shape.

The Great Creator

Despite a membership of less than 150, Matt Hale's World Church of the Creator attracts headlines and sociopaths.

Hills of Rebellion

Western North Carolina, long a home to white supremacists and other extreme rightists, is one of the country's centers of hard-line radicalism.

More Features

The Logic of Extremism

Editorial
By Mark Potok, Senior Fellow
The interaction of extremism and mainstream politics, as well as the bloody crime spree by WCOTC member Benjamin Smith.

Odyssey of Hate

Christian Identity theology, once again, appears to have motivated political murders, this time of two gay men in California.

A Woman's Place

Angie Murray, the one-time polygamous wife of convicted right-wing terrorist Chevie Kehoe, reflects on life in the movement.

The Traditional View

Radical right traditionalists say role of women centers on family, marriage, and a secondary role.

Women On The Web

As the number of neo-Nazi and other white supremacist sites skyrockets, extremist women are staking their claim online.

Words from the Founder

Church of the Creator founder Ben Klassen's writings, considered holy by his followers, reveal pervasive militarism, racism, and Nazism.

A History

Read a timeline of events in the Church of the Creator's history, from its 1973 founding.

Briefs

Purchase of David Duke Mailing List Raises Eyebrows

Election Turmoil
Incumbent governor's purchase of David Duke's mailing list raises eyebrows.

Neo-Nazi Security Chief Sentenced

Aryan Nations
Aryan Nations security chief Jesse Warfield has been sentenced to five years in prison.

'Hollywood Nazi' Under Attack

Neo-Nazis
After the Jewish heritage of the neo-Nazi Knights of Freedom's leader is uncovered, Davis Wolfgang Hawke and his group encounter scorn across the extremist right.

Whale Hunt Unleashes Anti-Indian Furor

Native Americans
The revival of ancient tradition unleashes anti-Native American furor in Washington.

Cracking Down on Cross Burnings

Intimidation
In several states, the justice system is cracking down on cross burnings.

Anti-Abortion Violence

'Atomic Dog' protester indicted in slaying
Abortion protester James 'Atomic Dog' Kopp has been indicted in the slaying of abortion doctor Barnett Slepian.

Nichols Could Get New Trial

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols could receive a new trial.

'Aryan' Revolutionary Gets Life Sentence

Terrorism
'Aryan' revolutionary Chevie Kehoe gets life in prison for his role in a terrorist, murdering crime spree.

Unmasking the Klan

Is the practice of 'anti-masking' laws exposing violent haters or denying their constitutional rights?