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The Hate Crimes Statistics Act: Ten Years Later, the Numbers Don't Add Up

Issue Number: 
104
 | 
Winter
 
2001
Ten years after the U.S. began tracking hate crimes, the Report finds numerous flaws in the system, resulting in up to 80% underreporting. The aftermath of 9/11 is explored, including extremist views encouraged and spawned by the terrorist attacks and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era. Tiny LaVerkin, Utah is picking a fight with the U.N.

In This Issue

Discounting Hate

Ten years after federal officials began compiling them, national hate crime statistics are plagued with inaccuracy due to shoddiness in voluntary reporting and other errors.

'Reaping the Whirlwind'

Around the country, the far right reacts to the events of Sept. 11, 2001 with anti-Semitic hatred, threats and conspiracy theories.

The Mouse That Roared

The slogan 'Think Globally, Act Locally' takes on new meaning as the tiny LaVerkin, Utah adopts the anti-United Nations, conspiratorial beliefs of the radical right.

Untaxing America

By Daniel Levitas
After four decades of organizing by right-wing tax protesters, U.S. officials have largely stopped enforcing laws against their illegal schemes.

More Features

The Mathematics of Hate

Editorial
By Mark Potok, Senior Fellow

Editor Mark Potok discusses the importance of statistics in tracking hate crimes — and understanding their impact on our society.

Raging Against the Other

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 trigger a violent outbreak of American xenophobia against Arab Americans and others perceived to be Arab or Muslim.

Running with Rudolph

A former in-law, Deborah Rudolph, reveals in an interview that accused bomber Eric Rudolph was a long-time anti-Semite who sold marijuana for a living.

Popularity and Populism

Two books explore extremist movements based on personality and 'producerism.'

'Silent Thunder'

By David S. Barry
A massive California police raid reveals how white supremacists are making a bid to control methamphetamine distribution.

Reforming the System

Read suggestions for improving the national hate crime reporting system.

Conflict in Klamath

A battle over irrigation rights in Oregon becomes, for a time, the latest flash point for antigovernment activists.

Don Quixote of Queensbury

Bob Schulz's We the People group may be tilting at windmills, but its efforts reflect a re-energized tax protest movement.

Tax Dodges, Fact and Fiction

Tax protesters' many legalistic arguments against federal income taxes have little basis in legal reality.

Unexpected Gun Victory

In the case of Dr. Timothy Joe Emerson, a Texas physician charged with violating the federal Violence Against Women Act, gun advocates get a surprise victory.

Briefs

Neo-Nazi Soldier Charged as Child Pornographer

Extremists in the Military
Neo-Nazi Special Forces soldier Bruce H. Nelson, stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., has been charged in connection with child pornography.

Indiana Militiamen Botch Bizarre Plot

Patriot Crimes
Four members of the 'Patriot' group Indiana State Militia have been arrested after federal agents discovered a plot that involved drugs, murder, and biological weapons.

Financing Fascism

Supporters of British racists close shop, abruptly
The American Friends of the British National Party (AFBNP), a neofascist group, has closed shop after an expos.

'Patriot' Broadcaster on the Run

Radical Radio
'Patriot' broadcaster and former Kentucky State Militia member Steve Anderson opened fire on a police officer during a traffic stop and is now on the run.

League of the South Loses Members and Momentum

Neo-Confederates
The racist neo-Confederate hate group League of the South has begun a decline in both popularity and membership.

Neo-Nazi Musician Sent Back to German Prison

White Power Music
Neo-Nazi German musician and convicted murderer Hendrik Möbus was extradited from the U.S. in July back to Germany to face charges related to promoting Nazism and fleeing parole.

Felon to Head 'Ne'er-do-well' Aryan Nations

Neo-Nazis

Felon Harold Ray Redfeairn has been named as national director successor to the leadership of the neo-Nazi Aryan Nations.

Changing of the Guard

Two preachers die as a racist religion wanes
The deaths of pastors Neuman Britton and Earl Jones are markers of the decline of racist Christian Identity.

Freedom and Dissent

By Brian Levin
The nation struggles to balance civil liberties and police power in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.