The Year in Hate 2001

Issue Number:

105

Spring

2002

Hate groups up 12% in 2001, as September 11 stirs up a movement. Connections between radical Islamists and neo-Nazi extremists are explored. The SCV enters its own civil war. Anti-abortion propagandist Neal Horsley is profiled.

In This Issue

American Extremists Find Delight in September11th Attacks

In 2001, the number of hate groups rose by 12% as the Sept. 11 attacks revealed the Nazi features of contemporary extremism.

National Alliance, Holocaust Deniers React to 9/11 Attacks

By Martin A. Lee

In the wake of Sept. 11, new light is thrown on the international ties increasingly linking Muslim and neo-Nazi extremists.

Sons of Confederate Veterans in its own Civil War

Heritage is battling hate as civil war engulfs the 'non-political' Sons of Confederate Veterans

Neo-confederate extremists begin a takeover of the Sons of Confederate Veterans group.

Anti-Abortion Leader Neal Horsley Spews Propaganda

Neal Horsley, America's leading anti-abortion webmaster, is the profane voice of the extreme Christian right.

More Features

Racial Battle Breaks Out in York, Pa.; Points to Larger National Problem Editorial By Mark Potok, Senior Fellow Editor Mark Potok explores the last year of activity on the radical right and a street battle in York, Pa. that caught the nation's attention.	Remembering Victims of Hate Crimes The Intelligence Report profiles hate crime victims murdered in 2001, many of whom have been forgotten by the public.
Author Kathleen Blee Discusses the Role of Women in White Supremacist Groups A sociologist examines the roots of women's participation in racist groups and suggests some ways to extricate them.	Roots of Hate Recent studies sharply challenge the notion that hate crimes — or hate groups — are linked to economic hardship.
New Book About Oklahoma City Bombing Promotes Conspiracy Theories By Mark Potok, Senior Fellow A new book, In Bad Company: America's Terrorist Underground, purports to solve the Oklahoma City bombing, but collapses in a tangle of thin conspiracy theories.	Indiana-Based National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Draw Members from Aryan Nations, Other Groups The reputation of Indiana's National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan goes from bad to worse.
American Black Muslims, Neo-Nazis, Foreign Muslim Extremists Join Forces By Martin A. Lee Some American Black Muslims are making common cause with domestic neo-Nazis and foreign Muslim extremists.	Holocaust Deniers Unite By Martin A. Lee U.S. Holocaust deniers help unite neo-Nazis, Arab extremists.
Council of Conservative Citizens, League of the South No Longer Trying to Downplay Hate Rhetoric of 'pro-South,' neo-Confederate hate groups grows harsher.	Sons of Confederate Veterans Members Also in Hate Groups Read a list documenting hate group members in the Sons of Confederate Veterans, including national leadership.

Briefs

Jewish Extremists Arrested in Failed Bombing Conspiracy Anti-Arab Terrorism Leaders of the Jewish Defense League have been arrested in failed bombing conspiracy.	Games Extremists Play Coming soon: 'Ethnic Cleansing — The Game' The National Alliance's Resistance Records plans to release 'Ethnic Cleansing — The Game.'	'Vanguard' Party Tries Out a Facelift Neo-Nazis The National Alliance tries out a facelift and works with other hate groups.
Conspiracy Theorist Slain in Police Shootout Conspiracy theorist and former militia member William Cooper was slain in a shootout with police.	Idaho Says a Hopeful 'Sayonara' to Millionaire Haters Financing Extremism Idaho says a hopeful 'sayonara' to millionaire haters Vincent Bertollini and Carl Story.	American Knights Leader Sentenced to Seven Years Klan Crimes Swaggering American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan leader Jeff Berry has sentenced to seven years in connection with threatening two journalists.
Neo-Confederate or Neo-Nazi? Sometimes, It's Hard to Tell White Nationalism Neo-Confederate Wayne D. Carlson dabbles in neo-Nazi literature.	Nichols Faces State Trial and Possible Death Antigovernment Terrorism Terry Nichols, conspirator in the Oklahoma City bombing, may face death.	Hit List or Free Speech? A key decision on what constitutes a 'true threat' is revisited in the wake of the September terror attacks.

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