Armed with new ideas, allies and products, the radical right invades pop culture. Neo-Confederates are determined to reconstruct Abraham Lincoln. Pat Buchanan and others warn 'cultural Marxism,' a shadowy Jewish conspiracy, will subvert American culture.
Marching Toward the Mainstream
Armed with new ideas, allies and products, the radical right invades pop culture. Neo-Confederates are determined to reconstruct Abraham Lincoln. Pat Buchanan and others warn 'cultural Marxism,' a shadowy Jewish conspiracy, will subvert American culture.
In This Issue
Neo-Nazi Groups Use Traditional Folk Music Festivals to Recruit Radicals
Around the country, radical right groups are staging 'European' festivals in a bid to draw ethnic whites into the movement.
Conflicts Arise over Lincoln Statue in Richmond, Va., Cemetery
By Bob Moser
As the neo-Confederate movement grows more aggressive, 'Honest Abe' Lincoln is depicted as evil personified.
Target Pulls Items With Neo-Nazi Symbol, Incident Points to Larger Issue
Beneath the radar screen of mainstream society, a commercial subculture of hate is flourishing.
By Bob Moser
Successful distribution and retail companies use messages of hate to market the accoutrements of a subculture.
‘Cultural Marxism’ Catching On
By Bill Berkowitz
'Cultural Marxism,' a conspiracy theory with an anti-Semitic twist, is being pushed by much of the American right.
More Features
Eric Rudolph, At Last
Neo-Nazi Harold Covington Authors Cheesy Occult Novels
By Kevin Hicks
Writer Harold Covington is a famous neo-Nazi and propagandist — and a notorious writer of terrible novels.
Harvard Professor Researches Rise of Goldwater Conservatism
A Harvard history professor re-examines the impact of conservatism in California's Orange County in "Suburban Warriors: The Origins of the New American Right."
Into the Mainstream
By Chip Berlet
An array of right-wing foundations and think tanks support efforts to make bigoted and discredited ideas respectable.
Patriots Gather for Media Bypass Anniversary Celebration in Evansville, Ind.
When anti-Semitic 'Patriots' gathered to celebrate their favorite magazine, Media Bypass, they were joined by an unlikely ally.
News Analyst Discusses Media’s Role in Promoting Bigoted Ideas
Steve Rendall and Norman Solomon, two long-time press critics, discuss the mainstream American media, its failings, and how it sometimes promotes bigotry.
The Washington Times Pushes Extremist, Neo-Confederate Ideas
By Heidi Beirich and Bob Moser
The Washington Times has always been conservative and error-prone. Now, it's helping to popularize extremist ideas and neo-Confederate sympathy.
The Washington Times Has History of Hyped Stories, Shoddy Reporting and Failing to Correct Errors
By Heidi Beirich and Bob Moser
The Washington Times has a long record of hyped stories, shoddy reporting and failure to correct errors
Neo-Confederates attempt to Whitewash Southern History
By George Ewert
A recent movie glorifies the Confederacy, whitewashes slavery and twists American history — luckily, it's a terrible film.
Dixie Outfitters Continues to Face Controversy
By Heidi Beirich and Bob Moser
Riding a new political movement, a clothing manufacturer grows from a successful business into a cause.
Mel Gibson and His Father’s Extremist Views Are Questioned
By Nia Hightower
Long a favorite actor of the far right, Mel Gibson comes under attack over a new film — and his father's views of Jews
Briefs
Patriot Act Redux
Patriot Act II, a second anti-terrorism proposal that further erodes Americans' civil liberties, comes under attack from both parties.
'Civil Rights' Group Retains Alabama Leader Tied to Klan
Texas Vigilante Group Faces Charges and Lawsuit
White Revolution Surrenders the Alamo
Five Years Later, 'Atomic Dog' Caged for Good
Alleged Satanist Charged in Anti-Christian Attack
Neo-Nazi Seeks the Barr of Justice
Defying Vote, SCV Boss Ousts Moderate