Hate groups increase by 48%; the new nativist leaders are profiled; neo-Nazi Bill White continues to spew racist vitriol; and a former skinhead talks about his change of heart.
Last Sept. 20, the eyes of America turned to Jena, La., where more than 20,000 people had gathered to protest what they saw as racism in the disparate criminal treatment accorded black and white students at a local high school.
Animated by the ugly rhetoric of the nativist movement, the number of hate groups in America grew 5% last year to a total of 888. The increase translated into a 48% jump in hate groups since the year 2000 and was accompanied by reports of rising violence.
Three histories of the Invisible Empire provide insights into America's oldest terrorist group. They are written from the perspectives of a clinical psychologist, a scholar, and a professional writer.
En un pueblo de Massachusetts, dos hermanos con mentalidad conspiradora han estado a la vanguardia de una cruzada de odio contra los inmigrantes Brasileños.
About 30 members and supporters of the Nationalist Party, a white supremacist group headed by Mississippi lawyer Richard Barrett, marched on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Jena, La., the site of a march by more than 20,000 anti-racist protesters last Sept. 20.
Literally on the front lines of the illegal immigration debate, Arizona has seen some of the most violent anti-immigrant rhetoric and conflict in the country.
Several prominent right-wing commentators and anti-immigration leaders were humiliated after they rushed to judgment in a pair of cases in which conservative activists filed bogus police reports claiming to be victims of violent crimes.
Malik Shabazz collected at least $5,000 on Megan Williams' behalf, and has since continued to solicit donations to the Black Lawyers for Justice's "Megan Williams Fund."
The Washington Times has appointed a new executive editor, marking a major change in direction for the perennially money-losing paper that is owned by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon.
Just 10 months after it was formed amid great hopes on the radical right, an ultranationalist bloc in the European Parliament called Identity, Tradition and Sovereignty (ITS) has collapsed.
The Year in Hate 2007
Hate groups increase by 48%; the new nativist leaders are profiled; neo-Nazi Bill White continues to spew racist vitriol; and a former skinhead talks about his change of heart.
In This Issue
2007: A Year Marked by Staggering Levels of Racist Hate
Active U.S. Hate Groups Rise to 888 in 2007
By David Holthouse and Mark Potok
The number of hate groups operating in America rose again last year, capping a 48% increase since 2000
Profiles of 20 Nativist Leaders
Another generation of anti-immigrant activists joins the increasingly virulent nativist movement
Virginia Developer Bill White is USA’s Loudest Neo-Nazi
By Brentin Mock and Mark Potok
Racist Skinhead Sean Gaines Changed After Four Years in Phoenix Prison
Facing Trial, Racist Skinhead Claims Change
By Susy Buchanan
Facing capital charges in a horrific torture-murder, a notorious skinhead describes a life of crime and bitter regrets
More Features
Number of Hate Groups Continues to Rise
Animated by the ugly rhetoric of the nativist movement, the number of hate groups in America grew 5% last year to a total of 888. The increase translated into a 48% jump in hate groups since the year 2000 and was accompanied by reports of rising violence.
Dieter Bueschgen Praises Skinheads, Sells Racist Paraphernalia
Arizonan a Major Racist Paraphernalia Dealer
By David Holthouse
An Arizonan who says he was in the Hitler Youth has become one of the largest dealers of racist memorabilia in the West
Extremist Radio Host Hal Turner May Be on FBI Payroll
The FBI's alleged use of an informant who regularly suggested killing his enemies comes under fire as reckless endangerment
Christhiaon Coie Speaks Out About Her Stepfather, Tony Alamo
Anti-Catholic Cult Leaders' Child Recounts Abuse
Interview conducted by Susy Buchanan
Raised in a radically anti-Catholic cult, a woman recounts abuse and her eventual escape from her own mother and stepfather
Massachusetts Brothers Lead Nativist Crusade Against Brazilian Immigrants in Boston Suburb
Massachusetts Brothers Lead Nativist Crusade
By Casey Sanchez
In one Massachusetts town, two conspiracy-minded brothers have been leading a hateful crusade against Brazilian immigrants
'Patriot' Groups
Racists Active in Mixed Martial Arts
Revisiting the Ku Klux Klan
Los Nativistas
El Año del Odio
Locos por las Nueces de Brasil
Briefs
Nationalist Movement Rally
About 30 members and supporters of the Nationalist Party, a white supremacist group headed by Mississippi lawyer Richard Barrett, marched on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Jena, La., the site of a march by more than 20,000 anti-racist protesters last Sept. 20.
Phoenix Day Labor Battle Heats Up
Literally on the front lines of the illegal immigration debate, Arizona has seen some of the most violent anti-immigrant rhetoric and conflict in the country.
Fake 'Hate' Crimes Embarrass Far Right
Several prominent right-wing commentators and anti-immigration leaders were humiliated after they rushed to judgment in a pair of cases in which conservative activists filed bogus police reports claiming to be victims of violent crimes.
Extremist 'Currency' Seized in Crackdown
Panther Leader Makes Hay With Case
Two Key Hate Groups Are on the Move
Bad Month for Large Anti-Immigration Group
Deadly Aryan Circle Prison Gang Faces Heat
Finnish School Shooter Had Nazi Beliefs
Washington Times Cleans Out Extremists
EU Parliamentary Bloc Implodes
Just 10 months after it was formed amid great hopes on the radical right, an ultranationalist bloc in the European Parliament called Identity, Tradition and Sovereignty (ITS) has collapsed.
Major Gun Rights Decision Looms
Does the Constitution guarantee an individual's right to own a gun? A historic Supreme Court decision is expected soon
David Duke Plugs His Book in Spain
Canadian Racist Loses Job Certificate
Klan Leader Incompetent to Face Murder Trial
The Blotter: Spring 2008
Updates on Extremism and the Law
Hate in the Mainstream
Quotes from Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, Pauline Basso...