Ten years after the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., a second wave of anti-Muslim hatred is sweeping the country. This time, the outrage seems largely ginned up by politicians and others seeking to capitalize on Americans' fears.
Are we safe from the threat of right-wing terrorism? As the Patriot movement comes roaring back and hate groups soar to record levels, is the American population being protected adequately?
Jihad Against Islam
Ten years after the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., a second wave of anti-Muslim hatred is sweeping the country. This time, the outrage seems largely ginned up by politicians and others seeking to capitalize on Americans' fears.
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Jihad Against Islam
Illustration by James Victore
Western 'Patriots' Clash with Feds on Land-Use Issues
Once again, the antigovernment ‘Patriot' movement is taking up Western land-use issues. Could a return to violence be next?
Inside the DHS: Former Top Analyst Says Agency Bowed to Political Pressure
The federal agency’s former lead domestic terrorism analyst says it bowed to political pressure and may have left America more vulnerable
'Black Foot Soldiers' Blog Network Cheers Murders of Police Officers
More Features
Truth or Consequences
Are we safe from the threat of right-wing terrorism? As the Patriot movement comes roaring back and hate groups soar to record levels, is the American population being protected adequately?
Alaska Militia Leader’s Revolution Falls Flat
A young 'sovereign' militia leader with ties to key politicians is accused of plotting war against state troopers and judges
Upending the Constitution: Outlandish Laws Proposed by State Legislatures
Illustration by Anthony Freda
Immigrant’s Beating Death, Police Cover-Up Shake Pennsylvania Community
The murder of a Latino immigrant in an aging Pennsylvania coal town was a tragedy. But was the town in some way responsible?
Glenn Beck Reaches the End of His Time
Fox News host Glenn Beck fretted endlessly about the end times. But it was really Beck's hourglass that was running out
The Anti-Muslim Inner Circle
Illustration by Bri Hermanson
Briefs
Black Extremists Blast U.S. Libya Campaign, Predict Spaceships
'Sovereign Citizens' Fight the Law — and the Law Wins
The "sovereign citizens" movement has swelled rapidly in the last two years, affecting most major law enforcement agencies
Racist Skinhead Leader David Lynch Slain in California Home Invasion
MLK Day Bomb Suspect Has Extensive White Supremacist Background
White supremacist charged with planting a bomb along the route of Sopkane's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade
Border Vigilantes Get Death in Arizona Double Murder
Murder of Ugandan Again Focuses Spotlight on U.S. Gay-Bashers — Temporarily
Anti-Gay Westboro Baptist Church Wins Free Speech Case
Two Sikhs Murdered in California Were Likely Mistaken for Muslims
Two elderly Sikh men are shot to death in what may have been a hate crime committed by assailants who mistook their victims for Muslims
SCV Celebrates Confederate Inauguration in Montgomery
Hate in the Mainstream
Quotes from the Right
The Blotter