On May 19, 2012, as many as 18 self-described anti-racists stormed into a suburban Chicago family restaurant and attacked a group of white nationalists meeting for lunch with batons, baseball bats and chair legs. The bloody attack highlighted the long history of endemic violence between white supremacists and “anti-fascists” that also includes the 1998 murder of two anti-racist skinheads in a neo-Nazi plot.
In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., schoolhouse slaughter, more than 400 sheriffs are promising to “oppose and disallow” any new federal gun control measures. Much of their brazen talk about taking the law into their own hands, even at the cost of their lives, has its roots in the radical and racist Posse Comitatus organization.
For at least six years, a well-known and respected certified public accountant — a man whose firm has audited many of Idaho’s public schools and government bodies — has led a secret life as a neo-Nazi. Timothy Stephen Folke now says his activism was part of a bizarre research project, but his family has not accepted that claim.
A new study of LGBT families is being trumpeted by anti-gay groups. But an expert appointed to review it says it was fatally flawed and calls its author “disgraced.”
A 1992 United Nations “smart growth” plan has long been demonized by the radical right. In the latest twist, Agenda 21 is now being described as a Jewish plot.
The execution-style murder of the Colorado prisons chief was almost certainly the work of a white supremacist prison gang member. Was he operating on orders?
Far-right gun enthusiasts say they are planning to build a walled city in northern Idaho for “Patriots” who love the Constitution and hate “liberals, Marxists and blue voters.” But a convicted con man is the primary promoter of the fantastic scheme, and there’s little to suggest that it will ever become what its backers are promising.
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A Better Way
On May 19, 2012, as many as 18 self-described anti-racists stormed into a suburban Chicago family restaurant and attacked a group of white nationalists meeting for lunch with batons, baseball bats and chair legs. The bloody attack highlighted the long history of endemic violence between white supremacists and “anti-fascists” that also includes the 1998 murder of two anti-racist skinheads in a neo-Nazi plot.
Battle Lines
In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., schoolhouse slaughter, more than 400 sheriffs are promising to “oppose and disallow” any new federal gun control measures. Much of their brazen talk about taking the law into their own hands, even at the cost of their lives, has its roots in the radical and racist Posse Comitatus organization.
The Aryan Accountant
For at least six years, a well-known and respected certified public accountant — a man whose firm has audited many of Idaho’s public schools and government bodies — has led a secret life as a neo-Nazi. Timothy Stephen Folke now says his activism was part of a bizarre research project, but his family has not accepted that claim.
Suspect 'Science'
A new study of LGBT families is being trumpeted by anti-gay groups. But an expert appointed to review it says it was fatally flawed and calls its author “disgraced.”
More Features
Agenda 21 and the Jews
A 1992 United Nations “smart growth” plan has long been demonized by the radical right. In the latest twist, Agenda 21 is now being described as a Jewish plot.
Prison Break
The execution-style murder of the Colorado prisons chief was almost certainly the work of a white supremacist prison gang member. Was he operating on orders?
Behind the Walls
Far-right gun enthusiasts say they are planning to build a walled city in northern Idaho for “Patriots” who love the Constitution and hate “liberals, Marxists and blue voters.” But a convicted con man is the primary promoter of the fantastic scheme, and there’s little to suggest that it will ever become what its backers are promising.
Editorial: Boston and Beyond
Hating on Hollywood
A self-described “white nationalist” pens a film guide to help “our people” avoid “Jewed” movies. But he doesn’t leave much for his comrades to watch.
For the Record
Incidents of apparent hate crimes and hate group activities listed here are drawn primarily from media sources.
Updates on Extremism and The Law
Hate in the Mainstream
Briefs
As Tolerance of LGBT People Grows, Anti-Gay Groups Ratchet Up Smears
Long Attacked by the Left, Nativist Groups Come Under Fire by the Right
Racist, Holocaust Deniers Fail in Local Election Bids
Antigovernment Floridian Killed in Standoff With Police
President of Major Antigovernment Group Convicted of Tax Crimes
Unbowed by Criticism and Mockery, Lawmakers Promote Nonsensical Bills
American Third Position Gets A Makeover Following Election Losses
Ohio Mosque Arsonist to Get 20 Years in Plea Bargain
‘Fundamentalist’ Mormons Leaving Utah-Arizona Settlements