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Hatewatch Headlines 2/15/2017

Trump’s ‘genius bar’ of white nationalists; Priebus in nationalists’ sights; Jones claims Obama’s plotting anti-Trump revolt; and more.

Salon: Donald Trump has surrounded himself with a troubling array of white nationalists whose views are frightening.

Vocativ: White nationalists, 'Alt-Right' appear crushed by Michael Flynn’s firing as National Security Adviser.

The Atlantic: The nationalist right is coming for Reince Priebus, blaming him for the Flynn fiasco.

Media Matters: Neo-Nazis blame ‘the Jews’ for resignation of ‘one of our best guys’ in Flynn.

Right Wing Watch: Alex Jones claims that Obama is orchestrating a Bolshevik revolution against Trump.

BuzzFeed: Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway claims she doesn’t know who retweeted a white nationalist from her account.

Kansas City Star (MO): NAACP leader silenced by Missouri lawmaker during a public hearing.

Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA): Police arrest Davis woman for vandalizing Islamic center by smashing windows, leaving bacon.

WFTV-9-TV (Orlando, FL): ‘White pride’ groups starting to take root on college campuses, investigation finds.

Business Insider: ‘Doomsday prepper’ businesses saw a huge boost in sales after Trump’s election.

MS News Now (Jackson, MS): Home of Respect Our Black Dollars leader vandalized with KKK graffiti on front door.

Oregonian: Man who pulled gun out at ‘Don’t Shoot Portland’ march found guilty of 21 felonies and misdemeanors.

NJ101.5-FM (Ewing, NJ): Antigovernment 'sovereign citizen' who tried to bill judge for $1 million loses appeal.

Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY): Kentucky House approves ‘Blue Lives Matter’ hate crimes bill.

Episcopal News Service: Virginia church condemns white supremacy after 'Alt-Right' figure Richard Spencer moves into neighborhood.

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