Hatewatch Headlines 7/13/17
In-depth look at hate crimes and how little we know; Putin cultivates religious-right ties for Trump; `New Black Panthers' alarmist now on vote commission; and more.
Pro Publica: What we know – and don’t know – about hate crimes in America.
CNN: We need to hear FBI nominee Christopher Wray’s view on the hate-crime epidemic.
New York Daily News: Hate-filled Brooklyn attackers spew slurs at interracial couple, threaten to lynch boyfriend.
Think Progress: The alliance between Putin’s regime and the American religious right grows with Trump troubles.
Talking Points Memo: Trump appoints activist who spread alarmist ‘New Black Panther’ tales to sham elections commission.
Crooks and Liars: Fox’s Tucker Carlson freaks out as guest compares him to Nazi apologists.
Right Wing Watch: Bryan Fischer complains that schools teach too much about slavery, too little about how Christianity ended it.
The Citizens’ Voice (Wilkes-Barre, PA): White nationalist and ex-mayoral candidate convicted of making terrorist threats.
Wisconsin Independent (Madison, WI): GOP lawmakers propose anti-Muslim bill authored by known white supremacist.
Hickory Daily Record (NC): Sons of Confederate Veterans raises flag on 85-foot pole near Newton.
The Economist: Can Richmond, VA, avoid public rows over its Confederate monuments?
Grant County News (KY): Three teens charged with vandalizing restaurant with ‘white power’ graffiti.
