Hatewatch Headlines 5/9/2018
Millions of antisemitic tweets last year; ‘Dark web’ sites get mainstream boost; California front-runner an unapologetic bigot; and more.
ABC News: There were 4.2 million antisemitic tweets over the course of a year, new report finds.
Media Matters: On Morning Joe, NYT’s Bari Weiss touts far-right ‘dark web’ sites as ‘intellectual salons.’
Think Progress: GOP front-runner for California Senate hates Jews, loves Hitler and wants to destroy the U.S.
Washington Post: Ku Klux Klan leader found guilty of firing gun at Charlottesville counter-protesters.
Right Wing Watch: Nick Fuentes denies being a white nationalist by explaining that he’s a white nationalist.
Army Times: Congressman wants answers on far-right extremist activity in the military.
Mother Jones: Trump’s response to ‘sanctuary cities’: Arresting more people near their homes, churches.
Oregonian: Medford residents find KKK recruitment flyers in sandwich bags outside their homes.
Journal-Sentinel (Milwaukee): Wisconsin Democrats rip GOP attorney general for appearing at ADF’s West Coast conference.
Cleveland Jewish News: In a first, neo-Nazi gang members sentenced to years of jail time in Argentina.
YNet News: Antisemitic crime, mostly with far-right motives, edges upward in Germany.
Pacific Standard: Dear leftists, going on Tucker Carlson’s show won’t help fight imperialism.
