Militias supporting pro-Trump politicians; Trump’s silence on mosque attack stirs anger; Why Christian nationalists love Trump; and more.
The Trace: Right-wing militias are now actively supporting some state and local pro-Trump politicians.
Washington Post: Minnesota mosque firebombing is ‘deeper and scarier’ than previous threats.
Newsweek: Trump’s failure to condemn Minnesota mosque attack stirs social-media anger.
Right Wing Watch: End-times prepper Pastor Jim Bakker was invited to the White House.
Think Progress: Why Christian nationalists love Trump, thanks to the undertow of authoritarianism.
The New Republic: The left’s supporting role in American hate theater.
This American Life: Fear and loathing in Homer and Rockville: How anti-immigrant fervor hits the oddest places.
Recode: Google has fired the employee who penned a controversial memo on women and tech.
Raw Story: White nationalists melt down, whine that ‘civil rights are being violated’ after Airbnb cancels accounts.
The Denver Post: Swastika, other anti-Semitic scrawls found at Colorado Springs synagogue.
The Forward: T-shirt company sells rainbow-swastika design as ‘symbol of love and peace.’
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC): Oklahoma gay man files civil-rights lawsuit after his home is burned to the ground.
OC Weekly (CA): Orange County GOP rejects alt-right figure Johnny Benitez over alleged anti-Semitism.
Detroit Free Press (MI): Recall effort targets Trump-loving Kasatka Village president for anti-Muslim posts.
Free Thought Now: ‘Pro bono’ religious law firms are costing taxpayers millions and blaming everyone else.