The campaign language of the man who would become president sparks hate violence, bullying, before and after the election
The campaign language of the man who would become president sparks hate violence, bullying, before and after the election
Emboldened by a presidential candidate who embraced their ideas with a nudge and a wink, and electrified by his victory, white nationalists in 2016 fanned out and spread their message of fear and loathing among the nation’s young people.
Incidents of apparent hate crimes and hate group activities listed here are drawn primarily from media sources.
This is the fourth update in the Southern Poverty Law Center’s effort to collect reports of bias-related harassment and intimidation around the country following the election. This update spans the period from November 9 to December 12.
In the month following the election, extremists on Twitter exalted in the election of President-elect Donald Trump by circulating a number of memes and images, many of which targeted Muslims, in an attack on political correctness that mirrored a terrifying emergence of hate incidents.
Reports of hateful intimidation and harassment erupted across social media networks in the wake of the presidential election Tuesday night.
Racist troll-turned-movement attorney Kyle Bristow finds a second wind and a new audience for his activism.
Most of those who follow extremism and extremist candidates in the political mainstream are focused tightly on the presidential bid of Donald Trump. But there are a number of other races featuring unusual candidates around the country.
Incidents of apparent hate crimes and hate group activities listed here are drawn primarily from media sources.
A remarkable level of vitriol has characterized the contest for president. And it’s showing no signs of letting up.