Intelligence Report
As the presidential candidacy of Donald Trump took off, white nationalists across the country rallied to his message
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Hatewatch
The new issue of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Intelligence Report, released today, details 10 conspiracy theories that originated on the radical right but have made their way into the political mainstream. Enabled in many cases by leading politicians, these theories have the effect of distorting the democratic process.
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Tall tales popular on the political right are distorting mainstream politics and undermining democracy.
Intelligence Report
Who, exactly, is Donald Trump appealing to?
Hatewatch
In the past few weeks, the American Freedom Party (AFP) has switched its presidential candidate, increased campaigning in the Pacific Northwest –- traditionally a focal point of most white nationalist political efforts –– and moved to build ties with other like-minded organizations. Though none of these efforts stand to impact the political landscape nationally, AFP’s is clearly trying to dig the party out of the bin of the political insignificance.
Hatewatch
Part Internet meme, part scathing social commentary from the right on its leading politicians, there’s a freshly minted term that has spread fast across the radical right. And much to the delight of those who use it, it’s found its way into the political mainstream.
Hatewatch
The hate site Stormfront and other racist groups have raked in hundreds of new members and tens of thousands of dollars since Dylann Storm Roof’s brutal June 17 killing spree in Charleston, S.C. Now, Florida officials are investigating Stormfront for illegal business activity.
Hatewatch
Editors' Note: This story has been updated to correct the timing of a quote attributed to Brad Griffin of Occidental Dissent. The quote was from a piece Griffin published in 2011 on the question of President Obama's citizenship.
Donald Trump has set the political system on its side. With brash public pronouncements and a willingness to say whatever is on his mind, the New York billionaire has found himself leading the polls with a groundswell of support – even from white nationalists.
Intelligence Report
Hate and antigovernment 'Patriot' groups are down by about a fifth as activism shifts to cyberspace and lone wolf actions
