White Nationalism

Woman surrounded by others at a rally holds a sign that reads, "We Condemn Hate Crimes"

White Nationalist Groups Are on the Rise: Report

“We have a crisis of hate and extremism in our country—and the toxic ideas propagated by these hate groups not only lead to violence but erode the very foundations of our democracy,” said Lecia Brooks from The Southern Poverty Law Center.

Shani Saxon Mar 20, 2020 10:25AM ET

A white sheet with the words "White supremacy is terrorism" written on it hangs on the front gate of a house

Arrest of Daniel McMahon Suggests That the Feds Are Finally Taking White Nationalism Seriously [Op-Ed]

Observers of the far right are closely watching the federal prosecution of Daniel McMahon, a virulent White supremacist charged with cyberstalking and threatening a Black city council candidate.

Spencer Sunshine Nov 4, 2019 11:23AM EST

Blue text spells "Facebook" on brown wood sign in front of purple lights and metal frames

Facebook Bans White Nationalism Following Pressure From Civil Rights Groups

The social media platform says it will begin removing all posts and comments that support White nationalist and separatist ideology.

Tiarra Mukherjee Mar 28, 2019 11:19AM EDT

White sign with KKK hood with a no sign over it and brown text that reads, "No hoods in my woods."

Failed White Supremacist Rally Actually Unites Anti-Racist Activists

With just two dozen supporters on the ground in Washington, D.C.—and thousands of counter-protesters in the streets—the Unite the Right 2 rally was basically over before it began.

Kenrya Rankin Aug 13, 2018 1:59PM EDT

Was It Racist for Facebook to Take Down a Page Opposing the 'Unite the Right 2' March?

Facebook says it took down the “Say No to Unite the Right 2-DC” event page because of its ties to a Russian troll farm. Black Lives Matter DC activist April Goggans calls b.s.

Spencer Sunshine Aug 9, 2018 4:26PM EDT

Joey Gibson: A White with a beard wearing his campaign t-shirt cheers

Will Independent Trumpists Ride Again?

Plagued by infighting and cancelled gigs, the alt-right has been quiet lately. But as we approach the first anniversary of the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, some groups are back in the streets.

Spencer Sunshine Aug 6, 2018 6:37PM ET