Nation Mar 09 Number of hate groups declined in 2021, but Proud Boys chapters surging, says SPLC By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press
Nation Nov 08 Woman recalls ‘complete terror’ of Charlottesville car attack Nine people who were physically injured or emotionally scarred are suing the rally organizers, alleging they conspired to commit violence. By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press
World Nov 18 Watch 8:23 How right-wing extremists have infiltrated German security forces In Germany, prosecutors on Wednesday asked for life imprisonment for a right-wing extremist charged with killing two people outside a synagogue last year. The move comes amid growing calls to investigate neo-Nazi infiltration of the country’s security services -- which… By Malcolm Brabant
World Jun 18 German lawmakers to probe security agencies over far-right killing German lawmakers plan to investigate possible mistakes made by security agencies in their handling of two neo-Nazis suspected of killing a regional politician last year. By Associated Press
Education Nov 19 Watch 9:26 How these Oregon teachers are fighting back against white nationalism The FBI reports that hate crime violence in the U.S. is at a 16-year high. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, meanwhile, says the highest percentage of hate incidents since the 2016 election occurred in elementary and secondary schools. Special… By Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Jason Kane
Apr 30 Woman seeks $1.5 million in damages from neo-Nazi website founder By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The first black woman to serve as American University's student government president is seeking more than $1.5 million in court-ordered damages against a neo-Nazi website operator who orchestrated an online harassment campaign against her. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 13:28 How the Tree of Life shooting reflects American anti-Semitism President Trump called Saturday’s synagogue shooting anti-Semitic and “an assault on humanity.” But a chorus of voices argues that the president himself has fostered a national atmosphere of hatred. William Brangham speaks with Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League,… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 9:12 Far-right groups gain ground in Sweden and Germany amid migrant influx By Malcolm Brabant Sunday’s election in Austria brought victory to 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz, who was elected chancellor on an anti-immigrant platform. Earlier, a strengthened far-right party dealt a blow to returning leader Angela Merkel in Germany’s election. As Sweden’s election approaches next year,… Continue watching
Sep 12 Senate approves resolution condemning white nationalists By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The resolution urges the Trump administration to "use all resources available to address the growing prevalence" of hate groups in America. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 8:15 President Trump backtracks to blame both sides in Charlottesville violence By PBS NewsHour President Trump defended the timing and content of his initial statements on the violence in Charlottesville at an impromptu news conference Tuesday -- seeming to backtrack on remarks he made Monday -- after reportedly being frustrated at the coverage of… Continue watching