Facebook took down hundreds of pages Wednesday in a crackdown on “movements and organizations tied to violence.” Among them was a right-wing militia.
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Domestic terror in the age of Trump
A new database of domestic terror incidents shows attacks by far-right extremists have become far more lethal since Donald Trump became president.
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The Hate Report: The alt-right is a mess
Richard Spencer says anti-fascists are winning, but an actual neo-Nazi has won a Republican primary in Illinois.
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The Hate Report: How white supremacists recruit online
An inside look at how white supremacists recruit, what the FBI’s doing about antifa and neo-Nazis, and perceptions of anti-white discrimination.
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The Hate Report: How Homeland Security has stiffed anti-extremism groups
Grants totaling $10 million were awarded to groups like the Heartland Democracy Center, which sets up counseling groups for kids at risk of radicalization, and Life After Hate, which helps white supremacists and neo-Nazis transition into new lives.