White Supremacy & Christian Nationalism

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Preying on Young Minds and Normalizing Extremism

By the time he turned 15, Peter Becker proudly considered himself “150 percent Nazi.” Peter grew up in Germany in the 1930s and 1940s immersed in Nazi ideology, which promoted antisemitic myths and blamed Jews for society’s problems. Today, extremist groups target and shape young minds online and offline with antisemitic stereotypes, racism, and conspiracy theories—often directly inspired by Nazi ideology. Holocaust history warns of the dangers posed when extremist beliefs go unchecked and become normalized. Join us to discuss these threats and how to respond.

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Neo-Nazis return to Winter Park

White supremacists continue to feel safe to demonstrate on some of Florida's busiest streets with no fear of reprisal.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/659958-neo-nazis-return-to-winter-park/

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Extremist killings decline

Homicides tied to extremism declined in 2023 — the second consecutive year of improvement, Axios' Russell Contreras writes from a new analysis by the Anti-Defamation League.

• Extremists were involved in the killing of at least 17 people in 2023, in seven separate incidents.
• All of those killings were tied to right-wing extremists, the ADL found, primarily white supremacists.

Explore the data.

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Idaho police search for escaped inmate and accomplice after ambush at Boise hospital

A white supremacist Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice remained on the loose Wednesday after the accomplice staged a brazen overnight attack to free the inmate as he was being transported from a Boise hospital, police said.

https://apnews.com/article/hospital-shooting-idaho-escaped-inmate-e7381ac66bbf4c5d8ea9eebb51a70ab0?

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Jury convicts neo-Nazi leader in 2022 Orlando attack on Jewish UCF student

A jury convicted a National Socialist Movement commander Wednesday for a January 2022 attack on a Jewish man who confronted a group of neo-Nazi demonstrators near Waterford Lakes in east Orlando, the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office announced.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/jury-convicts-neo-nazi-leader-in-2022-orlando-attack-on-jewish-ucf-student/?

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🙏 Christian nationalism on the march

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

A new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in classrooms is drawing new scrutiny to Christian nationalism, a once-fringe movement steadily gaining political power in the U.S., Axios' Russell Contreras writes. Why it matters: Christian nationalism seeks to establish a country governed by a fundamentalist interpretation of the Bible. Adherents and allies of the movement have aligned themselves with Donald Trump. State of play: Key figures in the Republican Party have openly espoused Christian nationalist beliefs, challenging long-held ideas about the separation of church and state. Trump's former budget director Russ Vought, a potential candidate for White House chief of staff in a Trump 2, has led efforts to infuse Christian nationalist ideas into planning for a second Trump administration, according to Politico. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said last fall on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that the separation of church and state is "a misnomer": "Of course, it comes from ... a letter that Jefferson wrote. It's not in the Constitution. And what he was explaining is they did not want the government to encroach upon the church — not that they didn't want principles of faith to have influence on our public life. It's exactly the opposite." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has referred to herself as a "proud Christian nationalist." Axios Explains: How we got here.

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New Extremely American podcast tackles Christian nationalism through story of an Idaho town

In Moscow, Idaho, there is a pitched battle for the soul of the community – and it’s all wrapped up in a battle for the souls of the community. It pits residents who like the quiet college town’s all-are-welcome vibe – with its visible pride flags and Black Lives Matters signs – with a church that abhors those things.

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2024/07/05/new-extremely-american-podcast-tackles-christian-nationalism-through-story-of-an-idaho-town/?

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Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country

A network of ultrawealthy Christian donors is spending nearly $12 million to mobilize Republican-leaning voters and purge more than a million people from the rolls in key swing states, aiming to tilt the 2024 election in favor of former President Donald Trump.

https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-ziklag-secret-christian-charity-2024-election?

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White supremacists charged with inciting race war, assassinations

( NewsNation ) —Prosecutors have charged two hate g r oup leaders who called for a race war and the assassinations of some U.S federal officials on media platform Telegram.

https://local.newsbreak.com/boise-id/3591315205941-white-supremacists-charged-with-inciting-race-war-assassinations?

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What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush

Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a “Jezebel spirit,” using a term with deeply racist and misogynistic roots that is setting off alarm bells for religious and political scholars.

https://apnews.com/article/jezebel-spirit-kamala-harris-christian-nationalismv21-0a513c9e549a57a33f864341556d1b7a?

ps:What is the matter with these people??

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The Genesis of Christian Nationalism

In recent years, the Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics. The belief that God has called on conservative Christians to rule over society has extended into all levels of government, from school boards to the White House.

https://projects.propublica.org/christian-nationalism-origins/?

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An Insurrectionist Once Helped Lead This Police Department. Insiders Speak Out About Its Culture of White Supremacy.

In the nearly four years since supporters of former President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol building, federal prosecutors have indicted at least 35 current or former law enforcement officers for their role in the insurrection, according to an Intercept analysis. 

https://theintercept.com/2024/10/29/fontana-police-racism-white-supremacy/?

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How to Fortify Against the Trump Agenda While There’s Still Time

A violent, white supremacist regime is coming, but there is room to organize — and capture the backlash when it fails.

https://theintercept.com/2024/11/14/trump-agenda-organize-protest-movement/?

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Neo-Nazi group leader convicted of plotting Maryland power grid attack

BALTIMORE (AP) — The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group was convicted Monday of conspiring with his former girlfriend to plan an attack on Maryland’s power grid in furtherance of their shared racist beliefs.

https://apnews.com/article/maryland-power-grid-brandon-russell-atomwaffen-edc89bba83a4e19c0960abc288598204?