Stories by Chip Berlet

, senior analyst at Political Research Associates based near Boston, is editor of the recent book, Eyes Right! Challenging the Right Wing Backlash (South End Press), from which this article was drawn. subscribe to Chip Berlet's feed

Why We Need to Understand the Apocalyptic Worldview of a Small Group of Radical Muslims

Posted on: Apr 21, 2013, Source: AlterNet

If we want to understand the genesis of much Islamic terrorism by a small handful of Muslims, a speculative tour of their apocalyptic worldview may help us design a more effective response.

Understanding the Colorado Shooting: Terrorism, Politics, Mental Illness and the Superhero Complex

Posted on: Jul 21, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Newt Gingrich, Saul Alinsky and the Religious Right's Conspiracy Narratives

Posted on: Jan 28, 2012, Source: AlterNet

I Was the Target of a Fox News Hoax

Posted on: Apr 30, 2010, Source: AlterNet

When I was asked to address a conference at Brandeis, a right-wing shock jock created a hoax to stir up the right. Then Glenn Beck ran with it.

Who Are the Hutaree Militia, And Why Do They Want to Kill Cops?

Posted on: Apr 15, 2010, Source: Religion Dispatches

Christian Soldiers of the Apocalypse have been running around the woods of Michigan planning attacks on federal law enforcement in their war against the Antichrist.

Why Right-Wing Demagogues Are Trying to Peddle Ludicrous Conspiracy Theories

Posted on: Sep 30, 2009, Source: Indypendent

Even before Obama was sworn in as the 44th President, the internet was seething with lurid theories exposing his alleged subversion and treachery.

How Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories and Fearmongering Led to the Holocaust Memorial Shooting

Posted on: Jun 10, 2009, Source: The Public Eye

The broadcast of hatred and paranoia have led to perfect storm of mobilized resentment threatening to rain violent bigotry across the US.