On AlterNet: hate speech

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "hate speech"

Internet Hate Speech: Rampant and Unregulated

Denzel Codrington, New America Media. August 27, 2010.

The internet, formerly thought to be a great equalizer, is a popular place for hate speech to proliferate, especially since hate speech isn't illegal.

CNN Can't Have It Both Ways: It Can Either Broadcast Hateful Lou Dobbs or Have a Latino Audience

Roberto Lovato, AlterNet. October 14, 2009.

Latinos across America are intensely concerned about CNN's hypocrisy: Broadcasting Dobbs' anti-immigrant extremism while running a Latinos in America special series.

Hate Talk Radio Host Neal Boortz Compares Obama to Child Molester

Zaid Jilani, ThinkProgress. September 14, 2009.

Boortz used his Twitter account this morning to compare the President's visit to Wall Street to "sending a child molester to speak to a kindergarten class."

Meet the Man Who Is Taking On Glenn Beck

Staff, The Young Turks. August 25, 2009.

ColorofChange.org's James Rucker talks about the campaign that has been stripping Beck of advertisers one by one.

Facebook Group Highlighting Michael Savage/Rockstar Connection Censored

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. June 11, 2009.

Facebook took down a group publicizing the link between Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink.

AlterNet Takes on Shock Jock Michael Savage and Gets Threatened With a Lawsuit

Don Hazen, Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. June 10, 2009.

When we helped publicize the link between bilious talk show host Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink, we got a letter from their lawyers.

Despicable: Bill O'Reilly Continues to Attack the Late George Tiller, Referring to Him as 'Dr. Killer'

Matt Corley, ThinkProgress. June 3, 2009.

Oâ€™Reilly is not "backpedaling" from his incendiary attacks on Tiller.

Is Porn That Depicts the Subjugation of Hispanic Women Tied to the Rise of Hate Crimes Against Latinos?

Alisa Valdes, Alisa Valdes Diary. May 9, 2009.

Lou Dobbs cheers on anti-Latino backlash, while pornography provides the context for the dangerous stereotypes.

Freed Pirate Hostage Slams Rush Limbaugh for 'Evil' 'Hate Speech'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. April 25, 2009.

"The president did the right thing ... It's a war.... It's about good versus evil. And what you said is evil. It's hate speech. I won't tolerate it."

Hate Filled Crazies Get Out-Protested in Oregon

General JC Christian, Jesus' General. November 27, 2008.

"God Hates You" signs countered with "Jesus Loves Everyone" signs. "Fags are Beasts" countered with "Fags are Sexy Beasts."

Shock Jock Michael Savage's Big Gay Apocalypse

Eli, Firedoglake. November 26, 2008.

I have this theory that Michael Savage's primary purpose in life is to make Rush Limbaugh look tolerant and sane.

Stephen Baldwin Is a Liar and an Ass

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake. November 21, 2008.

The only downside of the presidential election: Stephen Baldwin will not be leaving the country as promised if Obama won.

John McCain Sows the Seeds of Hatred

Rory O'Connor, RoryOConnor.org. October 14, 2008.

John McCain: You're better than that! Stop the hate speech before it's too late.

Bipartisan Concern About the Dangers of McPalinâ€™s Hate-Mongering

Emptywheel, Firedoglake. October 10, 2008.

"I accuse you of deliberately feeding the most unhinged elements of our society the red meat of hate ..."

Is the McCain Campaign Behind the Hate Speech at Rallies?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. October 8, 2008.

"It is obviously with tacit approval; and quite probably on the campaign's specific instructions."

Biden: Palin Must Condemn Supporters' Hateful Obama Attacks

Nico Pitney, Huffington Post. October 8, 2008.

Joe Biden lashed out at Sarah Palin on Wednesday, calling her recent rhetoric "ugly" and "mildly dangerous."

Savage Attacks Progressive Film Company for Telling the Truth

ZP Heller, Brave New Films. October 3, 2008.

The notoriously hate-filled shock jock Michael Savage managed to get YouTube to shut down Brave New Films account.

Man Who Sent Death Threat to La Raza Sentenced

Kety Esquivel, Huffington Post. October 2, 2008.

Christopher Michael Szaz was sentenced to 45 days in federal prison.

Bill Moyers: Rage on the Radio, the Shock Jocks Rory O'Connor Has Warned Us About

ZP Heller, Bill Moyers Journal. September 14, 2008.

Watch just how damaging right-wing hate speech can be.

Hate Politics Leads to Violence: Tennessee Shooter Attacked Liberals

David Neiwert, Firedoglake. July 28, 2008.

James David Adkisson attacked a church, killing two people and wounding seven more, all because of it's liberal views.

Shock Jocks Watch: Savage Gets Dropped in Cleveland

Satyam, ThinkProgress. July 25, 2008.

"[Michael Savage] is a knucklehead, and I want to get rid of him."

Shock Jock Savage Spews Hate at Autistic Kids; Are His Enablers Ready to Abandon Ship?

Rory O'Connor, AlterNet. July 25, 2008.

1 in 150 kids have some form of autism. Saying that it's all just a racket to make money is beneath contempt.