On AlterNet: hate

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

Can Science Vanquish the Small-Mindedness and Bigotry of Social Conservatism?

Michael Lind, Salon. May 23, 2012.

Social conservatives are fighting a losing battle — not against a global secular humanist conspiracy, but against the pill, the car, and the Internet.

Dharun Ravi, Tyler Clementi and the Hard Work of Truly Stopping Bullies

Rinku Sen, ColorLines. March 25, 2012.

A young immigrant man was convicted of bullying his gay roommate--who then committed suicide. But has justice been done?

Leader's Suicide Reveals Frightening, Violent, Organized Misogyny Movement

Arthur Goldwag, SPLC Intelligence Report. March 20, 2012.

The suicide brought attention to an underworld of misogynists whose furies include the family court system, domestic violence laws and false rape accusations.

The Anti-Government 'Patriot' Movement Is Exploding in Size and Reach

Mark Potok, SPLC Intelligence Report. March 20, 2012.

Hate groups of all kinds are climbing in numbers, but the swelling of the Patriot movement since late 2008 has been astounding.

Tonight: Tune into PBS for a Powerful Story About Stopping Hate Crimes in Your Community

Frank Joyce, AlterNet. September 20, 2011.

"Light in the Darkness" documents how people turn expressions of hate into a positive event. Real tales of good offsetting evil. On PBS stations at 10 PM. Tune in!

10 of America's Most Dangerous Hatemongers

Robert Steinback, SPLC Intelligence Report. July 21, 2011.

Meet the firebrands stirring up anger and hate against the 0.6% of Americans who are Muslim.

A Recent History of Violent Right-Wing Extremism: Neo-Nazis and Other White Supremacists Are Most Dangerous

David Holthouse, Media Matters for America. March 11, 2011.

Since 9/11, right-wing extremists including neo-Nazis and other white supremacists have been involved in 63 domestic terror plots.

Gays Remain the Minority Most Targeted by Hate Crimes

Mark Potok, SPLC Intelligence Report. December 31, 2010.

The religious anti-gay right has been knocked back on its heels by gay rights advances. But its hardest core angrily presses on.

How to Fight Hate When It Shows Up in Your Community

Don Hazen, AlterNet. April 6, 2010.

Political and social dynamics have created a volatile environment for dangerous expressions of hate across America. Here's how to fight back.

U.S. Still Fighting the Same Old Battles Over Race, Identity

Mike Lux, Huffington Post. September 25, 2009.

When I hear Joe Wilson scream "You lie" at this president when he is talking about health care for all, I wonder how our values got so distorted.

The Appalling Use of Children as Messengers of Hate and Fascism

Linda Milazzo, AlterNet. August 25, 2009.

Photos emerge of kids wearing stickers with the word fascism below an image on Obama depicted as the Joker -- why bring children into the deceit?

Rachel Maddow Slams Dick Armey for Stirring Up Hate in Town Halls

Staff, MSNBC. August 17, 2009.

On Sunday's Meet the Press, Rachel Maddow took on Dick Armey for his role in the violent town hall protests.

Armed Radical 'Minutemen' Kill Father and 9-Year-Old Daughter in Anti-Immigrant Hate

Sally Kohn, Center for Community Change. June 18, 2009.

Right-wing hate groups are hijacking America's economic distress to push their lethal agendas.

Slate's Horrifying Headline Dishonors Dr. Tiller

Jill Filipovic, Feministe. June 2, 2009.

"Is it Wrong to Murder an Abortionist?" What the hell, Slate?

The California Supreme Court Upheld Prop. 8, So Now What Do We Do?

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 27, 2009.

Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling was a big disappointment, but there's no time to mourn: We must turn this anger into momentum.

Young and Gay in the Bible Belt: 'My Mom Came at Me With a Butcher Knife!'

Bernadette C. Barton, AlterNet. April 15, 2009.

For many Bible Belt gays, "home" is not a haven from the outside world. Home may be more dangerous than the streets.

Iraqis Execute Six Gay Men in Past 10 Days

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. April 5, 2009.

Three bullet-riddled bodies of gay individuals have been identified in Sadr City.

New Face of the GOP? Candidate Hates Blacks, Jews, Catholics, Gays and Lesbians, Immigrants, Muslims, etc.

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. March 31, 2009.

Nobody is spared Pulido's wrath.

This Is What the Class War Looks Like

David Sirota, Open Left. March 24, 2009.

There is an incredible amount of hate out there right now - and the most intense of it is coming from those at the top.

Jon Stewart Calls Out Sean Hannity

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. January 30, 2009.

Sean Hannity goads imbalanced viewers to call in to the Hate Hannity Hotline to make up for the show's lack of Alan Colmes.

Much Ado About Prop 8, El Coyote and the LA Times

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake. December 15, 2008.

A response to influential Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez's piece about Marjorie Christoffersen of El Coyote.

Report: Fox Bosses Despise and Loathe Bill O'Reilly

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. November 29, 2008.

They are, of course, willing to tolerate him for ratings.

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."

El Coyote: An LA Restaurant Gets Negative Attention Because of Prop 8

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake. November 13, 2008.

Mormon manager's faith overrides "love" for customers and workers.

Giuliani's Nasty Robocall for McCain

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. October 22, 2008.

Lies and distortion from NYC's former mayor left on answering machines in battleground states.