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Conspiracy Theories Dominate Far-Right Discussion of JT Ready’s Death

Yesterday, Neo-Nazi J.T. Ready killed 5 people including himself in a mass shooting in Gilbert, Arizona. Police this morning confirmed yesterday’s reports, stating, “The evidence to this point, which will still be verified, is leading us to believe Jason Ready … Continued

Neo-Nazi J.T. Ready Dead in Suspected Quadruple Murder-Suicide

Former neo-Nazi J.T. Ready died earlier today in a suspected quadruple murder-suicide today in Arizona. The Arizona Republic is reporting that Ready was the shooter, killing 4 others including a child before turning the gun on himself. The Republic wrote: … Continued

Politics

Candidates Tied to White Nationalism Gain Ground in 2010 Elections

With 96 members as of 2010, the House Immigration Reform Caucus (IRC) was founded by Tom Tancredo, a xenophobic politician from Colorado who passed the reigns to Brian Bilbray of California, another politician fiercely hostile to immigrants, after an ill-fated … Continued

Politics

The Second Amendment Lobby and Far-Right Activism

By Brian Schultz In an earlier article I noted a critical strain in the NRA’s rhetoric, one lamenting a pending crisis in the United States and recruiting with horrifying hypothetical scenarios. It’s not about typical 2nd Amendment, right-to-own types of arguments; … Continued

Politics

Armed Neo-Nazis Hunt Immigrants in Arizona Desert

The climate of fear in Arizona’s desert has just reached new levels. Stephen Lemons’ piece in yesterday’s Phoenix New Times clearly illustrates this as he documents his trip with J.T. Ready -a neo-Nazi and border vigilante. As previously reported by … Continued

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Cross-Post: The Rio Rico Shootings, J.T. Ready, and Neo-Nazis in the Desert

Stephen Lemons of Feathered Bastard, provides more details on the recent desert shootings, including information on neo-Nazis who are “patrolling” Pinal County. This is the county where two men were murdered by unknown assailants the day after the anti-immigrant rally … Continued

Immigration

Arizona Sen. Russell Pearce Embraces Role As Outspoken Bigot

Here’s the downside to being the enthusiastic spokesperson of an abhorrent law: people start paying close attention to you. Such is the case with Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce. Turns out his involvement in passing racist law S.B. 1070 isn’t … Continued

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Neo-Nazis Antagonize Marchers Protesting SB 1070 in Phoenix

This past Saturday, well over 50,000 people attended a rally in Phoenix, Arizona to protest the racist S.B. 1070 bill signed by Arizona governor Jan Brewer in April. People from all across the country traveled to Phoenix and braved the … Continued