The Paradox of Purpose and Its Relationship to Extremism
What happens when achieving your purpose comes at the expense of someone else?
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White Supremacy
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How to Thwart Right-Wing Terrorism
Three distinct psychological predispositions combine to produce terrorists. And one appears to be on the rise among the extreme right.
The Voices Behind the Protests in Laguna Beach
At Sunday's anti-immigration rally, counter-protestors greatly outnumbered the America First! protestors. Here's what both sides had to say.
What We Can Learn From People Who Have Left White Supremacy Groups
Pacific Standard spoke with a sociologist who has interviewed dozens of former members of the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazi groups, Christian Identity sects, and other white-ethnicity hate groups.
No, California’s ACLU Chapters Are Not Breaking Ranks
The three California chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union appear to be taking a hardline stance on white supremacist protestors, but it's still unclear what that will mean for future rallies.
Did Google and GoDaddy Set a Dangerous Precedent by Dropping a Neo-Nazi Website?
A digital civil liberties lawyer weighs in.
Why It’s Important to Name the Nazis
Through hateful words and violent action, the white-supremacist marchers have lost their right to privacy.
Trump Disbands Advisory Councils as CEOs Resign
The resignations followed the president's controversial comments about the violence Charlottesville, Virginia.
In Charlottesville, White Supremacy Emerges With Newfound Cohesion
A group that included many people who were college-educated or ex-military displayed effective planning. "White people are pretty good at getting organized," said one.
Trump Blames ‘Alt-Left’ for Violence in Charlottesville
The president told reporters gathered at Trump Tower that the alt-left was responsible for violence at this past weekend's protests.