Hatewatch Headlines 12/15/2015
Trump’s brings conspiracy theories to the mainstream; ‘III Percenters’ begin targeting Muslims; Sandy Hook ‘truthers’ make life hell for parents; and more.
Right Wing Watch: Donald Trump picks fellow conspiracy theorist Wayne Allyn Root to emcee Nevada rally.
Washington Post: Thanks to Trump, far-right conspiracy theories are now part of the mainstream conversation.
Associated Press: Antigovernment ‘III Percenters,’ known for armed resistance to government, turn their focus to Muslims.
Talking Points Memo: United Nations officials say they’re ‘sickened’ by public hatred against Muslims following terrorist acts.
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN): Minnesota man being sought on charges he threw firebomb through window of Somali restaurant.
Raw Story: Confederate flag-waving Maryland man faces charges after conducting harassment campaign against black neighbor.
Think Progress: Oregon is the latest target of the right-wing campaign to do away with national forests.
Queerty: Meet the ill-informed SeaWorld employee who wants to head the ‘gays for Trump’ movement.
Vice: Taking on the Sandy Hook ‘truthers,’ who accuse bereaved parents of perpetrating a hoax.
