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Hatewatch Headlines 1/13/2016

‘Common law judge’ shows up in Oregon; Trump’s white-supremacist backers explain thinking; Indiana proceeds with anti-LGBT slate; and more.

Raw Story: Colorado man appoints himself ‘common law judge’ for Bundy militants’ bogus court against local officials.

Mediaite: Oregon militiamen are not amused that people are sending them prank gifts.

Right Wing Watch: Fox News sheriff urges feds to back down in Oregon standoff to prevent ‘armed conflict.’

Tampa Bay Times: In Florida, the armed militias have formed, but they’re ‘waiting for a cause’ before they act.

TPM Muckraker: Meet the white supremacists who see Donald Trump as the ‘great white hope.’

WFAA-TV (Dallas, TX): 15-year armed standoff in Texas ends quietly when prosecutors drop charges.

Talking Points Memo: White nationalist PAC plans new wave of pro-Trump robocalls.

Think Progress: Indiana lawmakers have a funny way of making their state more LGBT-friendly.

Topeka Capital-Journal (KS): Westboro Baptist Church counter-protesters who flew flags found guilty of picketing church.

Raw Story: Virginia GOP bill would require schools to verify children’s genitals before they can use restrooms.

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