Hatewatch Headlines 6/17/2016
Terrorism comes under House panel review; Rebel flag rises again, thanks to Trump; Lone-wolf terrorism and the Orlando shootings; and more.
Washington Post: House Dems examine right-wing domestic terrorism, hit GOP for not combating ‘growing threat.’
Politico: How the Confederate flag rose again – and is helping Donald Trump.
Salon: Donald Trump, the conspiracy candidate, continues to support Alex Jones and his insane smears of Obama.
Talking Points Memo: Gun-toting, Bundy-defending Nevada GOPer Michele Fiore loses her congressional race.
Jezebel: Two San Diego Marines under investigation for allegedly threatening to attack gay bars.
AM New York: Elliot Morales sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2013 hate-crime murder of gay man in Greenwich Village.
Roll Call: Georgia congressman reads Bible verse calling homosexuals ‘worthy of death’ before key vote.
The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC): Lone-wolf terrorism remains almost impossible for police to stop.
Media Matters: Fox News’ Megyn Kelly invites Brigitte Gabriel, leader of anti-Muslim hate group, on air to discuss Orlando tragedy.
The Hill: Don’t let an act of homophobia become an excuse for Islamophobia.
USA Today: Is there a psychology of hate we need to understand better to prevent acts like the Orlando massacre?
Fusion: Orlando, race, and the meaning of terror.
