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Hatewatch Headlines 9/14/2016

Pence’s refusal to say ‘deplorable’ pleases nationalists; Trump backer punches elderly woman; Militia threats shut down mosque meeting; and more.

Media Matters: White nationalists congratulate Mike Pence for refusing to say David Duke is ‘deplorable.’

Right Wing Watch: Radical anti-choice activist Troy Newman endorses Trump, citing his ‘commitments’ to movement.

Crooks and Liars: Feral Trump supporter punches a 69-year-old woman in the face for protesting candidate.

Talking Points Memo: Police arrest man they say hit protesters inside a Trump rally in North Carolina.

Washington Post: Kentucky’s governor warns that conservatives may have to turn to bloodshed if Clinton is elected.

Wonkette: David Duke says Hillary Clinton wants black men to kidnap you from Wal-Mart.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Local militia’s threats shut down attempt to hold meeting about mosque in Newton.

Post and Courier (Charleston, SC): Dylann Roof’s lawyers argue that death penalty should be tossed in massacre case.

WWJ-TV (Detroit): FBI investigating after KKK flyers threatening black people are distributed in Trenton.

Huffington Post: Alabama pastor Allen Joyner says people who don’t stand for the national anthem should be shot.

Inlander (Spokane, WA): Washington Rep. Matt Shea presents noted Oregon standoff figure with ‘Patriot of the Year’ award.

Raw Story: Iowa football team busted for messages wishing gay classmate would commit suicide.

BuzzFeed: The underground neo-Nazi promo campaign that’s behind Adult Swim’s alt-right comedy show.

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