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Hatewatch Headlines 5/11/2017

Sharp increase in anti-Muslim incidents; West Virginia high court rules anti-LGBT assaults not hate crimes; Jones calls for Trump to indict Hillary; and more.

Los Angeles Times: Anti-Muslim incidents rose 57% last year, according to a new report.

Slate: West Virginia Supreme Court rules that anti-LGBT assaults do not qualify as hate crimes.

Media Matters: Alex Jones calls for Trump to ‘move quickly’ after Comey firing to indict Hillary Clinton.

Mother Jones: The rise and fall of a violent anti-racist group offers a glimpse into a an underground world poised to rise again.

Right Wing Watch: Montana congressional candidate says protecting LGBT Americans is bad for business.

AlterNet: Documents reveal Bradley Foundation’s plan for spreading far-right-wing ideology state by state.

The Daily Beast: Fox News White House reporter mass-deletes tweets, including alt-right conspiracy theories.

Oregonian: Woman cajoled, intimidated by Portland store employees after complaining about Confederate flags on display.

The Ledger (Lakeland, FL): Leader of Polk sovereign citizen group who faced armed kidnapping charges takes plea.

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