Last Sept. 20, the eyes of America turned to Jena, La., where more than 20,000 people had gathered to protest what they saw as racism in the disparate criminal treatment accorded black and white students at a local high school.
The number of hate groups operating in America rose again last year, capping a 48% increase since 2000
Animated by the ugly rhetoric of the nativist movement, the number of hate groups in America grew 5% last year to a total of 888. The increase translated into a 48% jump in hate groups since the year 2000 and was accompanied by reports of rising violence.
The FBI's alleged use of an informant who regularly suggested killing his enemies comes under fire as reckless endangerment
