Hate crimes in the U.S. have been rising for years and white supremacist organizations represent by far the biggest domestic terror threat, according to the FBI and organizations who track the activities of organizations espousing hate and violence. Watch the live panel discussion on the psychology of hate – and strategies that can combat it. Please see how to register>
Dave Mahoney To Lead Transition of Newly Created Dane County Department of Justice Reform
Former long-time Dane County Sheriff and UAH Honorary Board Member, Dave Mahoney, is returning to county employment to serve as director of Dane County’s new Department of Justice Reform, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. Please read the article at Wheeler>
Hate Groups’ Political Influence Growing
The Southern Poverty Law Center who tracks over 1200 hate groups across the USA said that while the overall number of hate and anti-government groups tracked by the SPLC has remained relatively steady in recent years, trends and tactics have changed over time, according to the organization’s annual audit. And some groups identified by the organization, which has long analyzed U.S. extremism, gained influence among a segment of elected Republicans. Read the article here>