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Nazi Homeschooling Network Under Investigation

February 1st, 2023

The state of Ohio is investigating a Nazi homeschooling network with thousands of members, which uses homeschooling to teach hate to their kids. Shockingly, religious freedom laws might mean this is legal. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 27 Comments »

Your In-Depth Guide to the Kanye West and Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Controversy

November 3rd, 2022

A billionaire music mogul has seen the empire he spent 20 years building crumble in a matter of weeks following the intense controversy over his public promotion of antisemitic views. What's going on with Kanye West? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 60 Comments »

Texas Pastor Says Gays Should Be Executed

June 3rd, 2022

A Texas pastor is catching heat for his particularly fiery comments regarding Pride. At a town hall meeting, he actually suggested that gays be executed. So... we take it we won't see you at the Pride parade, pastor? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 239 Comments »

Jewish Teens Celebrating Hanukkah Attacked in Viral Video

December 4th, 2021

A disturbing video shows men attacking and making obscene gestures towards a bus full of Jewish teens who were celebrating Hanukkah in the streets of London. Even more disturbing, attacks like this are on the rise. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 38 Comments »

Nazis on Parade: Holocaust-themed Festival in Spain Causes Global Outrage

February 27th, 2020

A Holocaust-themed parade in Spain is drawing global criticism for its vulgar use of Nazi imagery, including dancing Nazis and floats decorated like crematoriums. Even if meant satirically, are images like that harmful? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 28 Comments »

The "OK" Hand Gesture Listed as a Hate Symbol

October 7th, 2019

Last week the Anti-Defamation League added the 'OK' hand gesture to its list of hate symbols. How did a symbol that means 'all is well' come to be an emblem of white supremacy? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 130 Comments »

Trump Tweets Linked to Rise in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes

July 23rd, 2018

Researchers have discovered a link between President Trump's tweets criticizing Islam and a corresponding rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes. Trump’s message has struck a chord with many Americans who believe that Islam poses a grave threat to the Western world. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 300 Comments »

Whatever Happened to the Westboro Baptist Church?

July 23rd, 2018

When's the last time you heard from the church of "God Hates Fags"? It’s probably been a while, and there’s a good reason for that. Everyone’s favorite extremist hate-mongers have been relatively dormant in recent years. So what happened? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 56 Comments »

Video: Coffee Shop Refuses to Serve Man After He Berates Muslim Woman Wearing Niqab

May 21st, 2018

A viral video shows a man insulting a Muslim woman wearing a niqab in a California coffee shop. The incident sparked an intense debate over the merits of Islamic face coverings. Some argue they are oppressive and should be outlawed in public, but others insist this would be a mistake. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 71 Comments »

‘Punish a Muslim Day’ Letters Send Panic Through U.K.

March 15th, 2018

Copies of an anonymous letter declaring April 3 “Punish a Muslim Day” have generated waves of anxiety in Muslim communities throughout the United Kingdom. The letters even include a table awarding point values for specific acts of violence against Muslims: 25 points for pulling off a woman’s head scarf, 500 for killing a Muslim person, and 1,000 for bombing a mosque. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 17 Comments »