How the ‘Replacement’ Theory Went Mainstream on the Political Right

How the ‘Replacement’ Theory Went Mainstream on the Political Right

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 13, 2017 : The President of United States of America Donald Trump at the Elysee Palace for an extended interview with the French President. (Shutterstock) By Domenico Montanaro, NPR Following the shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., focus has been trained on the “replacement” theory, also known as “white replacement” theory. That’s because […]

Despite Evidence, Rep. Stefanik Denies Role in Mainstreaming “Invasion” and “Great Replacement” Conspiracy Theories

Despite Evidence, Rep. Stefanik Denies Role in Mainstreaming “Invasion” and “Great Replacement” Conspiracy Theories

Washington, DC – Following the white supremacist killings in Buffalo, we highlighted how the gunman’s online manifesto included Great Replacement Theory and “invasion” language that echoed those of Republican candidates and elected officials, and called them out for helping to mainstream these vile conspiracies. Others in the media made similar connections, including a Washington Post article specifically calling out the […]

White Supremacy, With a Tan

White Supremacy, With a Tan

By John Blake, CNN (CNN) – Cutting taxes for the rich helps the poor. There is no such thing as a Republican or a Democratic judge. Climate change is a hoax. Some political myths refuse to die despite all evidence the contrary. Here’s another: When White people are no longer a majority, racism will fade […]

To Dismantle White Supremacy, We Need to Fix Our Judiciary

To Dismantle White Supremacy, We Need to Fix Our Judiciary

A protester at the March for Justice for Breonna Taylor holds a sign that says, “End the pandemic of white supremacy” – Washington, DC, USA – September 23, 2020 By Lena Zwarensteyn The past four years of the Trump administration — and the white supremacy that fueled it to power — have tested many of us. And on January […]