Topic: Hate and Extremist Groups

Greek parliament sworn in and dissolved as caretakers take over

The parliament couldn't form a government; a 16-member caretaker cabinet will guide the country to new elections next month.

Greece's Golden Dawn Party a scary development for Europe

 Most Greeks are probably not very happy to have witnessed the  far-right Golden Dawn party take as much of the Greek electorate as they did this weekend. But despite the party's relatively low polling numbers, the rise of the anti-immigration, nationalistic party is troubling news.

France and Greece elections: Threat to Eurozone recovery?

The elections in France and Greece won't bode well for economic recovery in Europe, according to Karlsson. 

French president-elect Hollande promises 'kinder, gentler austerity' (+video)

As leader of Europe's No. 2 economy, French President-elect François Hollande has the power to challenge German Chancellor Angela Merkel's austerity doctrine. 

J.T. Ready: portrait of enigmatic vigilante at center of Arizona rampage

J.T. Ready, an anti-immigration icon of the extreme right who apparently killed himself and four others Wednesday, sympathized with movements ranging from neo-Nazism to Occupy Wall Street.

White supremacist behind murders-suicide in Arizona, police say

Four people died Wednesday at the hand of Jason 'J.T.' Ready, one of the most visible white supremacists in the US, who then killed himself, police in Gilbert, Ariz., say. Those who track neo-Nazi groups cite a culture of violence, including domestic violence.

In Malaysia, a May Day pay raise, but no victory for democratic reformers

The protesters of the Malaysia's Bersih democracy reform movement appear to have pushed Malaysia into announcing its first ever minimum wage. Electoral reform is something else again.

Will the far right be the kingmaker in France's presidential election? (+video)

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen captured 18 percent of the vote yesterday. How her supporters vote in the runoff could be the deciding factor between President Sarkozy and Francois Hollande.

Tarek Mehanna: Punishing Muslims for free speech only helps Al Qaeda

Tarek Mehanna’s political speech was controversial and offensive. But the prosecution did not show that he was willing to actually engage in violence. Terrorists win hearts and minds when the US government prosecutes Muslims in America with little regard for the Constitution.

Why French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is attracting youth

Marine Le Pen polls third across the entire electorate, but second among 18- to 22-year-olds, largely because they see her tough stance on immigration as the answer to their employment struggles. 

'Drop Dead Healthy': 8 of A.J. Jacob's unusual get-fit regimens

From a working at a treadmill desk to practicing extreme chewing, here are 8 strategies A.J. Jacobs tried as part of his quest for perfect fitness.

Hutaree militia acquitted of plot to foment revolution

The Hutaree militia wanted to start a war on the US government, federal officials argued. But a judge said the lack of any clear plans shows it was protected speech, not a criminal plot. 

French Muslims hold breath as France takes stock

France's presidential campaign had already tilted anti-foreign, anti-Islam. Muslims worry about what will follow revelation that a Muslim was responsible for Jewish school shootings.

French confounded by motivation in Jewish school shooting, earlier killings (+video)

Police linked today's shooting at a French Jewish school to two earlier shootings, both of ethnic minorities. Some French are drawing comparisons to the 1999 Columbine High School killings.

Right-wing 'patriot' groups girding for actual class warfare, report says

The Southern Poverty Law Center says an 'explosive' growth in the number of antigovernment 'patriot' groups is tied to fears of economic cataclysm and civil war between rich and poor.

Beth Henley's 'The Jacksonian' takes the cast South

As Greece awaits bailout, southern Europe seethes

European governments are expected to sign off on a second bailout for Greece today. But conditions set on rescue money have fueled populist unrest in southern Europe.

Michigan's Hutaree militia: Band of gun enthusiasts or a threat to the US?

Members of the Hutaree militia were arrested in 2010 for allegedly planning 'war against the United States.' Their trial on 'seditious conspiracy' and other charges opened this week.

German magazine caves in battle to reprint Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'

A German magazine's bid to reprint excerpts of 'Mein Kampf' to promote a discussion of the past was blocked by a long-standing German ban on reprinting or selling the text.

Are Germans ready for a republishing of 'Mein Kampf'?

A German magazine's plan to print excerpts from 'Mein Kampf' has prompted fury and legal threats.

Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Change Agents

They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.

Ban Germany's right-wing NPD? Neo-Nazi revelations spark debate.

Neo-Nazi enclaves like Jamel, Germany, are closed to foreigners and minorities – and supportive of the hard-right NPD party. Last week, 74 percent of Germans said the NPD should be banned.

Germany's regional disparities fuel neo-Nazi culture

During a train trip across Germany, a Monitor correspondent noted regional differences that make neo-Nazi culture appealing in the east and alien in the west. A murder last week exposed the existence neo-Nazi cells in the country.

Instant forgiveness?

A Christian Science perspective.

How does White House plan to fight US extremism? Locally.

The same kind of community mobilization and intervention that have successfully reduced gang-related crimes can work to address domestic extremism, the White House says.