The recent mosque shootings in Christchurch New Zealand have put white supremacy and nationalism back in the news. Join us as we discuss what role President Trump has, if any, in the rise of white supremacists groups and is "nationalism" a bad thing? Also, what is the connection between nationalism and racism? Caitlin and Shelley have very different perspectives.
References (links may only work on www.redmombluemom.com):
- New Zealand attacks offer evidence of web of supremacist extremism (Washington Post, 3/15/19)
- Does anyone doubt that Donald Trump inspired the New Zealand massacre? (Salon, 3/15/19)
- Europe and Nationalism - A Country by County Guide (BBC 9/10/2018)
- Nationwide Anti-Mosque Activity (ACLU, March 2019)
- Hate Groups Reach Record High (SPLC, 2/19/2019)
- List of Killings by White Supremacists (Slate 2017)
- Hate groups hit 20 year high (USA Today)
- Comments from Australian senator (The Hill)
- Transcript of Trump's remarks on Charlottesville (Politico, August 2017)
- Understanding the SPLC's definition of 'hate' (Current Affairs, March 2019)