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Bigots on Bikes: The Growing Links Between White Supremacists and Biker Gangs

December 13, 2011 Comments off
Source:  Anti-Defamation League

Key Findings

  • Growing connections. In recent years, there have been growing connections between outlaw motorcycle gangs and white supremacists. Increased connections between the two movements can expand their respective recruiting pools and lead to increased criminal activity, from hate crimes to organized crime.
  • Cultural overlaps. Overlaps between the outlaw biker subculture and the white supremacist subculture make it easier for members of both movements to interact with each other and facilitate the forming of connections between them. these overlaps include similar symbols and language, as well as shared practices.
  • Increasing crossover. Cross-membership is becoming increasingly common—racist bikers may be attracted to white supremacy, while some white supremacists may be attracted to the mystique and power of motorcycle gangs. Sometimes outlaw motorcycle gangs and white supremacist groups may even cooperate or associate with each other on a group level; these include both social and criminal connections.
  • New white supremacist biker groups. Finally, in recent years a number of explicitly white supremacist biker gangs have emerged across the country. though small in membership, they represent a disturbing new trend that may pose even more problems should their numbers grow.
Categories: Anti-Defamation League, bigotry, crime, motor vehicles, race

2010 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents

October 6, 2011 Comments off

2010 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents
Source: Anti-Defamation League

The Anti-Defamation League’s annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents recorded 1,239 anti-Semitic incidents across the United States in 2010, which represents a 2.3% increase over 2009.

These included:

  • 22 physical assaults on Jewish individuals;
  • 900 cases of anti-Semitic harassment, threats and events;
  • 317 cases of anti-Semitic vandalism.

This slight increase in incidents shows that anti-Semitism in the U.S. remains unacceptably high. From assaults to online hate content, from vandalism to harassment, the U.S. is far from immune to the world’s oldest hatred. Taken together with the fact that anti-Semitism routinely appears in online environments, the 2010 ADL Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents demonstrates that anti-Semitism is a serious, persistent and ingrained phenomena in America.

The 2010 Audit comprises incidents from 45 states and the District of Columbia, including official crime statistics as well as information provided to ADL’s regional offices by victims, law enforcement offices and community leaders and members.

Categories: Anti-Defamation League, bigotry, religion and spirituality

A Timeline of U.S. Terror Cases

May 11, 2011 Comments off

A Timeline of U.S. Terror Cases (PDF)
Source: Anti-Defamation League

Americans motivated by radical interpretations of Islam constitute a growing and increasingly dangerous domestic terror threat. Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, more than 180 Americans have been charged for their roles in various bomb plots and conspiracies in the U.S., as well as for providing material support to Islamic terrorist groups. At least six other Americans have been charged overseas with similar terror-related offenses.
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The following is a timeline of criminal proceedings related to the terror activities of American Muslim extremists and other Americans involved in activities with terrorist organizations whose ideologies are rooted in radical interpretations of Islam. In addition to planning terrorist plots, Americans have also been convicted of raising funds and providing material goods to foreign terrorist organizations, including Hamas, Hezbollah and Al Qaeda.

Categories: Anti-Defamation League, government and politics, legal and law enforcement, national security, religion and spirituality, terrorism
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