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'Deep, Dark Conspiracy Theories' Hound Some Civil Servants In Trump Era

Former Ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson's nomination for a top Pentagon job was withdrawn following smear attacks published on alt-right websites loyal to Trump. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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National Security

'Deep, Dark Conspiracy Theories' Hound Some Civil Servants In Trump Era

Some pro-Trump news outlets are singling out federal employees and accusing them of trying to sabotage the president. The targets have often worked for decades in government outside of the spotlight.

'Deep, Dark Conspiracy Theories' Hound Some Civil Servants In Trump Era

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A Former Neo-Nazi Explains Why Hate Drew Him In — And How He Got Out

"It brings back a lot of shame," Christian Picciolini says of his time fronting a white power punk band. He has since disavowed the white supremacist movement and works to help others disengage from it too. Dennis Sevilla/Hachette Book Group hide caption

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A Former Neo-Nazi Explains Why Hate Drew Him In — And How He Got Out

Fresh Air

Christian Picciolini spent eight years as a member of a violent, white power skinhead group. He eventually withdrew and co-founded a nonprofit to help extremists disengage.

A Former Neo-Nazi Explains Why Hate Drew Him In — And How He Got Out

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What Pepe The Frog's Death Can Teach Us About The Internet

Andrew Knight holds a sign of Pepe the frog, an alt-right icon, during a rally in Berkeley, Calif., on April 27. Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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All Tech Considered

What Pepe The Frog's Death Can Teach Us About The Internet

His creator killed the frog in a comic strip, after the character spent much of 2016 tied to the alt-right. Pepe's sad tale is a modern parable of how awful the Internet can be.

What Pepe The Frog's Death Can Teach Us About The Internet

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Anti-Defamation League Official: Racist Incidents 'A Wake-Up Call'

People protest the appointment of white nationalist alt-right media mogul, former Breitbart News head Steve Bannon, to be chief strategist of the White House by President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 16, near City Hall in Los Angeles, Calif.MCNEW/AFP/Getty Images) David McNew/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Anti-Defamation League Official: Racist Incidents 'A Wake-Up Call'

The rise in hate crimes and in the prominence of white nationalist groups since Donald Trump's election highlight the need for concerned people to stand up and fight, says Deborah Lauter of the ADL.

Anti-Defamation League Official: Racist Incidents 'A Wake-Up Call'

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Politics

Breitbart Editor: Trump Strategist Bannon Is Conservative 'National Hero'

Former Breitbart News CEO Steve Bannon called the organization "the platform for the alt-right." Steve Inskeep talks to Breitbart senior editor-at-large Joel Pollak for his take on Bannon.

Breitbart Editor: Trump Strategist Bannon Is Conservative 'National Hero'

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Ex-Breitbart Executive Brings Alt-Right Ties To The White House

Steve Bannon, the Trump campaign's CEO and the former executive chairman of Breitbart News, will serve as chief strategist and senior counselor in the Trump White House. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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Analysis

Ex-Breitbart Executive Brings Alt-Right Ties To The White House

Critics from the left and the right have charged that Donald Trump has invited a modern face of racism into the White House by naming Breitbart chief Steve Bannon to be his chief strategist.

Ex-Breitbart Executive Brings Alt-Right Ties To The White House

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What You Need To Know About The Alt-Right Movement

Breitbart's Milo Yiannopoulos, a self-proclaimed leader of the movement, co-wrote a manifesto of sorts about what the alt-right believes. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

What You Need To Know About The Alt-Right Movement

Hillary Clinton blasted Donald Trump for aligning with the "alt-right." But what exactly is the movement?

What You Need To Know About The Alt-Right Movement

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