SPLC Reports Surge in U.S. Hate, Extremist Groups in 2024

Recent reports from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) highlight a persistent and evolving landscape of hate and extremist groups in the U.S. While the number of white nationalist groups has decreased since 2018, male supremacist groups have risen, reflecting shifts in the political climate. The SPLC's 2024 report details how hard-right movements have embedded themselves into mainstream politics, using tactics such as disinformation and intimidation to target vulnerable communities and undermine democratic institutions. Anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become focal points for white supremacist rhetoric, with some prominent figures labeling DEI as harmful despite lacking factual basis. This growing extremism manifests in coordinated efforts to destabilize communities, including threats and misinformation campaigns aimed at election officials and minority groups. These developments underscore concerns about the normalization of hate and the need for vigilance to protect inclusive democracy.