A recent neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, drew national attention—but it was just one of dozens that increasingly-emboldened white power groups have held this year.

Summary

Neo-Nazi demonstrations in the U.S. are surging, with 34 rallies reported in 2024 across 16 states, up from 4 in 2021.

Groups like Blood Tribe and Hate Club 1488 increasingly use Nazi imagery and target immigrants, shifting from prior focus on drag shows and Pride events.

These extremists exploit Trump-era rhetoric and GOP anti-immigrant campaigns to normalize their ideas and recruit.

Ohio and Tennessee have become hotspots, with groups holding armed rallies and stoking fear in liberal cities.

Experts warn this rising visibility risks mainstreaming hate and escalating domestic terror threats.

  • Zier@fedia.io
    251·
    11 days ago

    It would be a real shame if someone accidentally dumped neon magenta pink food dye on them.

      • alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml
        223·
        11 days ago

        It’s good when we do it. It’s bad when fascists do it.

        These attempts to humiliate often just lend more power to the victims anyway.

        Nah, nazis depend on the appearance of strength, publicly humiliating them is very effective.

      • Zier@fedia.io
        16·
        11 days ago

        Which is why I wrote food dye. The point is to stain them with a scarlet letter, not blind or kill them.

      • Seleni@lemmy.world
        1·
        11 days ago

        If there’s one thing these assholes cannot stand, it’s being made fun of. They are desperate to be taken seriously.

        Just ask Mel Brooks if you don’t believe me.