Challenging Mainstream Media Narratives on Right-wing Extremism
Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM CDT • L100 H
Amanda Marcotte, David Neiwert, Sarah Posner, Adele Stan, Jesse Taylor, David Holthouse
Domestic terrorism and right-wing extremism are on the rise again, but the mainstream media is too fearful of a conservative backlash to discuss it honestly. How can progressive activists hold them accountable? We'll break down different kinds of right-wing violence and extremism and talk about strategies to keep the public educated on the real facts.