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For many Americans, the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing was a first glimpse into the secret and violent world of the militia movement. But this movement has a long and varied history in the United States and abroad. In this book, the author traces the evolution of militias and analyzes their connection to the larger Patriot movement and extremist rightwing politics and religion. Sonder also explores the events that served as the catalysts for the rise of the present-day militia movement: Ruby Ridge, Waco, and Oklahoma City. Equally important to the issue are the various hate groups, and the author details the web of conspiracy theories woven by such organizations as the Ku Klux Klan, The Order, Aryan Nations, and Christian Identity. Also included are discussion of those individuals and groups that are striving to keep militias and their hate politics in check.
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