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More from Charlottesville violence: white supremacist Unite the Right rally leads to state of emergency in Virginia

Politics
Descendants of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis are fine with moving Confederate statuesDescendants of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis are fine with moving Confederate statues
Politics

“Maybe it’s appropriate to have them in museums.”

By Carly Sitrin
Politics
Almost half of Americans want Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue to stayAlmost half of Americans want Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue to stay
Politics

48 percent of Americans polled either strongly or somewhat disapprove of the removal of the statue.

By Kelly Swanson
Politics
The huge problem with Trump comparing Robert E. Lee to George WashingtonThe huge problem with Trump comparing Robert E. Lee to George Washington
Politics

We celebrate the good things the founders did. Confederates didn’t do anything good.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Poll: 67% of Republicans agree with how Trump handled CharlottesvillePoll: 67% of Republicans agree with how Trump handled Charlottesville
Politics

But most Americans disagree with Trump’s response.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Steve Bannon just gave his own Scaramucci-style unsolicited interview, and it’s a doozySteve Bannon just gave his own Scaramucci-style unsolicited interview, and it’s a doozy
Politics

It’s not as profane, but it’s still wild.

By Dylan Matthews
World Politics
US military chiefs: no room for racists and bigots in the servicesUS military chiefs: no room for racists and bigots in the services
World Politics

Leadership.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Why Trump’s Charlottesville crisis is shocking but not surprisingWhy Trump’s Charlottesville crisis is shocking but not surprising
Politics

Trump has been saying racist things for a long time — and it’s never caused him a real loss.

By Zeeshan Aleem
World Politics
This expert on political violence thinks Trump is making neo-Nazi attacks more likelyThis expert on political violence thinks Trump is making neo-Nazi attacks more likely
World Politics

“Total moral collapse.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Richard Spencer had speeches scheduled at 2 colleges, and they’ve both uninvited himRichard Spencer had speeches scheduled at 2 colleges, and they’ve both uninvited him
Politics

After Charlottesville, universities are arguing that white nationalists pose a safety threat.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
It sure looks like Trump’s Charlottesville talking points came straight from Fox NewsIt sure looks like Trump’s Charlottesville talking points came straight from Fox News
Politics

A video compares what Trump said to what Fox News said.

By German Lopez
Politics
So many CEOs resigned from Trump’s manufacturing council that he just disbanded itSo many CEOs resigned from Trump’s manufacturing council that he just disbanded it
Politics

Trump’s response to the Charlottesville white nationalism march caused many business leaders to resign in protest.

By Alvin Chang
Culture
Neo-Nazi site Daily Stormer resurfaces with Russian domain following Google and GoDaddy bansNeo-Nazi site Daily Stormer resurfaces with Russian domain following Google and GoDaddy bans
Culture

The notorious site bounced around various domains and the dark web before landing on a .ru domain.

By Aja Romano
Technology
PayPal and GoFundMe are the latest websites to take a stand against the far rightPayPal and GoFundMe are the latest websites to take a stand against the far right
Technology

Both companies are citing their terms of use as justification for account termination.

By Abbey White
Politics
Presidents George Bush and G.W. Bush issue joint statement condemning racism and anti-SemitismPresidents George Bush and G.W. Bush issue joint statement condemning racism and anti-Semitism
Politics

“America must always reject racial bigotry, anti-Semitism, and hatred in all its forms.”

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Why you see swastikas in America but not GermanyWhy you see swastikas in America but not Germany
World Politics

It has a lot to do with our different views on free speech — and our different relationship to our histories.

By Sarah Wildman
Politics
Trump’s idea that jobs will solve racism is just wrongTrump’s idea that jobs will solve racism is just wrong
Politics

It might help a bit. But the problem runs much deeper.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Baltimore removed all 4 of its Confederate statues overnightBaltimore removed all 4 of its Confederate statues overnight
The Big Idea
Why this happened in Charlottesville, my hometownWhy this happened in Charlottesville, my hometown
The Big Idea

The city can look like a blue bubble, but it’s full of conflicts and contradictions.

By Nicole Hemmer
Politics
Vice’s documentary on Charlottesville is really worth watchingVice’s documentary on Charlottesville is really worth watching
Politics

It shows the white supremacist protesters for what they really are.

By German Lopez
The Big Idea
National revulsion over the Charlottesville march shows why we shouldn’t ban hate speechNational revulsion over the Charlottesville march shows why we shouldn’t ban hate speech
The Big Idea

Neo-Nazis have been denied the chance to claim their views are suppressed. Americans are rendering their verdict.

By Robert C. Post
Politics
GOP lawmakers react to Trump: “very fine people” don’t participate in rallies with racist chantsGOP lawmakers react to Trump: “very fine people” don’t participate in rallies with racist chants
Politics

“I don’t understand what’s so hard about this.“

By Tara Golshan
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White supremacists and neo-Nazis are praising Trump’s “honest” Charlottesville commentsWhite supremacists and neo-Nazis are praising Trump’s “honest” Charlottesville comments
archives

David Duke, Richard Spencer, and others are tweeting their praise for Trump’s latest statements on the “Unite the Right” rally violence.

By Abbey White
Politics
5 revealing moments from Trump’s latest Charlottesville comments5 revealing moments from Trump’s latest Charlottesville comments
Politics

From defending the alt-right to plugging his winery.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Full transcript: Donald Trump’s press conference defending the Charlottesville rallyFull transcript: Donald Trump’s press conference defending the Charlottesville rally
Politics

Yes, he really said all of that.

By Libby Nelson and Kelly Swanson
Politics
Donald Trump is offering comfort to racists and extremistsDonald Trump is offering comfort to racists and extremists
Politics

His unscripted Charlottesville comments showed where his sympathies truly lie.

By Dara Lind