White nationalism is a political ideology that mainstreams racist conspiracy theories

White nationalism is a political ideology that allows white nationalists to depict a world in which Black and brown people are endangering the livelihoods, social norms and morals of white people. The blatant use of conspiracy theories for political gain reflects the open embrace of white nationalism in not only the United States but also throughout Sweden, France, Italy and other parts of the world, writes Sara Kamali, Professor, University of California San Diego.

By Sara Kamali

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American support for conspiracy theories and armed rebellion isn’t new

American support for conspiracy theories and armed rebellion isn’t new – we just didn’t believe it before the Capitol insurrection. Conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election and the strange alternate universe of QAnon helped drive the attack, which has prompted concerns about further domestic upheaval.

By Amanda J. Crawford

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