Rep. Haaland (D): Antifa Are ‘Peaceful Protesters’ Trying To ‘Safeguard Their City’

Antifa violently assaulted a journalist earlier this summer

Graham Piro
August 18, 2019 10:15 AM

Democratic Rep. Debra Haaland (N.M.) called Antifa a group of "peaceful protesters" that is "working to safeguard their city from domestic terrorism" during an appearance on CNN Saturday.

Federal Grand Jury Charges Ohio Man With Hate Crimes for Actions During Charlottesville Rally

Jeffrey Cimmino
June 27, 2018 3:17 PM

A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted James Alex Fields, Jr. on thirty counts, accusing him of committing a hate crime that led to the death of a woman during the "Unite the Right Rally" last August in Charlottesville, Virginia amongst other crimes.

Judge Orders City of Charlottesville to Remove Tarps From Confederate Statues

Cameron Cawthorne
February 28, 2018 9:03 AM

A Virginia judge declared on Tuesday that the black tarps covering two Confederate statues in Charlottesville, Virginia should be removed in the next 15 days.

Virginia Dems Attempt to Link Gillespie, Trump to Hate of White Nationalists in Charlottesville

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam holds a thumbs up during a campaign event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center October 19, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Northam is running against Republican Ed Gillespie to be the next governor of Virginia. / Getty Images

Cameron Cawthorne
October 25, 2017 11:01 AM

Virginia Democrats on Tuesday released a new mailer ad attempting to link Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie and President Donald Trump to multiple white nationalist rallies that have been held in Charlottesville, Va. in recent months.

The Removal of Confederate Monuments Costs Taxpayers Hundreds of Thousands

Removal of one Texas monument cost taxpayers around $400,000

Barricades surround the Confederate monument in front of the Hernando County Courthouse to keep possible protesters away from the statue in the midst of a national controversy over whether Confederate symbols should be removed from public display on August 19, 2017 in Brooksville, Florida. The issue is at the heart of a debate about race in America and a recent protest in Charlottesville, VA turned deadly as white-supremacists clashed with counter-demonstrators over a confederate statue. / Getty Images

Cameron Cawthorne
October 6, 2017 12:38 PM

The removal of Confederate monuments from their municipalities is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in U.S. cities.

Trump Signs Resolution Condemning White Supremacy, Charlottesville Violence

Paul Crookston
September 15, 2017 10:32 AM

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a congressional joint resolution condemning last month's violence in Charlottesville, Va., and white supremacy in general.

Democratic Missouri State Senator Censured, Not Expelled Following Assassination Post

Charles Russell
September 14, 2017 3:23 PM

Missouri State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D.) has been censured by the state government after she posted in the wake of the Charlottesville, Va. violence, "I hope Trump is Assassinated!" on Facebook.

ESPN: SportsCenter Anchor’s Tweets Calling Trump a White Supremacist Were ‘Inappropriate’

David Rutz
September 12, 2017 5:11 PM

ESPN said in a statement Tuesday that "SportsCenter" host Jemele Hill's tweets calling President Donald Trump a white supremacist were not representative of the network.

Clinton Touts the ‘Bravery of Citizens Like Heather Heyer’ While Promoting Book Tour

Paul Crookston
September 8, 2017 2:59 PM

Hillary Clinton offered her thoughts on the death of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, Va., as part of a recent promotional email for her book tour.

Congregation Reacts: Robert E. Lee Descendant Resigns From Pastorate Following VMA Appearance

Robert Lee IV with Heather Heyer's Mother, Susan Bro at the 2017 VMA Awards / Getty Images

Cameron Cawthorne
September 5, 2017 2:07 PM

A descendent of Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee resigned as pastor of his church this week following his appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards, and subsequent concern expressed by congregation members.