"In August of 2017, a group of torch-bearing white nationalists marched in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the 'Unite the Right' rally. Confronted by hundreds of counter-protesters, the gathering soon turned violent, resulting in the death of a young woman. The Charlottesville riots vaulted the presence of white nationalists to national attention. However, the white nationalist movement has been a growing force in American culture for decades. The articles in this book speak to the origins, beliefs, and growing cultural impact of white nationalists on politics, civic life, and media. Features such as media literacy terms and questions deepen readers' understanding of the reporting styles and devices used to cover the topic"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index. Includes glossaries. At head of title: The New York Times.

Chapter 1: White nationalists and their beliefs -- White supremacists extend their reach through websites / by Michael Wines and Stephanie Saul -- 'White nationalism,' explained / by Amanda Taub -- What white nationalism gets right about American history / by R. Derek Black -- Rhodesia's dead--but white supremacists have given it new life online / by John Ismay -- The housewives of white supremacy / by Annie Kelly -- Why white supremacists are chugging milk (and why geneticists are alarmed) / by Amy Harmon -- Geneticists criticize use of science by white nationalists to justify 'racial purity' / by Amy Harmon -- Why the announcement of a looming white minority makes demographers nervous / by Sabrina Tavernise - Chapter 2: The tools of white nationalism -- After neo-Nazi posting, police in Whitefish, Mont., step up patrols / by Christine Hauser -- Attack on alt-right leader has Internet asking: is it O.K. to punch a Nazi? / by Liam Stack -- University of Florida braces for Richard Spencer / by Anemona Hartocollis -- White nationalist Richard Spencer is barred from speaking at a federal building / by Noah Weiland -- The far right has a new digital safe space / by Amanda Hess -- On Gab, an extremist-friendly site, Pittsburgh shooting suspect aired his hatred in full / by Kevin Roose -- White supremacists are increasingly using public banners / by Maggie Astor -- White supremacists' use of campus propaganda is soaring, report finds / by Julia Jacobs -- Some readers say 'white nationalist' normalizes the Charlottesville protesters / by the New York Times -- NPR is criticized after white nationalist ranks the races by intelligence on air / by Daniel Victor -- Why Squirrel Hill is a target for white supremacists / by Andre Perry - Chapter 3: Profiles of white nationalists -- Dylann Roof, suspect in Charleston shooting, flew the flags of white power / by Frances Robles, Jason Horowitz and Shaila Dewan -- Christopher Cantwell, white nationalist in vice video, braces for charges / by Matt Stevens -- 'The Daily' transcript: interview with former white nationalist Derek Black / by the New York Times -- Renouncing hate: what happens when a white nationalist repents / by Wes Enzinna -- A voice of hate in America's heartland / by Richard Fausset -- I interviewed a white nationalist and fascist. What was I left with? / by Richard Fausset -- Readers accuse us of normalizing a Nazi sympathizer; we respond / by Marc Lacey - Chapter 4: White nationalism and politics -- White nationalists celebrate 'an awakening' after Donald Trump's victory / by Alan Rappeport and Noah Weiland -- Alt-right gathering exults in Trump election with Nazi-era salute / by Joseph Goldstein -- Trump gives white supremacists an unequivocal boost / by Glenn Thrush and Maggie Haberman -- The state of the (white nationalist) union / by Kashana Cauley -- White nationalists love Corey Stewart. He keeps them close. / by Danny Hakim and Stephanie Saul -- Trump's potent toxicity / by Charles M. Blow -- Standing 'against white supremacy,' G.O.P. campaign chief rebukes Steve King / by Catie Edmondson -- Far-right Internet groups listen for Trump's approval, and often hear it / by Kevin Roose and Ali Winston - Chapter 5: Charlottesville -- White nationalists march on University of Virginia / by Hawes Spencer and Sheryl Gay Stolberg -- Man charged after white nationalist rally in Charlottesville ends in deadly violence / by Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Brian M. Rosenthal -- Far-right groups surge into national view in Charlottesville / by Richard Fausset and Alan Feuer -- What Trump got wrong on Charlottesville / by Erick-Woods Erickson -- Far right plans its next moves with a new energy / by Alan Feuer -- Before 'Unite the Right' rally, Trump does not condemn supremacists / by Noah Weiland -- Rally by white nationalists was over almost before it began / by Richard Fausset -- A year after Charlottesville, disarray in the white supremacist movement / by Richard Fausset, Serge F. Kovaleski and Alan Feuer -- Jury recommends life in prison for James Fields in fatal Charlottesville attack / by Julia Jacobs.