Another botched execution to illustrate the majesty of the State of Tennessee and the resplendence of its justice system.

Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Still Alive After Attempts to Execute Her, Lawyers Say (Gift Article)

Christa Pike, who was convicted of murdering a classmate in 1995, was set to be executed by lethal injection. Officials had gone ahead with the execution after a temporary court-ordered pause.

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NEW: Eight years after the Tree of Life shooting, survivors and advocates gathered to confront extremism and build practical paths toward tolerance. My latest at ConfrontTheHate.com.

More great reporting from @philinvestigates.com

SPECIAL REPORT: How a Neo-Nazi Publisher Exploited Target, Amazon, and Books-A-Million

Following an inquiry by ConfrontTheHate.com, Target quickly removed an extremist publisher's catalog—while Amazon and Books-A-Million keep titles active for now.

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Three national retailers—Target, Amazon, and Books-A-Million—have hosted dozens of titles from Antelope Hill Publishing, an entity designated by hate-group monitors as a primary distributor of racist and antisemitic books. 1/ www.confrontthehate.com/p/exclusive-...

SPECIAL REPORT: How a Neo-Nazi Publisher Exploited Target, Amazon, and Books-A-Million

Following an inquiry by ConfrontTheHate.com, Target quickly removed an extremist publisher's catalog—while Amazon and Books-A-Million keep titles active for now.

confrontthehate.com

Three national retailers—Target, Amazon, and Books-A-Million—have hosted dozens of titles from Antelope Hill Publishing, an entity designated by hate-group monitors as a primary distributor of racist and antisemitic books. 1/ www.confrontthehate.com/p/exclusive-...

SPECIAL REPORT: How a Neo-Nazi Publisher Exploited Target, Amazon, and Books-A-Million

Following an inquiry by ConfrontTheHate.com, Target quickly removed an extremist publisher's catalog—while Amazon and Books-A-Million keep titles active for now.

confrontthehate.com

“Our voucher school will absolutely make sure your child is learning. No, we don’t need to take the same test as your local public school to prove it to you.”

No one does better journalism than @philinvestigates.com. Not even close! @scottstedman.bsky.social @jamiepeppard.bsky.social

In Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, the footer of GOP candidate Charlie Hatcher’s website less than a month ago proclaimed that he was “pro-Trump.” Now, he’s just Charlie Hatcher.

While CNN, MSNOW, and Politico are being locked out of the White House, who is being let in? My latest post examines the outlet with documented ties to white nationalist figures—and what this shift means for government accountability. Read the full breakdown below.

As CNN, MS NOW, Politico Booted, White Nationalist Outlet Snags White House Press Slot 1/

I stopped engaging with critics of the "White House Press Corps" because life is hard enough but if you're going to do so, you should know who now makes up the White House Press Corp. Also: Phil Williams is a treasure.

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While CNN, MSNOW, and Politico are being locked out of the White House, who is being let in? My latest post examines the outlet with documented ties to white nationalist figures—and what this shift means for government accountability. Read the full breakdown below.

Knoxville's Compass follows up on my "Confront the Hate" reporting about the far-right Young Republican group that I linked to a racist, antisemitic, misogynistic, Christian nationalist account on X. 1/

While CNN, MSNOW, and Politico are being locked out of the White House, who is being let in? My latest post examines the outlet with documented ties to white nationalist figures—and what this shift means for government accountability. Read the full breakdown below.

Don’t Have the Right Blood? You’re Not a Real American, Far-Right Influencer Argues

White House correspondents, D.C. bureau chiefs, and media execs: The German government expelled Dorothy Thompson from the country in August 1934. She's remembered and respected today for her important coverage and analysis over the next decade of the German regime. Be like Dorothy Thompson.

Brad Onishi’s American Caesar is an essential companion to Gil Duran’s Nerd Reich. (More below)

Don’t Have the Right Blood? You’re Not a Real American, Far-Right Influencer Argues

Far-right influencer C.Jay Engel helped popularize the term “Heritage American.” Now, he’s pushing the discredited theory of “blood memory.” 1/

Join @bradleyonishi.bsky.social and myself tonight for a great conversation about his new book, American Caesar.

Nashville, let’s get it. See you next month!

Thanks to the incredible work of attorney Paul McAdoo and the @rcfp.org, we may soon have more insight into the now-abandoned FBI investigation of Tenn. Congressman Andy Ogles. www.rcfp.org/ogles-search...

TN news outlet wins court battle for records about seizure of Rep. Andy Ogles’s cell phone

A Reporters Committee attorney helped NewsChannel 5 successfully challenge the sealing of search warrants concerning a sitting congressman.

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Chuds: Ackshully, it's not fascism... Peter Thiel guru Curtis Yarvin:

William Wolfe thinks his interpretation of Jesus' teachings is "winning."

Phil Williams@philinvestigates.com · 2w ago

Southern Baptist Activist Asks: ‘Who Would Jesus Deport?’ His Answer: ‘Everyone’ How a leading SBC figure reimagines Christian compassion—and what it says about America’s largest Protestant denomination www.confrontthehate.com/p/southern-b...

Mark your calendars! I’m looking forward to this conversation with @bradleyonishi.bsky.social! open.substack.com/live-stream/...

Southern Baptist Activist Asks: ‘Who Would Jesus Deport?’ His Answer: ‘Everyone’ How a leading SBC figure reimagines Christian compassion—and what it says about America’s largest Protestant denomination www.confrontthehate.com/p/southern-b...

Southern Baptist Activist Asks: ‘Who Would Jesus Deport?’ His Answer: ‘Everyone’

How a leading SBC figure reimagines Christian compassion—and what it says about America’s largest Protestant denomination

confrontthehate.com

Just me and another journo parent in the school group chat racing each other to say that no, London hasn't got much more dangerous. *Hannah is typing...* My thumbs speed up, desperate to be first with the news.

Hellava story!!!

Christopher Mathias@letsgomathias.bsky.social · 2w ago

NEW: @talkingpointsmemo.com can reveal GOP nominee for Florida legislature: -marched at deadly Charlottesville Nazi rally w/ white supremacist group's flag -has *many* white supremacist donors -appears to advocate lynching He is expected to win Nov. election talkingpointsmemo.com/news/florida...

28 minutes. Yes, a must watch.

Phil Williams@philinvestigates.com · 3w ago

A must watch! Activist @shannonrwatts.bsky.social on misogynistic GOP congressional candidate Brandon Herrera, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and the hate we ignore! Please watch, then tell me what you think! www.confrontthehate.com/p/shannon-wa...

Activist @shannonrwatts.bsky.social on the vile misogyny of Brandon Herrera - and the support he's getting from House Speaker Mike Johnson.

A must watch! Activist @shannonrwatts.bsky.social on misogynistic GOP congressional candidate Brandon Herrera, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and the hate we ignore! Please watch, then tell me what you think! www.confrontthehate.com/p/shannon-wa...

Shannon Watts on Brandon Herrera, Mike Johnson, and the Hate We Ignore

Gun safety activist Shannon Watts speaks out on gendered harassment, political toxicity, and why female voters hold the key to breaking the fever.

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