On July 4, as Americans were gearing up to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, unsettling images surfaced on phones and televisions. A gathering of hundreds of masked individuals took to the streets of Washington. Their march featured flag-bearing and chants of “Reclaim America!” Upon closer inspection, logos on their matching baseball caps identified them as members of the Patriot Front, a white nationalist organization.
This occurrence highlights a growing issue in the U.S. Nearly 1 in 7 white men under 30 show support for white nationalism. Such support cannot be fully attributed to partisanship. This suggests other factors influence these young individuals.
The Conversation is a nonprofit news platform where researchers and scientists offer factual analysis to help readers understand complex issues. Authors Patrick Egan, James Bisbee, and Joshua A. Tucker contribute to the discussion around this troubling trend.
Leave a Reply