Brendan O’Connor

Brendan O’Connor is the author of Blood Red Lines: How Nativism Fuels the Right.

A Preview of What’s to Come

A Preview of What’s to Come A Preview of What’s to Come

It won’t be long before Trump’s supporters take matters into their own hands once again.

Jan 7, 2021 / Brendan O’Connor

Anders Breivik

White Supremacy Is Bigger Than 8Chan White Supremacy Is Bigger Than 8Chan

Blaming the Internet alone for racist mass shootings is a naive delusion. 

Mar 15, 2019 / Brendan O’Connor

Jack O'Keefe Project Veritas

How Conspiracy Theories Unite the International Far Right How Conspiracy Theories Unite the International Far Right

At a recent gathering in St. Louis, paranoia, xenophobia, and racism gave far-right activists from around the world a common cause.  

Sep 21, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor

Davos For Fascists

Davos For Fascists Davos For Fascists

At The Gateway Pundit’s far-right confab, Western chauvinism is the only idea that matters.

Sep 17, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor

Unite the Right 2 Counter Protestor

The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines

This year’s Unite the Right rally was a flop, but participants could still rely on the cops.

Aug 13, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor

Portland Far Right Rally

An Afternoon With Portland’s ‘Multiracial’ Far Right An Afternoon With Portland’s ‘Multiracial’ Far Right

To broaden their appeal, some right-wing groups are ditching overt racism for their version of diversity.

Aug 6, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor

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