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Jean Hardisty inclusive political system in which deci- more deserving than mothers who receive sion-making is broad-based and the mem- welfare or children with physical disabili- Introduction1 bers’ needs are met. Historically the Right ties. Government does more than simply ight-wing leaders often appropriate has promoted the former version of democ- represent and carry out the will of the vot- Rprogressive themes by calling for rule racy and progressives the latter. In its most ing public; its role extends to helping peo- by “the people,” equal opportunity, and narrow definition, democracy simply offers ple to strive for better lives.4 Social justice “equality” feminism. Their rhetoric has citizens the right to vote. Unfortunately, activists consistently work to push U.S. convinced many voters that the Right offers political commentators, the State Depart- society to reach this democratic potential a more fair and direct form of democratic ment and school textbooks use this narrow by efforts to expand rights and protections representation than that offered by liberals definition widely. for everyone—not just the privileged— and progressives.2 But an accurate analysis Despite the United States’ blatant short- demanding that government uphold the of the Right’s agenda reveals that, while it comings—from institutional racism to individual liberties guaranteed in the Bill embraces the rhetoric of democracy, it pro- systematic government violations of civil lib- of Rights, and fighting for a meaningful motes a constricted, shrunken version of erties—certain characteristics are now social safety net. democracy. This version resembles how widely accepted in the consciousness of While the Right (including the New the United States was governed before the much of the U.S. public as constituting “our Right, the Christian Right, and the secu- New Deal reforms of the 1930s and 1940s. system of democracy.” These characteristics lar right wing of the Republican Party) By defining democracy in its narrowest include: the right to vote and have that vote opposes every assumption and program sense, the contemporary Right claims the counted; the right to hold and express indi- promoted by liberals and progressives, it mantle of democracy, even though, since the vidual opinions; an independent judiciary; supports “democracy”—the most rosy, election of Ronald Reagan in 1980, its and freedom of religion. Each characteris- popular view of U.S. democracy. This ver- campaigns, policies, and initiatives have tic has seldom been a reality. Nevertheless, sion of democracy is a matter of form rather attacked democratic principles and under- they remain the popular image of U.S. than substance. That is, so long as the vote mined democratic practices. democracy. Progressives often appeal to is in place and representative political bod- Progressives have a gut-level under- each of these standards in order to defend ies are present, it is acceptable for elites to standing that the Right is antidemocratic, individual rights and liberties from gov- dominate decision-making and for gross so when we fight the Right’s agenda, we ernmental abuses.3 inequalities of power and wealth, lack of often say we are “defending democracy.” But But a truly inspiring vision of democracy mass participation, and inadequate pro- what exactly do we mean by that? And is a society that provides equal protection tection of minority groups to exist.5 what is the Right’s overarching vision, and under the law, equal access to economic how does that vision alter democracy as opportunities, and equal guarantee of indi- progressives define it? vidual rights. For those less able to compete IN THIS ISSUE for a good life, government provides a Commentary ...... 2 What is Democracy? social safety net, paid for by all the mem- Book Review ...... 13 emocracy has no single definition. It bers of the society. Full membership in Resources ...... 15 Dis a fluid concept that can describe a society is open to all. There is no “fence” political system in which very few hold around the society to legitimize those within Eyes Right ...... 26 power and each person is responsible for his and allow them to forget and ignore those Eye Lashes ...... 26 or her own welfare, or a more egalitarian and outside. White male property owners are not

THE PUBLIC EYE 1 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye From the Editor ThePublicEye Editor Nikhil Aziz, Ph.D. he United States celebrated the victory of “democracy” with the fall of the Berlin Printing Red Sun Press Twall in 1989. The “evil empire” of godless communism had been defeated. Some Mailing academics even went so far as to declare that “democracy” was now so obviously supe- Walnut Street Center rior as a system of organizing society that we have reached “the end of history.” But the PRA promotion of “democracy,” whether abroad or at home, has only occasionally challenged POLITICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES existing economic, social, and political inequalities within the United States and Board of Directors Joseph Agne between the industrialized nations and the Third World. Too often the “democracy” that Miguel Bustos Michael Chapman is promoted is in fact polyarchy—a system in which, as one critic argues, the ruling class Jean Entine Jean V. Hardisty, Ph.D. holds power, and mass participation is limited to selecting leaders in elections that are Michael Kozu administered by competing elites. Vivien Labaton Mohan Sikka As progressives in the US we are justly concerned with the erosion of democracy. Faith Smith Paul Watanabe Here in the United States, Jean Hardisty argues, the Right is firmly behind the limita- Loretta Williams, Ph.D. Lucy A. Williams tion and contraction of democracy, even as it cloaks its discourse and agenda in a demo- Staff cratic garb. A combination of institutional racism, corporate financial influence, the Nikhil Aziz, Ph.D., Research Analyst assault on civil rights and New Deal gains, and the reining in of the judiciary have Wendy Beauchamp, Information Specialist Chip Berlet, Senior Research Analyst effectively incarcerated the promise of democracy within the confines of polyarchy. Stephanie Clark, Office Manager Kate Cloud, Director Defending democracy at an immediate level means putting the brakes on the Right’s Richard Allen Jackson, Jr., Director of Development & Communications assault on democratic principles, practices, and policies, but for us as progressives it must Jean V. Hardisty, Ph.D., President go much further. We need to be proactively engaged in deepening and broadening Mitra Rastegar, Researcher democracy; we must work from the very local and even personal levels, by building Advisory Board Rita Arditti John Roberts democratic family and community structures, to the global level, by building a Ann Baker Mab Segrest Donna Bivens Alice Senturia transnational democratic order that reverses the current march of global exploitation. Sara Diamond, Ph.D. Holly Sklar Fred Goff Barbara Simon These are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are fundamentally interconnected. Mean- Beni Ivey Urvashi Vaid ingful democratic structures and relations at any one level cannot exist without the same Maya Miller Lucius Walker Suzanne Pharr Leah Wise at all others. For this, we need to build coalitions embedded in the foundations of human Skipp Porteous The Public Eye is published by Political Research rights and dignity across lines of race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, religion, and Associates. Subscriptions are $29.00 for individuals and non-profit organizations, $39.00 for other age—within the United States and beyond. organizations, $19.00 for students and low-income individuals. Outside U.S., Canada, and Mexico, add $9.00 for surface delivery or $14.00 for air mail. Please make checks payable to Political Research Associates, 1310 Broadway, Suite 201, Somerville, Massachusetts 02144-1731. 617.666.5300 fax: 617.666.6622 PRA is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. All Nikhil Aziz donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. © Political Research Associates, 2001. Website: www.publiceye.org All rights reserved. ISSN 0275-9322 ISSUE 37

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The Right, using this version of democ- Right of the 1930s and 1940s—the Old a drumbeat of demands for expanded rights, racy, declares its ideology and agenda to be Right. Its principal weapon was the accu- as they mobilized to bring more people “for the average working person.” The sation that an expanded government was “inside the fence” of democracy, and leave Right’s leaders use rhetoric such as “return- socialistic and that liberal government pro- fewer and fewer people disenfranchised, ing power to the people” or “taking our grams were the work of “domestic com- marginalized, and “outside the fence.” In the country back” to emphasize their “demo- munists.” But, despite the Right’s attacks, 1960s and 1970s, many people’s expecta- cratic” credentials. FDR was re-elected three times, finally tions of their government were perhaps But this is a dodge that intentionally dying in office. higher even than during the New Deal. misleads the public. Rightist leaders borrow The Old Right’s opposition to “govern- In the 1970s, the new leaders of the the language of an expansive, progressive ment interference” remained strong in the Right responded by abandoning the Old vision of democracy, while pursuing a con- 1950s, when the National Review magazine Right’s identity and fashioning a new style stricted and reactionary version of democ- played a leading role in critiquing govern- and a new name—the New Right.7 Con- racy. Only occasionally does a marginal tinuing its attack on the legitimacy of any figure such as Pat Buchanan confess his federal government program that addressed doubts about democracy and his suspicions social justice issues, the New Right dropped of “the people.”6 In the 1970s, new leaders the explicit promotion of racial bigotry. It attacked liberalism as a tax-and-spend What can People expect of the Right responded ideology that created inefficient govern- from Democracy today? ment programs that were causing, not he expansive view of democracy grew by abandoning the Old ameliorating, the country’s problems. Using Tin popularity during the 1960s and high-tech methods, simplistic language, 1970s, as activists pressed demands on the Right’s identity and and outrageous accusations, it demon- government for services, protections and strated its muscle by defeating six of seven relief in economic, social, and political fashioning a new style and sitting liberal Democratic senators in the areas. Many White voters, educated by the 1980 election. Under the protection of Civil Rights Movement, began to imagine a new name—the New Ronald Reagan, its charismatic standard- a more inclusive version of democracy in bearer, the New Right took control of the which members of the society were not Right.…the New Right Republican Party while simultaneously placed “outside the fence” because of their courting conservative evangelical Christians race. Many people began to see de facto racial dropped the explicit with a program of “family values” and segregation, slum housing conditions, minimal government. unemployment, and widespread hunger promotion of racial and malnutrition as affronts to democracy. How the Right portrays itself All three branches of government—the bigotry. as Democratic Congress, the Executive branch, and the n the 1970s the New Right set out its Judiciary—responded to popular pressure Iideology with shameless clarity. Calling by taking some responsibility for the poverty ment programs. Wisconsin’s Republican itself a “revolutionary” movement, its lead- and the other forms of oppression in which Senator Joseph McCarthy promoted the ers declared that they were going to take the a large portion of people in this country lived. Old Right’s anti-communist paranoia with country back from the liberals, feminists, Precedent existed for government to his Senate Internal Security Committee and secular humanists who “controlled” the assist those living in poverty: President Hearings, creating a climate of fear and red- national agenda. In a book that could Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal of baiting that ruined hundreds of lives. But serve as the manifesto of the New Right, The the 1930s and 1940s. In many cases dur- the popular movements of the 1960s and New Right: We’re Ready to Lead!, Richard ing the Roosevelt Administrations, gov- 1970s, which mobilized large numbers of Viguerie states, “One of the biggest lies of ernment acknowledged such needs and people to exert demands on government, 20th century American politics is that lib- then a joint force of government, the non- lessened the Old Right’s effectiveness. Lib- erals care about people and conservatives profit sector, and occasionally business eral reformers who were elected to Congress don’t. This is a bum rap put on us by liber- tried to address them. The backlash was refined New Deal programs. The Civil als. I suggest it’s conservatives who, by their immediate and vicious. Roosevelt and his Rights and the Anti-Vietnam War Move- actions, show real love and compassion for New Deal policies came under sustained ments mounted serious challenges to the their fellow men.”8 The New Right repack- and sometimes vicious attacks from the status quo. Liberation movements generated aged the agenda of the Old Right, while

THE PUBLIC EYE 3 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye denying that the movement was racist. The ouflaged the movement’s actual class inter- appearance while it actually aims to shrink New Right’s leaders sought to leave behind ests. By pursuing strategies such as tax government’s ability to meet people’s needs. the Old Right’s tainted association with protests, citizen-initiated ballot referenda, A 1978 tax reduction ballot initiative, it the KKK, White Citizens’ Councils, neo- and deregulation, which appear to favor capped property tax rates and severely lim- nazi antisemites, and even the less racist John “average people” over elites, the Right has ited the state’s revenues. Its right-wing back- Birch Society, while simultaneously posi- cloaked itself in the mantle of populism. It ers promoted it as “direct democracy” (ballot tioning themselves well to the right of thereby claims to be more democratic than initiatives) challenging “runaway govern- traditional Republican conservatives.9 its liberal opposition. ment” (taxes for government programs). To become a mass-based social and No U.S. political movement has made political movement, however, the New greater use of the “populist” political options Right needed to attract a following outside of state-level ballot initiatives and referenda of the Republican Party. Republicans have …the Right benefits than has the contemporary Right. If ballot for decades had a reputation as the party of initiatives were indeed a populist means of White country club members and big from the fact that, in the passing legislation (implying a more direct business, but at various times it has suc- form of democratic expression), the Right cessfully painted itself as the party of “the American imagination, tax would have a legitimate claim. But ballot common man.” Two constituencies were initiatives are no more “pure” as an expres- available for the New Right’s recruitment: resistance is often tied to sion of public opinion than the average law voters who had supported the presidential passed by a state legislature or by Congress. candidacy of George Wallace, the White democratic self-governance. In both cases, interest groups line up to supremacist Democratic governor of influence the formulation of the proposed Alabama who is sometimes called the father It is associated with the law, to aggressively sell it to the voting pub- of the conservative movement, and con- lic, and to benefit from the outcome. Ref- servative Christian evangelicals and fun- Boston Tea Party’s defiance erenda are formulated by a small number damentalists across the country. of people who have the opportunity to In recruiting these new constituencies, of British “taxation without manipulate language to make their initia- the New Right’s leaders struck an aggres- tive look more broadly appealing than its sively populist tone, despite an agenda that representation” and captures actual content warrants. They use their served the interests of business and the political skill and connections to mobilize wealthy. As Chip Berlet and Matt Lyons popular approval because it the “initiative campaign industry”—money, describe in their book, Right-Wing the media, direct mail, negative advertising, Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort, is always presented as paid signature gathering, and PR firms— “…[T]he grievances of many to reach various like-minded groups and White middle- and working-class righteous indignation over individuals.11 All this is similar to the process people—both a legitimate sense of used by legislators. injury and angry scapegoating gen- “tax robbery” and the In the case of initiatives to limit taxes, the erated by the erosion of traditional Right benefits from the fact that, in the privileges—could be harnessed to misuse of public funds. American imagination, tax resistance is benefit wealthy elites and intensify often tied to democratic self-governance. disempowerment and inequality It is associated with the Boston Tea Party’s for millions of people.”10 defiance of British “taxation without rep- As is so often true of right-wing pop- The Realities of Right-wing resentation” and captures popular approval ulism, rhetoric about “the people” masks the Populism because it is always presented as righteous interests of the ruling class. The changes the Ballot Initiatives indignation over “tax robbery” and the Right pursued in the tax code throughout he New Right launched itself as a misuse of public funds. the 1980s and 1990s served the standard Tmovement with California’s Proposi- Howard Jarvis, the architect of Propo- Republican constituency of corporate lead- tion 13, an antitax crusade. Tax cutting as sition 13, presented his ballot initiative as ers, captains of finance, businessmen and an issue has had long political legs. It con- “a people’s movement.” Nothing could venture capitalists. But, by presenting them- tinues as a central plank in the Right’s sound more democratic. But the way the selves as anti-elite defenders of average agenda. Proposition 13 illustrates how the Right promoted Proposition 13 and its people, the leaders of the New Right cam- Right spins its activism to give it a populist effect are anything but democratic. Propo-

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open democracy, the Right aban- dons its populist rhetoric and digs in its heels. The most common and widely accepted critique of contemporary U.S. democracy is that money and “special interests” play too large a role in influencing elections and legislation. Volumes have been written about how money corrupts the “will of the people.” When it is to the Right’s advantage, such as when Al Gore engaged in ques- tionable fundraising policies dur- ing his Vice-Presidential tenure, the Right’s leadership is vocal in its criticism of the role of money in politics. When it comes to an actual solution, such as campaign finance reform, the Right is firmly opposed. Because the public is increas- ingly aware of the role of money in politics, it was heartening, but not surprising, that Senator John Reprinted with the kind permission of the artist. McCain (R-AZ) struck a popular chord when he centered his 2000 sition 13 and many similar initiatives in cation, lesbian and gay rights, affirmative presidential primary campaign on the theme other states have proved to be a power play action, and immigrant rights. Other right- of campaign finance reform. But McCain by the joint interests of small business, wing referenda, such as those that dimin- hit a brick wall of resistance from the large corporations and wealthy individuals. ish abortion rights and support the death Republican leadership, which rejected his Proposition 13 was built on widespread penalty, reflect long-standing right-wing message of campaign finance reform. This dissatisfaction in California in the mid- causes that violate individual rights. was not a new rejection. Led by the Party’s 1970s, when an unresponsive state legisla- Further, the Right often uses deception right wing, Republicans at the federal and ture seemed unwilling to counter a trend of to woo the voters to its initiatives. Slogans state level have effectively stonewalled on rising property taxes. Most journalists and such as “No Special Rights” used to promote the subject of campaign finance reform scholars who studied the success of Propo- antigay initiatives, or the use of “civil rights” for over 20 years and still oppose many of sition 13 concluded that it was an expres- in the title of referenda that overturn affir- the reforms suggested by its advocates. sion of popular will that was not mative action programs, or the message that Politicians in both parties have long underwritten by special interests.12 But in “English is the key to opportunity” to pro- accepted money and worked for the inter- his 1998 reassessment, Daniel A. Smith pre- mote propositions eliminating bilingual ests of the donors. Democrats and Repub- sents convincing evidence that the forces education all illustrate the Right’s co-opta- licans alike are beholden to individual and behind Proposition 13 were not grassroots tion of the language of equality in its cam- corporate donations to finance the cam- citizens, but right-wing “populist entre- paigns to undo gains minorities have made. paigns that allow them to stay in office or preneur” Howard Jarvis, the business com- Clearly, the Right’s use of deceptive rhetoric run for office. But the right wing of the munity, and real estate interests.13 violates the spirit of democracy, if not the Republican Party has resisted, and blocked, Proposition 13 is just one example of the letter of election laws. the reform of the system that makes politi- many state-level ballot initiatives that the cians dependent on private money, and, Right has sponsored in the last 20 years. Campaign Finance Reform thus, the resulting need for politicians to Right-wing referenda that specifically hen presented with an opportunity deliver favorable legislation to those who deprive minority group rights include ones Wto take political action that could make major donations. And, although that attack prisoners’ rights, bilingual edu- actually promote a more accountable and campaign finance reform alone will not

THE PUBLIC EYE 5 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye ensure an open democratic political system, der, sexual orientation, and disability. While their “right” to discriminate. For example, without it, those with money will certainly claiming to speak for “the people,” the the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and continue to exercise disproportionate power. Right’s leaders have for decades supported transgender people are unevenly protected Clearly the ability of business interests, full rights of some people and opposed full across the states, as are the rights of wel- corporations, and wealthy individuals to rights for others. An early example is the fare recipients and prisoners. When the obtain special government access and influ- New Right’s opposition to a guarantee of protection of the rights of unpopular ence is patently antidemocratic. Following equal legal, political, and economic rights groups is handed to the states, they are the Watergate scandal in the 1970s, Con- for women when it organized a vicious and likely to follow more conservative social gress passed a clean-elections law, the Fed- effective campaign against the ratification and political attitudes. eral Election Campaign Act, which covers of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). both candidates and political parties. It This anti-ERA position was characteristic The “Colorblind” Paradigm limits individual donations to $1,000 for of the Right’s historical opposition to many he New Right’s leadership crafted a any one candidate and provides matching other civil rights issues. Trationale for its “benign neglect” of civil funds for parties whose presidential candi- rights enforcement and its trust in the states dates received 5% of the popular vote in the to police civil rights enforcement. This previous election.14 rationale, adopted and promoted by the Rea- Because Republican and Democratic And, although campaign gan Administration, differed from the Old politicians at the federal level thwarted fur- Right’s White supremacist position and ther efforts in the 1980s, activists began to finance reform alone provided a new analysis of race in America. work for clean-elections laws at the state In books and speeches throughout the level. If a candidate consents to private will not ensure an open 1980s, the leaders and ideologues of the New fundraising restrictions, public funding of Right “embraced” the Civil Rights Move- campaign races is now available in Maine democratic political system, ment, claiming that, thanks to the Civil (1996), Vermont (1997), Arizona (1998) Rights Movement, legal segregation was and Massachusetts (1998), and activists without it, those with now overturned. This was in keeping with are pursuing this reform in 6 other states. a widespread acceptance among Whites Thus, campaign finance reform activists money will certainly that segregation’s time had passed and it have put the issue on the table for public should not be restored. Asserting that the debate and have raised the public’s aware- continue to exercise Civil Rights Movement had accomplished ness of the role of money in undermining its goals, the New Right opposed programs democratic principles and practices. But disproportionate power. developed in the course of that correction as campaign finance reform laws can be nul- irrelevant and, in most cases, unfair to White lified if the state legislature refuses to grant people in the present “post-civil rights” the funds to underwrite them, as it has in period in which there is “no longer racial dis- Massachusetts, or are voluntary, as is usu- States’ Rights crimination.” The only fair current policies, ally true. Even in their weak forms, nearly or decades, the Right has argued that the therefore, are “colorblind” ones that do not all Republicans and many Democrats have FConstitution supports “states’ rights”— unfairly discriminate against Whites. fought campaign finance reform laws at the idea that the federal government has very The Right’s claim that racial discrimi- every step. For instance, 38 of 50 Republi- limited authority vis-à-vis the states and that nation is a thing of the past serves as a sleight can Senators and 3 of 50 Democrats opposed most decisions should (constitutionally) of hand that masks its attack on civil rights. the campaign finance reform bill, which stay at the state level. The “states’ rights” slo- Republican rightists in the House and Sen- passed the Senate in early 2001 with a vote gan has an ignoble history. Southern politi- ate resisted the reauthorization of the 1964 of 59-41. cians widely used it as a code for “White Civil Rights Act by claiming that it was no rights,” opposing federal civil rights policies. longer needed. Similarly, rightists during Narrowing Rights for Some When the New Right realized it could cap- the Reagan Administration popularized the of “The People” italize on many White Americans’ impa- argument that affirmative action resulted t every step, the Right—both the Old tience with antiracist programs, it retained in the unfair treatment of Whites. Nathan ARight and the contemporary Right— the Old Right’s arguments and courted Glazer and other neoconservative rightists has opposed across the board democratic Southern Democrats into the Republican argued that, because affirmative action was guarantees of equal treatment for all, with- Party. “discriminatory,” it was contrary to the goals out regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gen- States’ rights allow states to preserve of the Civil Rights Movement.15 By claim-

THE PUBLIC EYE 6 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye ing that racial discrimination was a thing of doned its practice of entertaining charges have relied on a number of books to justify the past, Glazer turned the civil rights argu- of systemic discrimination. At the Equal cuts that shredded the poverty programs, ment for fairness and equality on its head— Employment Opportunity Commission, including: George Gilder’s Wealth and a common right-wing strategy. To this day, Chairman Clarence Thomas failed to pur- Poverty (1981); Charles Murray’s Losing the attack on affirmative action is mounted sue 1,700 complaints of race and gender dis- Ground (1984); Dinesh D’Souza’s The End on the basis of “colorblind fairness.”16 crimination and did not pursue class action of Racism (1995); and the late Richard suits. Reagan appointee Linda Chavez dra- Herrnstein and Charles Murray’s The Bell Opposing Civil Rights matically reversed the gains of the Civil Curve (1994). Funded by conservative ut the actions and non-actions of the Rights Commission, decreasing its pro- backers and aggressively marketed to con- BReagan Administration demonstrate a ductivity, and marching lockstep with Rea- servative audiences as scholarly research, far deeper anti-civil rights agenda. Reagan gan’s anti-civil rights agenda. these books received wide attention from was lukewarm to the idea of a Martin Luther The Right has used the “colorblind” the mainstream press. Gilder and Murray King, Jr. holiday; he signed a bill in 1983 rationale to justify a number of proactive developed the right-wing argument that only after much public pressure and two anti-civil rights initiatives. For example, the poverty programs do more harm than good major civil rights marches. Reagan’s for- Republican right wing has targeted civil in poor communities (read “communities eign policy initiatives on South Africa rights and antipoverty programs for anni- of color”) by fostering “dependency” and a reflected a soft approach to apartheid, pres- hilation. Often the Right calls the attack a sense of victimization. The Bell Curve made suring for “constructive engagement” instead “reform,” such as the Right’s “welfare the case for the far right message of White of economic sanctions. Even when a sanc- reform” campaign. In this case, the Right superiority. tions bill finally passed in 1986, he vetoed mobilized public anger against the expen- The success of these right-wing ideo- it, only to have Congress override his veto. diture of (White) taxpayer money to sup- logues is due not to their scholarship, which These are just some of the negative, port the poor by stereotyping welfare has been systematically discredited, but to stonewalling policies that the Reagan-era recipients as “welfare queens” who were the timeliness of their publications. Theirs New Right pursued in the area of civil described as lazy, sexually promiscuous, are politically expedient, not objectively rights. immoral, and cheating the taxpayers who researched, works that appeared when New Rightists filled the bureaucracy of fed them.17 Right-wing welfare opponents needed to support and justify the success- the Reagan Administration and gutted the nearly always depicted the stereotyped ful campaigns mounted by rightist Repub- federal government’s bastions of equal “welfare queen” as a Black woman, although licans and conservative Democrats to protection. Under the leadership of Assis- African American women were only 37% dismantle affirmative action, compensatory tant Attorney General William Bradford of welfare recipients.18 education and public welfare programs. Reynolds, the Civil Rights Division aban- Rightist Senators and Representatives Their analysis allows Whites to focus on lib- eral policies and on the poor themselves as the sources of social problems, rather than on racism, redlining, the relocation of jobs to the suburbs, or on substandard housing, poor educational facilities, and other insti- tutional causes of poverty.

Opposing Immigrant Rights n several other areas, the New Right and Ithe Reagan Administration attacked the civil rights gains of people of color while claiming not to be racist. The Right both spawned and supported a number of orga- nizations seeking to severely limit the rights of immigrants, 85% of whom are people of color. Using images of people of color as a code to communicate racist messages, these well-financed organizations have made progress in increasing anti-immigrant prej- udices by promoting scapegoating and Reprinted with the kind permission of the artist.

THE PUBLIC EYE 7 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye stereotyping of immigrants of color. Their cial language and have been successful in 26 These “majority-minority” districts made it messages include: immigrants are not assim- states. They have also opposed bilingual possible for 17 new Black representatives to ilating; they are often criminals; and they education for which California millionaire be elected to the U.S. Congress in 1992, have too many children, and so harm the activist Ron Unz has provided exceptional mostly from the South. Almost immediately, environment and disproportionately use leadership and money. His support was cru- opponents to the creation of these new dis- social services, paid for by White Americans.19 cial in California to the 1998 passage of tricts began to file suits in federal court, and In 1994 Alan Nelson, a former Director Proposition 227, which virtually outlawed by 1996, the courts had declared many of under Reagan of the Immigration and Nat- bilingual education, and provided that these district boundaries unconstitutional. uralization Service (INS), authored When many incumbent Blacks suc- California’s Proposition 187. It man- ceeded in getting re-elected in their dated that teachers, doctors, social new, White-majority districts, rightist workers, and police check the immi- The Right both spawned and critics made the spurious claim that this gration status of all persons seeking meant “majority-minority” districts access to publicly funded education supported a number of organizations were unnecessary. Despite these and health services and deny services attempts, a 2001 U.S. Supreme Court to undocumented immigrants. The seeking to severely limit the rights decision declared such redistricting was Proposition passed, with backing from allowable if done for political, not racial, a local organization called Save Our of immigrants, 85% of whom motives, and the redistricting stands.22 State (SOS). The campaign for Propo- The Right has also limited voting sition 187 was closely tied to the reelec- are people of color. Using images rights through its campaigns for “law tion campaign of conservative and order” and a “war on drugs.” These Republican Governor Pete Wilson. of people of color as a code to dual efforts have resulted in a record The Right’s anti-immigrant senti- number of felony convictions, many for ment swept into Congress in 1994 communicate racist messages, these relatively minor drug offenses. Arrest with the arrival of a Republican major- rates for drug offenses are six times ity headed by Representative Newt well-financed organizations have higher for African Americans than for Gingrich (R-GA) and his “Contract Whites even though their drug use rates With America.” In 1996, a “new made progress in increasing are virtually the same. In 14 states, a Republican”-controlled Congress felony conviction deprives the ex-pris- enacted three laws that directly affected anti-immigrant prejudices by oner or parolee of the right to vote dur- immigrants: the Illegal Immigration ing his or her lifetime. As a result, the rate Reform and Immigrant Responsibil- promoting scapegoating and of Black voter disenfranchisement is ity Act (IIRIRA), the Personal Respon- seven times the national average. Almost sibility and Work Opportunity stereotyping of immigrants of color. three-quarters of felons who have lost the Reconciliation Act (PRWORA or the right to vote are either on probation or “Welfare Reform” Act), and the Anti- have completed their sentence. Terrorist and Effective Death Penalty In a recent study conducted jointly Act (AEDPA). In each case, legal as well as children be taught in English, with sheltered by Human Rights Watch and The Sen- undocumented immigrants were stripped immersion to last no longer than one year. tencing Project, the authors conclude, of fundamental individual rights and ben- In 2000, a second proposition banning [T]he restrictions on voting by ex- efits such as Supplemental Security Income bilingual education was passed in Arizona. felons clash with longstanding (SSI), food stamps, and due process rights, Titled “English for the Children,” Propo- notions of justice—that once and many were subject to long-term deten- sition 203 was 99% funded by Ron Unz.21 offenders have paid their debt to tion and deportation as a result of any society, they are free to resume a nor- number of past offenses.20 Immigrants’ Curtailing Voting Rights mal life in the community. Even rights groups have organized the “Fix ‘96” ver time, opponents of civil rights leg- denying the right to vote to prisoners campaign to reverse some of the three 1996 Oislation have whittled away at attempts is problematic. No other country Acts’ most extreme measures with limited to correct voting inequities. The 1982 Vot- bars ex-offenders from voting for life success. ing Rights Act required the creation of new or has such a significant percentage Some other right-wing groups have congressional districts to enable more racial of its citizens who cannot vote as a sought to promote English as the only offi- minorities to elect candidates of their choice. result of felony convictions.23

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All of the policies described here dispro- placed limits on the discretion of the fed- Redistributing Wealth— portionately harm people of color, and yet eral courts in their role as overseer of pris- Upward the Right asserts that they have nothing to oners’ rights. In many prisoners’ rights or most Americans, and internationally, do with race. Using the language of equal- cases, prisoners are seeking redress for vio- F“democracy” suggests a large middle ity and concept of colorblindness, the Right lations involving rape and sexual abuse, class, created and sustained by a system of has systematically excluded people of color physical abuse, squalid conditions, and equal economic opportunity. The middle from the benefits of democracy. lack of medical care in prison. And Congress class dominates the cultural life of U.S. disallowed federal immigration judges from television, radio and newspaper. The media Reining In the Independent considering deportation cases under represents middle class Americans as having Judiciary IIRIRA. relatively stable jobs and owning their own ne of the most insidious of the Right’s homes, televisions, cars and other symbols Ocampaigns has been its support for the of economic security. appointment and election of federal and state In many ways, this snapshot of the mid- judges who support its conservative “col- The Right attacks dle class has become a myth, as many “mid- orblind” agenda. The Right attacks judges dle class” people must now work two or who hand down decisions that it opposes, judges who hand down more jobs to maintain their lifestyle. They using the code phrase “judicial activism” to may lack health insurance, daycare for their smear judicial opinions it deems too liberal. decisions that it opposes, children, or the means to send their children It has opposed appointments of candi- to college. They may live on credit card debt dates on purely political grounds and sys- using the code phrase and have little or no savings. But the pre- tematically blocked the confirmation of dominance of the myth of the middle class President Bill Clinton’s judicial appoint- “judicial activism” to has given U.S. democracy a somewhat ments, thereby creating a severe shortage of undeserved reputation as a place with, judges. The Right has disproportionately smear judicial opinions unlike many other countries, a relatively blocked the nomination of White women equal distribution of wealth. The U.S. is and people of color to the judiciary. On the it deems too liberal. “democratic” because, though some are other hand, the Right supported the poor and some are very wealthy, the vast appointment of the same Roy Moore to majority of people are middle class. Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Here again, the Right has a consistent who also made headlines by displaying a record of opposing the relative economic tablet of the Ten Commandments behind Perhaps the most egregious example of equality associated with democracy by pro- his bench. judicial interference is the “three strikes and moting policies that favor the wealthy and When narrow political litmus tests are you’re out” laws now on the books in 26 business/industrial/corporate interests. The applied in judicial appointments, the judi- states. In California, where the law is most Reagan Administration devoted nearly 2 of ciary’s decisions begin to reflect the opin- indiscriminate, a prison term of 25 years to its 8 years in office to restructuring the tax ions and attitudes of those who hold the life is mandatory for any third crime after code. It lowered the taxes of the wealthy and power of appointment, rather than reflect- convictions for two felonies. Many crimes, drastically reduced most corporate taxes. ing careful and considered judgments of the including petty theft and assault, can be Breaks for poor people, introduced by legal issues at hand. We have recently wit- charged as either misdemeanors or felonies, Democratic administrations to help mod- nessed the consequence of ultraconservative giving prosecutors, not judges, discretion erate the economic gap between the poor appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court, in sentencing in these cases. Trial judges are and the middle class—such as federally when the Court handed down a 5-4 deci- thus required to impose unjust punish- subsidized housing and general relief wel- sion in the case of Bush v. Gore (the presi- ments that violate common sense and their fare programs—came under attack from dential election vote-count decision), a own judicial judgment. As is true of much the Right and were, for the most part, decision that was criticized as politically of the judicial and prison systems, the three eliminated. motivated by many legal scholars and by strikes laws disproportionately harm peo- The Reagan Administration imple- Justice Stevens in his dissent. ple of color. In California, African Ameri- mented the famous “trickle-down” theory, In 1995 the Right led an attack on the cans account for half of all three-strikes which asserted that if businesses, corpora- independence of the federal courts by suc- sentences, although they represent only tions, and upper-income people prosper, the cessfully shepherding through Congress about 12 percent of the population.24 prosperity will “trickle down” to the middle the Prison Litigation Reform Act, which class and the working poor through better

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ernment could have implemented. Right- ist commentators also assert that unions which “force” workers to contribute to “no-option” pension systems (designed to provide for worker retirements) are, by contrast, antidemocratic. They tout stock options as the “best” employment benefits, noting that, while job security may be shaky, the stock market is trustworthy and will continue to deliver profits. The facts, however, tell a different tale. The richest 10% in the United States now own nearly 80% of all stocks, mutual funds and retirement accounts. And since this same group owns over 70% of the net worth in this country, one could hardly argue that stock ownership has made a Reprinted with the kind permission of the artist. dent in the unequal distribution of wealth.25 jobs and higher wages. The Administration tic legacies, and have been largely accom- In addition, the growing economic gap used the theory to justify its tax breaks for plished with the complicity of centrists and between the haves and have-nots in the the rich and corporations, who allegedly even liberal Democrats. An excellent exam- United States is indisputable. Between would spend their new-found money in ple of the Right’s attack on the federal gov- 1977 and 1999, family after-tax income for ways that would stimulate the economy and ernment’s power to look after the greater the top 1% grew by 115%, while the bot- benefit all. The actual result defied the the- public welfare is the 1996 Telecommuni- tom 20% watched their incomes decline by ory. The federal debt nearly tripled, creat- cations Act, passed by a Republican Con- 9%. Between 1990 and 1998, the average ing a sucker punch aimed at the poor and gress and signed by President Bill Clinton. weekly earnings of production workers in the working poor. The huge deficits created The bill’s stated intent was to support the United States rose 6% above inflation, by the tax cuts made it “necessary” to cut competition by suspending government while the pay for CEOs rose 420%.26 existing social programs intended to address regulation in the telephone and broadcast- An economy with such multiple indi- those most in need, and to decrease the eco- ing industries. It rested on the bogus idea that cators of vast inequality does not resemble nomic gap between rich and poor. Instead deregulation is antimonopolistic and ben- the myth of American democracy as a sys- that gap dramatically increased. efits the consumer by increasing competi- tem that fosters economic equality. The The Right’s leaders argue that its policies tion thereby lowering prices. But, as most Right favors the notion of “equal oppor- created the 1990s economic boom and often results from deregulation, a spate of tunity” within a free market system, assert- that, as a movement, it is responsible for free- buyouts and mergers occurred, creating in ing that the free market is the great ing the economy from government control 2001 less competition and higher telephone economic equalizer. But when there is no and allowing the market to do a far better and cable rates. safety net and human service programs are job of regulating the economy and creating The Right rationalizes its commitment cut to the bone, “equal opportunity” prosperity than any government interven- to eliminating any government role in the becomes a sham. The economic system tion could do. But privatization and dereg- free market by asserting that the free mar- becomes one in which only the most able, ulation disproportionately benefit owners ket is more democratic than democratically well connected, and ruthless prosper. and severely curtail the government’s abil- elected governments. And, by the early ity to monitor private economic activity for 21st century, this has become centrist eco- Current Strains on Democracy its negative effect on non-owners. The nomic orthodoxy. Such myths now dom- he resurgence of a powerful Right result is to give free rein to private-sector pur- inate public consciousness. Most TWing has had an enormous impact on suit of corporate profits. often-repeated is the notion that stock what our government does for people and ownership has become so widespread as to what people can rightfully expect from our Promoting Privatization and be almost universal and that the stock mar- government. But other factors are also stress- Deregulation ket rise of the 1990s has accomplished a ing U.S. democracy and its ability to serve rivatization and deregulation have been redistribution of wealth far more efficiently all of us. Struggling with old and new preju- Pamong the Right’s most antidemocra- than any monetary program the federal gov- dices, our culture continues to suffer from

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represent. This view of democracy is widely accepted persistent racism, sexism, and homophobia. race, gender and sexual orientation under the throughout academia and in the State Department’s clas- The increasing globalization of our eco- umbrella of promoting “traditional family sification of third world countries as “democracies.” 6 “If the people are corrupt, the more democracy, the nomic system and the technologies that sup- values.” This strategy allows for an attack on worse the government.” Patrick Buchanan, Washington port it put strains on how we think about one group to spill over and affect other Inquirer, January 18, 1991. doing business, and, indeed, challenge the groups. 7 Though most of the New Right’s leaders were young very notion of a sovereign state. As we move Today’s Right is firmly embedded in the Republicans who had been burned by the failed candi- dacy of Barry Goldwater, old-timer William F. Buckley, towards a monopoly media, we lose the ben- center of the Republican Party, welcomed Jr. played a central role in crafting a “fusion” politics that efits of lively, accessible debate that are so essen- in by the language of a better future for the united several conservative ideologies. tial to a successful democracy. The inability average person and wrapped in the colors of 8 Richard Viguerie, The New Right: We’re Ready to Lead! (Falls Church, VA: The Viguerie Company, 1980), p. 214. of centrist, liberal, and progressive forces to the flag. If we continue to uncover the anti- 9 Paul Weyrich, one of the most prominent New Right lead- command widespread support and to state democratic trends of the Right, we can see ers, wrote in March 1984, “Conservative in the black com- clearly their core values and vision also con- that although the rhetoric and tactics of the munity means racist and that is understandable. The leadership on the right, however, bears no resemblance tribute to a lack of real alternatives for the vot- Old Right have changed, much of their to the reactionary Southern icons of the past….I am sure ing public. While the Right did not invent legacy remains, and not just in the cries from there are people who call themselves conservatives who are prejudiced. But the leaders are far from it.” Paul these phenomena, it has certainly learned how the Far Right. We need to see the Right’s Weyrich, “It Would Help If They Really Knew Us.” to capitalize on them. agenda very clearly, identify its antidemo- Conservative Digest, vol. 10, no. 3 (March 1984), p. 44. cratic core, and challenge its campaigns as 10 Chip Berlet and Matthew Lyons, Right-Wing Populism Conclusion they appear. Only then, we will be able to in America: Too Close for Comfort (New York: Guilford Press, 2000), p. 227. ooking at these instances of the Right’s reassert the vision of an expanded democ- 11 David S. Broder, Democracy Derailed: Initiative Cam- Lrecent choices of issues and tactics we racy that reflects a commitment to meet the paigns and the Power of Money (New York: Harcourt have seen irrefutably that the Right is anti- needs of us all. Brace, 2000), pp. 1-21. democratic. Its agenda is to shrink democ- 12 Jack Citrin, “Who’s the Boss? Direct Democracy and For research assistance, Jean Hardisty would Popular Control of Government,” in Stephen Craig, ed., racy by severely limiting government’s ability like to thank Pam Chamberlain and Betty Broken Contract? Changing Relationships Between to provide social services, by allowing big Furdon; and for editing assistance, Elly Americans and Their Government (Boulder: Westview monied interests to control elections and Bulkin, Nikhil Aziz, Denise Bergman, Kate Press, 1996), pp. 268-93, and Clarence Lo, Small Cloud, Ruth Hubbard, Rosario Morales, Property Versus Big Government (Berkeley: University influence our representatives, by rolling of California Press, 1990), pp. xi, xiv. Mitra Rastegar, and Sunny Robinson. back the gains of a range of human rights 13 Daniel A. Smith, Tax Crusaders and the Politics of Direct movements, and by undermining judicial Democracy (New York: Routledge, 1998), pp. 52-85. 14 Primaries and final elections differ. Individual candidates independence. As the George W. Bush End Notes receive matching funds in federal primary elections if they Administration completes and surpasses 1 A slightly different version of this article appears in raise $5000 in each of 20 states. Political parties receive Defending Democracy: An Activist Resource Kit (Somerville: the agenda of the Reagan Administration, matching funds if they make a showing of 5% or bet- Political Research Associates, 2001). ter in the previous presidential election. we will see a further contraction of democ- 2 Because the Right has demonized these terms, we need 15 Nathan Glazer, Affirmative Discrimination (New York: racy and more and more people placed to define them for ourselves again. Here we use the term Basic Books, 1975). “liberal” to refer to those who favor the reform of social “outside the fence.” and economic inequities and “progressive” to describe those 16 In 1998 Glazer entered the public debate again, with his This should come as no surprise. The who once called themselves leftists, those who seek more book We Are All Multiculturalists Now (Cambridge: radical change. Using these definitions, a progressive Harvard University Press), defending affirmative action Right’s leadership has openly advertised perspective informs this article. with the very arguments he had rejected and disdained in Affirmative Discrimination. its vision for the future of the country for 3 In the United States, the understanding of the theory of over 20 years. The examples listed here are democracy stems from the writings of Benedict de Spin- 17 The chronology of the development and marketing of oza, a 17th century Dutch theorist of democracy; John this stereotype by right wing organizations is documented only some of the ways in which the Right Locke, a British philosopher who wrote about democra- in Lucy Williams, “Decades of Distortion: The Right’s is challenging democratic principles and tic self-government as a political ideal; and John Stuart 30 Year Assault on Welfare.” (Somerville, MA: Political practice. There are, unfortunately, many Mill, 19th century English economist and political the- Research Associates, 1997). Also see: Gwendolyn Mink, orist who expanded Locke’s ideas to include individual ed., Whose Welfare? (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University more. The Right is simultaneously moving freedoms. See: Benedict de Spinoza, A Political Treatise Press, 1999). ahead on many fronts, and this assault (1677); John Locke, Two Treatises on Government (1690); 18 Staff of House Committee on Ways and Means, 104th and John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1859). Modern demo- affects us everywhere—in our city halls, Cong., 2nd Session., “Background Material and Data cratic theorists have updated the work of these thinkers on Programs Within the Jurisdiction of the Comm. On schools, courts, homes, and wallets. While and have identified race and gender as illegitimate crite- Ways and Means,”1996, p. 474. ria for excluding a person from his or her democratic rights. it is valuable to acknowledge our separate 19 Doug Brugge, “Pulling Up The Ladder: The situations, it is also useful to recognize the 4 For a discussion of this expanded view of democracy, see: Anti-Immigrant Backlash.” The Public Eye, vol. 9, Isaiah Berlin, “Two Concepts of Liberty” in Isaiah Berlin, no. 2, Summer 1995, pp. 1-10. connections across the issues that concern Four Essays on Liberty (New York: Oxford University Press, 1969). 20 The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act us, remembering the adage that an attack on greatly expanded the list of crimes leading to deporta- one is an attack on all. The Right strategi- 5 Robert Dahl described this view of democracy in detail tion and permanently barred the re-entry of non-citi- (and approvingly) in his book, Polyarchy. The working def- zen immigrants convicted of aggravated felonies, without cally connects its campaigns addressing inition of polyarchy is: officials, chosen fairly through elec- any right to apply for a waiver. The law allows for the tions, make policy decisions on behalf of citizens they use of secret evidence in any deportation cases where the

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government asserts that the immigrant has engaged in immigration status of those receiving such services. tory, Politics, Theory and Practice (Bilingual Education terrorist activity. These cases overwhelmingly have tar- The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Respon- Services, 4th ed., 1999); and Crawford, At War With geted Arab-Americans. Deportees from countries with sibility Act (IIRIRA) dramatically increased the num- Diversity: U.S. Language Policy in an Age of Anxiety which the US has no diplomatic ties have been held in ber of Border Patrol officers, their support personnel and (Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters, 2000). detention centers indefinitely. The Act also calls for the INS investigators. It tightened security on the borders 22 Hunt v. Cromatie, US 99-1894, decided April 18, mandatory detention of asylum seekers arriving in the and at ports of entry and increased penalties for smug- 2001, slip opinion. US without valid documentation until they establish a gling immigrants, using fraudulent documents or over- “credible fear of persecution.” The Personal Responsi- staying visas. Those in the country without proper 23 Marc Mauer and Jamie Fellner, “Losing the Vote: The bility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act documentation for over a year were barred from reen- Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws in the (PRWORA) tied eligibility for a range of federal means- try for10 years. IIRIRA increased the earning require- United States” (Human Rights Watch and The Sen- tested benefits to citizenship. With few exceptions, non- ments of new immigrants sponsors, requiring them to tencing Project, October 1998). Also see: Tamar Lewin, citizens, including legal permanent residents, were sign Affidavits of Support. These sponsors’ income is “Crime Costs Many Black Men the Vote,” New York excluded from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) counted towards calculating the immigrants’ eligibility Times, October 23, 1998, p. A12. and food stamps unless they had proof of working for for federal means-tested benefits, even after such immi- 24 Mark Riley, “Tough Approach Strikes Out in US,” at least 40 quarters in the US. Immigrants entering after grants have passed the 5-year bar. Receiving any public Sydney Morning Herald, February 18, 2000. the passage of the law were ineligible for these benefits benefits puts immigrants at risk of being considered “pub- for five years. PRWORA authorized states to discrimi- lic charges” and losing the right to reenter the country 25 Chuck Collins, Chris Hartman, and Holly Sklar, nate against non-citizen immigrants in administration or become a legal permanent resident. “Divided Decade: Economic Disparity at the Century’s of federal benefits, including Temporary Assistance to Turn,” (Boston: United for a Fair Economy 1999), pp. 21 James Crawford, “Bilingual Education: Strike Two” Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid. It greatly lim- 2-4. Rethinking Schools, vol. 15, no. 2, Winter 2000/2001, ited states’ ability to provide many services to undocu- pp. 3, 8. Also see: Crawford, Bilingual Education: His- 26 Ibid., p. 8. mented immigrants, requiring reporting of the

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Arlene Stein Sociologist Arlene Stein, in The Stranger down, corporate-style organization versus The Stranger Next Door: The Story Next Door: The Story of a Small Community's rowdy street activism. Impatient new orga- of a Small Community’s Battle over Battle over Sex, Faith, and Civil Rights, nizers—”not building on history but Sex, Faith, and Civil Rights takes a different approach to considering discarding it”—ousting their movement (Boston: Beacon Press, 2001) hb, 267 the same movement. Both sets of authors elders who’d been established such a very pp, with appendices, notes, and index. draw on extensive field research. The short time themselves. Assimilation or Clendinen/Nagourney team spent 7 years social change. conducting 700 interviews with 330 sub- Dudley Clendinen and These themes form the discreet scaffolding jects; Stein interviewed 50 people over the Adam Nagourney of a story constructed on a few, ultra-urban course of 2 years. Both rely also on archival Out for Good: The Struggle to Build sets: New York, San Francisco, Los Ange- materials, secondary sources, and media a Gay Rights Movement in America les, Washington D.C., with brief forays into reports. But while Clendinen and Nagour- (New York: Touchstone Books, June a handful of other cities. There are very ney attempt to cover 20 years across an 2001) pbk, 716 pp., with notes, occasional detours into lesbian organizing: entire country, Stein focuses on one small bibliography, and index. the rise and fall of the Furies collective, the town at one moment in time. battle over lesbian inclusion in the National In some ways, despite the differences in Organization for Women, the battle over Holly J. Pruett framework and focus, Stein picks up where transsexual inclusion at the first West Coast Holly J. Pruett is a freelance writer and Clendinen and Nagourney leave off. Out Lesbian Conference. Otherwise, this is the organizational consultant who served as for Good, begun in 1992 as an article that story of major political milestones in what deputy campaign manager to defeat the Ore- served as “kind of a coming out piece” for proves to be Clendinen and Nagourney's gon Citizens Alliance’s 1994 antigay Ballot Clendinen, covers the 20 years between the primary, though unacknowledged, inter- Measure 13. Stonewall riots in 1969 and the full-blown est: the development of a “gay vote.” impact of AIDS, symbolized by the death How do we tell our own history? The The epilogue of Out for Good, written in of Sheldon Andelson, a wealthy answer that emerges from 1998, finds Bill Clinton at the Palace The- Out for Good: The Los Angeles “A-Gay” who is eulogized by ater in Hollywood, May 1992, in front of Struggle to Build a Gay Rights Movement in Ted Kennedy and Jerry Brown in the book’s is: often, not very well. a crowd of 500 gay men who would raise America closing pages. One year later, in 1989, the $100,000 for him that night. At that time Authors Dudley Clendinen and Adam Christian Coalition was founded. The the gay rights movement chronicled by Nagourney, journalists with the implications of this, entirely absent from New York Clendinen and Nagourney was, they describe as the defin- are examined in intimate Times, Out for Good Out for Good, believe, “in eclipse, overtaken by the ruder itive—yet “not intended to be compre- detail by Stein. and more urgent AIDS movement. It hensive”—history of the modern gay Clendinen and Nagourney promise to would return later,…by the end of the rights movement. Rich with scene-setting reveal “the great shaping tensions of the 1990s.” While the losses exacted by the details and engaging, gossipy portraits of movement.” Out for Good delivers ten- AIDS epidemic remain incalculable, their cast of characters, their 716 pages are sions aplenty. At times a virtual flowchart Clendinen and Nagourney's assertion that devoid of reflection and analysis. Their edi- of who slept with whom and which drugs “No other movement, certainly, has paid torial choices say perhaps as much about were consumed where, the book depicts the so heavy a price for the freedom won” the politics, class, gender, and race of a brutally personal nature of the debates, reflects the same self-referential perspec- dominant segment of the national move- alliances, and power grabs that mark the tive that allows them to ignore the move- ment as their undeniably commanding movement. Beyond the personality politics, ment that was forming outside the major narrative does. certain themes recur. Sexual liberation ver- cities, and indeed, grew stronger there sus civil rights. Men versus women. Top- during the 1990s.

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This is the movement that Stein examines. holds movement together: the ideas, analy- Clendinen and Nagourney, while calling the The Stranger Next Door is a story of the sis, resources, and support spread through gay rights movement “the last great strug- margins, not the main stages. It details the grassroots connections and behind-the- gle for equal rights in American history to struggles of ‘Timbertown,’ her pseudonym scenes organizers like Oregon’s Rural Orga- this point,” fail to fully contextualize this for one of the three dozen small towns and nizing Project.In her survey of one small liberation effort among others, nor do they eight counties in Oregon rocked by anti- town lacking a visible gay and lesbian com- explore what the gay rights movement has gay ballot measures in 1993. Sponsored by munity, Stein finds that the campaign sur- to offer a broader quest for justice for all. the Oregon Citizens Alliance (OCA) after faces many of the same tensions Stein, though far less ambitious in the the statewide defeat of a similar initiative documented in the big-city movement of scope of her story telling, asks some of the in 1992, these unenforceable measures Clendinen and Nagourney. Stein critiques bigger questions: “How do we live in a con- were designed to build a political base for the assimilationist attempt “to cleanse tested moral order? And how do we live with victory in the general election of 1994. homosexuality of its sexual connotations.” the strangers in our midst?” In the chapter “I Shout, Therefore I Am,” Stein credits Sara Diamond, Didi Her- The Timbertown experience, Stein believes, she describes the contest over greater vic- man, Linda Kintz, and Suzanne Pharr for shows the dead ends offered by trying to timhood that escalated as each side likened her understanding of the “blend of values expel the “other”—and by trying to assim- the other to the Nazis and the Klan. and interests” at stake in this small town's ilate to become “just like” the norm. Her conflict over gay rights, an understanding Stein manages to produce a nuanced por- solution is a small one, not suited to the that bridges the “culture war” and mater- trait of Timbertowns’ Christian Right, checkbooks, mass demos, electoral cam- ial-forces explanations popularized by other empathizing with the doubts she was sur- paigns, and lobbying efforts depicted as “the observers. She treats Timbertown as a case prised they chose to reveal to her. “Rather movement” in Out for Good—nor likely to study in “how cultural conflict emerges in than announce a sense of certainty and result in the sweeping changes sought by the context of everyday life.” moral fortitude,” she finds, “the campaign some of those tactics. seemed to do quite the opposite: it revealed Presenting herself honestly as “other”—out Stein’s solution taps into the same impulse a pervasive underlying sense of insecurity, as a Jew and an academic if not as a that urges gay men and lesbians to come placelessness, and existential mistrust.” lesbian—Stein enters Timbertown in the out. “Only if we can truly see the ‘other’ and These fundamental features of today’s aftermath of the election, meeting with local listen to him or her can dialogue take the American landscape are a challenge to pro- OCA members and local gay rights sup- place of conflict,” she concludes. “[It] is the gressives, who, Stein believes, are still less porters to investigate “how sexuality became very test of our humanity.” effective than the Christian Right—how- a resonant symbol upon which a popula- ever weakened—in answering this call. tion of citizens projected a host of anxieties about the changing world around them, how that divided a small community, and what that tells us about our ability to live with difference.” Stein loads The Stranger Next Door with vivid detail and interesting anecdotes that help buoy the narrative amidst the heavy flotsam of academic references and sociol- ogist-speak. Like Clendinen and Nagour- ney, she risks caricature by painting a picture of a larger scene with only a few “rep- resentative” subjects (like the big haired, blue eye-shadowed “Martha Stewart” of the born again set featured in a chapter titled “Decorating for Jesus”). All three authors elevate the words and deeds of identifiable actors over the less visible glue that often

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Right-Wing Groups addition, we further subdivide the Right fused or conflated them with other groups. into the Hard Right, Old Right, New Addresses and phone numbers are pro- and Ideologues Right, ultraconservatives, reactionaries, vided for selected influential groups and pub- right-wing libertarians, neoconservatives, lications when readily available, but some A Brief Preface paleoconservatives, and many more cate- groups listed will be defunct by the time you gories. read this. Addresses and phone numbers You must remember this, We have included in this directory both change regularly. It pays to double check to groups and a few individuals we describe as be sure the information is current. A list is just a list, ideologues. By ideologue we mean a leader Finally, the First Amendment means who shapes policy through their intellectual what it says, and PRA does not advocate A file is just a file... labor or who create consensus or coalition demonizing, censoring, or abridging the through networking or serving as movement rights of any groups or individuals based on pologies to the lyricist and to Sam. A gatekeepers. They are important even if they their beliefs. Alist does not imply a conspiracy, a file are not linked to a particular institution. Chip Berlet is not a critique, and a database is not an It is a mistake to conclude that all the Senior Analyst analysis. This annotated list is designed as groups or individuals listed below work Political Research Associates a reference guide for anyone who may eas- together. For instance, the conservative ily be confused by the enormous number of Heritage Foundation is a long-standing unfamiliar or similar sounding names that critic of the far-right LaRouche Network. surface when one begins to study the U.S. Some traditional conservatives are offended Right Wing Groups political right and what has come to be by the sweeping changes proposed by the Accuracy in Academia known as the Culture Wars. more reactionary and ultraconservative 4455 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 330, There is confusion and honest dis- activist Right. The Far Right views both the Washington, DC 20008, 202/364-3085, agreement over terminology when dis- Christian Right and conservatives as weak- www.academia.org cussing right-wing movements and the willed or active agents of the global con- Reactionary watchdog group fighting perceived liberal bias in academia. Run by Reed Culture Wars. For instance, Political spiracy to “enslave” patriotic White Irvine. Publishes Campus Report. See Accuracy Research Associates (PRA) does not call the Americans. in Media. Christian Coalition "far right” and avoids It is unfair to conclude that every group Accuracy in Media the terms “radical right” and “religious or individual listed is primarily identified 4455 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 330, political extremist.” These terms reflect a as right wing. Some groups are listed because Washington, DC 20008, 202/364-4401, specific school of social science analysis their proposals regarding obscenity or depic- www.aim.org that has been persuasively challenged by tion of violence have come into conflict with Reactionary watchdog group fighting more nuanced research. The Institute for the artistic community. Some moderate perceived liberal bias in the media. Run by Reed Irvine. Publishes AIM Report. See Accuracy in First Amendment Studies prefers the term conservative groups are listed because a Academia. “hard right.” Some look at the Christian small portion of their agenda includes issues Right and divide it into conservatives and such as opposition to abortion, or stereo- American Center for Law & Justice theocratic nationalists. Others use many typing of gays and lesbians. Not every idea PO Box 64429, Virginia Beach, VA 23467, 757/226-2489, www.aclj.org of these terms interchangeably. promoted by every group listed here will be Legal action in support of Christian princi- At PRA we see the American political found objectionable by a reader concerned ples. Founded by Pat Robertson in 1990. right as divided into three key segments: the about potential infringements on civil Headed by Jay Sekulow. Has multiple offices. traditional conservative Right; the more rights and civil liberties by hard-right reli- American Civil Rights Institute aggressive Christian Right; and the xeno- gious and secular groups. Some proposals PO Box 188350, Sacramento, CA 95818, phobic Right ranging from right-wing pop- by the groups listed may appeal to indi- 916/444-2778, www.acri.org ulists to far-right groups such as the KKK viduals across the political spectrum. Far- Founded by Ward Connerly in 1997, ACRI or neonazis that are based on theories of bio- right groups such as the LaRouche network, uses encoded language to oppose affirmative action. Connerly and ACRI led the Proposition logical determinism or promote right-wing Liberty Lobby, and the Christian Identity 209 effort in California, which dismantled revolution. While there is some ideological movement are listed because they attempt affirmative action programs in the state. and membership overlap at the edges of to join more moderate right-wing pop- these three segments, they are viewed here ulist and conservative coalitions. Some as discrete social/political movements. In groups are listed because some have con-

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American Conservative Union American Spectator Catholics United for the Faith 1007 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314, 2020 N. 14th St., Ste. 750, Arlington, VA 827 N. 4th St., Steubenville, OH 43952, 800/ACU-7345, 703/836-8602, 22201, 703/243-3733, www.amspec.org 800/693-2484, www.cuf.org www.conservative.org A monthly magazine where neoconserva- Promotes orthodox Catholicism against Central clearinghouse for networking tives and their allies attack liberals with snide liberal inroads. conservatives loyal to the Old Right “Taft broadsides. Edited by R. Emmett Tyrrell. Wing” of the Republican Party. Cato Institute Americans for Truth Project 1000 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, American Council on Science & PO Box 45252, Washington, DC 20026-5252, DC 20001, 202/842-0200, www.cato.org Health 703/491-7975, www.americansfortruth.com Influential libertarian public policy research 1995 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY Produces many antigay publications includ- center. Founded in 1977. 10023, 212/362-7044, www.acsh.org ing the Lambda Report (now an online journal) Challenges strict environmental regulations. which is dedicated to “Exposing and Opposing Center for Equal Opportunity Member, Earth Day Alternatives coalition in the ‘Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender’ 815 15th St., NW, Ste. 928, Washington, DC 1990. Movement in American Politics & Culture.” 20005, 202/639-0803, www.ceousa.org Headed by Peter LaBarbera who was previously Former Reagan appointee and George American Family Association associated with the Springs of Life Church W. Bush’s initial pick for Secretary of Labor, PO Drawer 2440, 107 Parkgate, Tupelo, MS which produced The Gay Agenda video series Linda Chavez is president of the Center. Abigail 38803, 662/844-5036, www.afa.net in the early 1990s. AFTP is a project of Kerusso Thernstrom and Ron Unz (author of the Ministries which was founded by former Specializes in leading corporate boycotts. antibilingual Proposition 227 in California) homosexual Michael Johnston. The AFA’s main interests are in fighting are on the board. Published a Parents Guide to pornography, depictions of sexuality, and Americans United for Life Bilingual Education that educates parents to positive portrayals of gays in art and media. “learn how to remove their children from 310 South Peoria St., Ste. 300, Chicago, IL Publishes AFA Journal. harmful [bilingual education] programs.” 0607-3534, 312/492-7234, American Immigration Control www.unitedforlife.org Center for Individual Rights Foundation Opposes abortion rights. 1233 20th St., NW, Ste. 300, Washington, DC 20036, 202/833-8400, www.cir-usa.org PO Box 525, Monterey, VA 24465, Blue Ribbon Coalition 540/468-2022, Objects to campus codes attempting to regu- http://personal.cfw.com/~aicfndn/ PO Box 1427, Idaho Falls, ID 83403-1427, late actions based on racist, sexist, or homopho- Opposes “pro-alien special interest groups” by 208/524-3946, bic motivations. Challenges strict environmental working “to counter the well-heeled propaganda www.off-road.com/4x4web/land/bluerib.html regulations. Opposes affirmative action. campaign of anti-American special interests.” Off-road vehicle enthusiasts and corporate extractive industry supporters who challenge Center for Libertarian Studies American Legislative Exchange the environmental movement. 851 Burlway, Ste. 202, Burlingame, CA Council 94011, 800/325-7257, Campus Crusade for Christ www.libertarianstudies.org 910 17th St., NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC International 20006, 202/466-3800, www.alec.org Paleoconservative think-tank. Publishes An extremely influential think-tank and 100 Lake Hart Dr., Orlando, FL 32832, Triple R (formerly the Rothbard Rockwell network that mobilizes and trains conservative 407/826-2000, www.ccci.org Report), edited by Llewellyn Rockwell, Jr. An influential Christian Right ministry on state legislators, and provides drafts of proposed Center for Reclaiming America state legislation. numerous college campuses in the United States and around the world. Dr. Bill Bright runs the PO Box 632, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302, American Life League, Inc. Campus Crusade. 877/725-8872, www.reclaimamerica.org An “outreach” of Coral Ridge Ministries. PO Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555, Cardinal Mindszenty Foundation 540/659-4171, www.all.org CRA seeks to “reclaim America for Christ.” Opposes abortion rights. Publishes PO Box 11321, St. Louis, MO 63105, Led by Dr. D. James Kennedy. 314/727-6279, www.mindszenty.org communiqué, a newsletter prepared by Judith Center for the Defense of Free A. Brown. Established to fight communism, the pre- dominantly Catholic group in recent years has Enterprise American Society for the Defense of detected the seeds of communism in various 12500 NE 10th Pl., Bellevue, WA 98005, Tradition, Family, and Property feminist and peace movements. 425/455-5038, www.cdfe.org PO Box 341, Hanover, PA 17331, Militant rhetoric opposing the plans of Catholic League for Religious & environmental activists. Founded by fundraiser 717/225-7147, www.tfp.org Civil Rights Global network promotes a return to Alan Gottlieb and directed by Ron Arnold, who Catholic patriarchal oligarchy. Promotes the 450 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10022, co-authored the book, Trashing the Economy: historical period of the Spanish Inquisition. 212/371-3191, www.catholicleague.org How Runaway Environmentalism is Wrecking Even some Catholic conservatives have written Dr. William A. Donohue oversees this group America. that appears to believe that Catholic religious about TFP’s embrace of elements of fascism. Center for the Study of Popular Publishes Crusade Magazine. and civil rights are incompatible with full rights and equality for women and homosexuals. Culture Seeks constraints or codes that would affect PO Box 67398, Los Angeles, CA 90067, free expression and the arts. 800/752-6562, www.cspc.org Former leftists David Horowitz and Peter Collier publish Heterodoxy, a newspaper-format

THE PUBLIC EYE 16 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye monthly they call “articles and animadversions College Republican National Board of Directors of Jerry Falwell’s Moral on political correctness and other follies.” Committee Majority. Seeks the “application of biblical Horowitz frequently appears on TV and radio to 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC principles to all spheres of our culture and to denounce the left and attack it for various “false- all of life.” Affiliated with the Center for 20003, 202/608-1411, www.crnc.org hoods.” He wrote Hating Whitey and has pur- Reclaiming America. chased antireparation ads in college newspapers. Sometimes takes positions that are far to the right of the Republican Party leadership. Council for National Policy Charisma Colorado for Family Values 3030 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 340, Arlington, 600 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746, VA 22201, 703/525-8822 3709 Parkmoor Dr., Ste. 103, Colorado 407/333-0600, www.charismamag.com Policy and fundraising organization that Glossy monthly of the Christian Right. Springs, CO 80917, 719/573-4229 brings together conservative and right-wing Organized the campaign to enact Colorado’s activists from many different groups. Usually Christian Anti-Communism Crusade antigay Amendment Two, which was struck refuses public comment about its meetings and P.O Box 129, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, down because it infringed on the constitutional other activities. Tim LaHaye was the founder 719/685-9043 rights of gays and lesbians. Founded and led by and first president. Kevin Tebedo and Tony Marco. For over 45 years this ministry, founded by Eagle Forum Fred Schwarz, M.D., has fought communism Competitive Enterprise Institute PO Box 618, Alton, IL 62002, and internal subversion. Schwarz retired in 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 1250, 1998 and David Noebel of Summit Ministries 618/462-5415, www.eagleforum.org took the reins. Publishes Schwarz Report and Washington, DC 20036, 202/331-1010, Founded and led by Phyllis Schlafly, its Christian Anti-Communism Crusade newslet- www.cei.org best-known campaign was against the ERA. ter. Promotes conspiracy theories about the Challenges environmental regulations. Antifeminist. Opposes comprehensive sexuality origin and spread of AIDS. Coordinates Earth Day Alternatives coalition. education. Publishes The Phyllis Schlafly Report. Christian Coalition Concerned Women for America Education Research Analysts 499 So. Capitol St. SW, Ste. 615, Washington, 1015 15th St., NW, Ste. 1100, Washington, PO Box 7518, Longview, TX 75607, DC 20003, 202/479-6900, www.cc.org DC 20005, 800/458-8797, 202/488-7000, 903/753-5993, The largest Christian Right group seeking www.cwfa.org http://members.aol.com/txtbkrevws/ to mobilize grassroots constituencies. Founded The nation’s largest conservative Christian Reviews Texas school textbooks for signs of in 1989 by Pat Robertson. Other Robertson women’s organization with chapters in 50 liberal permissiveness, antipatriotic sentiments groups include the 700 Club, Regent Univer- states. Founded by Beverly LaHaye, it considers or other ideas that threaten the “American way sity, and the Christian Broadcast Network. high levels of defense spending and aggressive of life.” Run by Mel and Norma Gabler. anticommunism to be integral to defending tra- Christian Identity ditional family values. English First Not a single group, but a religious-political Conservative Caucus 8001 Forbes Pl., Ste. 102, Springfield, VA movement with a vindictive anti-Jewish and 22151, 703/321-8818, www.englishfirst.org racist theology. Believes that Africans and 450 Maple Ave. E., Ste. 309, Vienna, VA Opposes bilingualism. Founded in 1986. African-Americans are “subhuman,” and that 22180, 703/938-9626, Seeks to pass English Only amendments at the Jews are the “spawn of Satan.” Not to be con- www.conservativeusa.org state and federal level. Considered politically to fused with Christian Reconstructionism. Small but vocal group which opposed the right of U.S. English. Home to Larry Pratt Christian Reconstructionism “the Clintonista plan to governmentalize U.S. (Gun Owners of America). The organization’s medicine” and sponsors “Hillary Watch” track- Not a single group. The theocratic ideology strategy is to move all 50 state legislatures to ing Senator Clinton “and her radical agenda.” that proposes replacing civil and criminal law pass English Only laws in order to ratify an Also wants to stop DC statehood, block tax- with Biblical law. Leading advocates include the amendment to the U.S. constitution. payer subsidies to homosexuals, abolish the IRS late R.J. Rushdoony and Gary North. Not to and terminate the income tax. Founded and led Exodus International be confused with Christian Identity. by Howard Phillips. PO Box 77652, Seattle, WA 98177, Christian Voice Constitution Party 206/784-7799, www.exodusintl.org One Cathedral Pl., Washington, DC 20069, The largest “gay reclamation” ministry, 23 North Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602, Exodus International promotes the conversion 703/548-1421 717/390-1993, www.constitutionparty.com Led by Robert Grant, Christian Voice of gay men and lesbians to heterosexuals Ultraconservative political party founded in lobbies against gay rights. through therapy and submission to Jesus 1992, formerly U.S. Taxpayers Party. Howard Christ. It describes itself as a “world-wide net- Citizens for Excellence in Education Phillips was its presidential candidate in the work of Christian organizations which minister See National Association of Christian 1996 and 2000 elections. Constitution Party is to those overcoming homosexuality and other Educators. explicitly antitax, antigovernment, anti-abor- life-dominating sexual problems.” tion. Seeks to abolish the IRS, close down the Coalition on Revival Department of Education and terminate federal Family Research Council PO Box 1139, Murphys, CA 95247, funding for Planned Parenthood, AIDS educa- 801 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20001, tion, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 209/728-2582, www.reformation.net 202/393-2100, www.frc.org A modern reformationist movement Coral Ridge Ministries Influential think tank and lobbying group. founded and led by Jay H. Grimstead. COR Led by Gary L. Bauer, FRC was a division of 5554 N. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL James Dobson’s Focus on the Family from 1988 represents the intersection of Christian Recon- 33308, 954/772-0404, www.coralridge.org structionism with the more conventional until October 1992, when IRS concerns about Christian Right. Major Christian right ministry led by D. the group’s lobbying led to an amicable admin- James Kennedy, who was on the founding istrative separation.

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The Federalist Society Human Life International Council on Foreign Relations, and other similar 1015 18th St., Washington, DC 20036, 4 Family Life Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630, groups. Publishes The New American. Founded 202/822-8138, www.fed-soc.org 540/635-7884, www.hli.org and led by Robert Welch until his death. Conservative institute concerned with Promotes a wide range of right-wing LaRouche Network the law. political and economic goals as part of its PO Box 889, Leesburg, VA, 20178, anti-abortion agenda. Ideologically aligned Federation for American Immigration with an orthodox Catholic perspective. 703/777-9451, 888/347-3258 Reform Far-right group run by the neofascist Lyn- 1666 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 400, Independent Women’s Forum don LaRouche. LaRouche publications include and Washington, DC 20009, 202/328-7004, PO Box 3058, Arlington, VA 22203, The New Federalist Executive Intelligence 800/224-6000, [email protected], www.iwf.org Review; other LaRouche groups include the www.fairus.org Club of Life and the Schiller Institute. Nativism packaged to appeal to a broader Antifeminist women’s organization. political constituency. Typical rhetoric from “Provides a forum for American women who Leadership Institute fundraising appeal: “There is no end to the believe in individual freedom and personal Steven P.J. Wood Building, 1101 N. Highland ingenuity of illegal aliens when it comes to responsibility.” Publications include The Women’s Quarterly and Ex-Femina. St., Arlington, VA 22201, 703/247-2000, eluding our immigration authorities.” Founded www.leadershipinstitute.org by John Tanton. Not to be confused with the other FAIR, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. Institute for Creation Research Conservative training ground for right-wing ICR Graduate School, 10946 Woodside Ave. youth. Includes an employment placement Focus on the Family North, Santee, CA 92071, 619/448-0900, service and intern program that places institute 8605 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, CO www.icr.org attendees in prominent right-wing organiza- tions. Founded in 1979 by Morton C. Blackwell 80995, 719/531-3400, 800/232-6459, Seeks full integration of science and the to “identify, recruit, train and place conserva- www.fotf.org Bible to “see science return to its rightful tives.” Influential profamily organization. Seeks God-glorifying position.” Website includes list to defend family, faith and traditional values. of “creation scientists.” Produces periodicals, Liberty Lobby Founded and led by family counselor James research papers and videos for pastors, teachers 300 Independence Ave., SE, Washington, DC and others. Dobson, Ph.D. The organization has grown 20003, 202/544-1794, www.spotlight.org so large it has its own zip code. Institute on Religion and Democracy Far-right think-tank. While calling itself a Free Congress Foundation 1110 Vermont Ave. NW, Ste. 1180, populist group defending family values and Washington, DC 20005, 202/969-8430, American patriotism, Liberty Lobby is a major 717 Second St., NE, Washington, DC 20002, source of bigotry against Jews. Liberty Lobby www.ird-renew.org 202/546-3000, www.freecongress.org publishes The Spotlight, a newspaper with a Run by New Right strategist Paul Weyrich, Regards the National Council of Churches circulation of over 100,000. FCF evolved from the Committee for the as manipulated by Marxist ideologues. Con- Survival of a Free Congress and Free Congress demns liberation theology. Trivializes attempts Liberty University Research and Education Foundation, and was to deal with sexism, racism, homophobia, and 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502, founded by Colorado beer magnate Joe Coors. classism within organized religion. 804/582-2000, www.liberty.edu Other groups affiliated with FCF include Free Jerry Falwell, former head of the now- Congress Political Action Committee. Publishes Intercollegiate Studies Institute PO Box 4431, Wilmington, DE 19807-0431, defunct Moral Majority, is founder and Empowerment! chancellor of Liberty University. See Jerry 800/526-7022, www.isi.org Falwell Ministries. Guns Owners of America A mainstay of the Old Right, the Institute 8001 Forbes Pl., #102, Springfield, VA 22151, publishes the monthly CAMPUS: America’s Media Research Center 703/321-8585, www.gunowners.org Student Newspaper; Intercollegiate Review; 325 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314, Progun ownership group that is to the right ISI Update; Political Science Review; and the 703/683-9733, www.mediaresearch.org of the NRA. Larry Pratt is Executive Director. quarterly journal Modern Age. Opposes multi- culturalism and all forms of liberalism. Opposes any traces of liberalism on TV or in Heritage Foundation films. Publications include MagazineWatch and . 214 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC Jerry Falwell Ministries MediaNomics 20002, 202/546-4400, www.heritage.org Jerry Falwell, Lynchburg, VA 24514, Morality in Media 804/237-0770, www.falwell.com One of the most influential think-tanks 475 Riverside Dr., Ste. 239, New York, NY linking the Old and New Right. Focuses on Jerry Falwell is one of the most influential 10115, 212/870-3222, Christian Right televangelists who started the economic issues, “government waste,” foreign www.moralityinmedia.org policy, and military issues. Challenges strict en- Moral Majority, then replaced it after a brief vironmental regulations. Publishes Policy Review. hiatus with the Liberty Alliance. He also Founded in 1962, now headed by Kevin M. founded Liberty University. Beattie, the group opposes all forms of what it Hillsdale College considers pornography and obscenity. John Birch Society 33 East College, Hillsdale, MI 49242, National Association of Christian 517/437-7341, www.hillsdale.edu PO Box 8040, Appleton, WI 54913, 920/749-3780, www.jbs.org Educators (NACE)/Citizens for Ultraconservative college. See also Shavano Excellence in Education (CEE) Institute. Ultraconservative and reactionary member- ship organization that promotes the theory PO Box 3200, Costa Mesa, CA 92628, that the New World Order is the function of 949/251-9333, www.nace-cee.org centuries-old conspiracy of financial elites net- Both groups are headed by Robert L. worked through the Trilateral Commission, Simonds, who is on the Coalition on Revival

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(COR) Steering Committee. NACE works briefly head of the Oregon chapter of the Chris- Political Economy Research Center closely with COR. NACE’s purpose is “to tian Coalition. OCA has been active in nearby 502 S. 19th Ave., Ste. 211, Bozeman, MT reclaim our Christian heritage in our public states trying to organize similar groups. 59718, 406/587-9591, www.perc.org schools.” CEE is a division of NACE. Argues that students in public schools are “being Pacific Legal Foundation Conservative think-tank. Challenges strict taught a socialist global worldview, and being 10360 Old Placerville Road, Ste. 100, environmental regulations. indoctrinated with new age, atheistic and value- Sacramento, CA 95827, 916/362-2833, Populist Party free ideologies.” Together, both groups publish www.pacificlegal.org Repeated schisms make it difficult to track, the newsletter. Educational Newsline Conservative legal foundation. Challenges but essentially an electoral formation that pro- National Association of Evangelicals environmental regulations. motes a hard right-wing version of populism regarding government bureaucracy, mixed 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 522, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays with nativism that in some instances embraces Washington, DC 20036, 202/789-1011, (P-FOX) theories of racism and fascism. www.nae.net 1401 1/2 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314, A large and influential group that represents 703/739-8220, www.pfox.org Pro-Life Action League conservative evangelicals in Washington, DC. Christ-centered network of “parents, friends 6160 N. Cicero Ave., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL 60646, 773/777-2900, www.prolifeaction.org National Association for the Research and family of loved ones struggling with homo- sexuality.” Advocates for lesbians and gay men Director Joseph M. Scheidler is author of and Therapy of Homosexuality to convert to heterosexuality through religious Closed: 99 Ways to Stop Abortion. Promotes 16633 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 1340, Encino, CA conversion. militant direct action. 91436, 818/789-4440, www.narth.com Secular exgay organization comprised of Parents’ Music Resource Center Project Reality psychoanalysts, psychiatrists and others who PO Box 815, McLean, VA 22101, PO Box 97, Golf, IL 60029, 874/729-3298, advocate for homosexuals to convert to 703/748-3130 www.projectreality.org heterosexuality. Seeks constraints or codes that would affect Produces the abstinence-only curricula free expression and the arts. Supports parental Choosing the Best and Facing Reality. Director is National Committee of Catholic warning system for music it finds offensive. Kathleen M. Sullivan. Original name of Project Laymen Some fear this would lead to censorship. Reality was Project Respect, which was a sub- 215 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10016, Among the founders were: Tipper Gore, wife sidiary of the Committee on the Status of 212/685-5210 of former Vice President Albert Gore; Susan Women, run by Sullivan. Project Respect origi- Publishes Catholic Eye, a conservative Baker, wife of former Secretary of State James nally promoted Sex Respect, an abstinence-only Catholic newsletter. Related to Human Life Baker; Georgie Packwood, wife of former Sena- curriculum now handled by Respect, Inc. Foundation, Inc. and connected to the tor Robert Packwood; and Nancy Thurmond, (Not to be confused with Respect, Inc., despite National Review. wife of South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond. earlier ties.) One Nation/One California Pioneer Fund Project Respect English for the Children, 555 Bryant St., 1204 Third Ave., Ste. 150, New York, NY Renamed. See Project Reality. #371, Palo Alto, CA 943011, 650/853-0360, 10021, 212/696-8635, www.pioneerfund.org Promise Keepers www.onenation.org Funds research in a pattern that suggests a P.O Box 103001, Denver, CO 80250-3001, Millionaire Ron Unz’s organization through problematic concern with biologically-determi- which he ran the antibilingual education cam- nate racial nationalism. Stated goal is to aid 800/888-7595, www.promisekeepers.org paign Proposition 227 in California. “research and study into the problems of human Mass-based Christian men’s movement. race betterment with special reference to the Founded by University of Colorado football Operation Rescue people of the United States.” coach Bill McCartney in 1990. While project- ing an image of spirituality, leaders of Promise PO Box 740066, Dallas, TX 75374, Pioneer Institute 972/494-5316, www.orn.org Keepers seem bent on gaining social and politi- 85 Devonshire St., 8th Floor, Boston, MA cal power. Promise Keepers say men should Aggressively fights abortion rights with mili- “reclaim” authority from their wives. tant clinic actions that cross the line from civil 02109, 617/723-2277, disobedience to assault. Founded in Bingham- www.pioneerinstitute.org Reason Foundation ton, NY. Headed by Philip (Flip) Benham. Conservative state think-tank promoting free market solutions to social problems. 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 400, Los Angeles, Opus Dei Founded in 1988 by Lovett C. Peters, “a Boston CA 90034, 310/391-2245, www.reason.org 524 North Ave., Ste. 200, New Rochelle, NY businessman, philanthropist, and trustee of the Conservative libertarian think-tank. 10801, 914/235-1201, www.opusdei.org Foundation for Economic Education and Challenges strict environmental regulations. Hillsdale College.” Reactionary fundamentalist Catholic lay Respect, Inc. society. Extremely influential within the central Plymouth Rock Foundation PO Box 349, Bradley, IL 60915, administration of the Roman Catholic Church. 1120 Long Pond Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360, 815/932-8389, www.sexrespect.com Oregon Citizen’s Alliance 508/833-1189, 800/210-1620, Produces Sex Respect abstinence-only PO Box 9276, Brooks, OR 97305, www.plymrock.org curriculum designed to replace comprehensive 503/463-0653, Rus Walton leads a campaign to promote sexuality education courses. Early workbook written by Coleen Kelly Mast. www.oregoncitizensalliance.org the idea that America was meant to be a Christ- Started by Lon Mabon, the OCA sponsored ian nation in an effort to “reclaim America for the antigay Oregon Abnormal Behavior and Jesus Christ.” Student Protection Act Initiatives. Mabon was

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Rockford Institute Teen Aid, Inc. 928 North Main St., Rockford, IL 61103, 723 E. Jackson, Spokane, WA 99207, RIGHT WING IDEOLOGUES 815/964-5819, www.rockfordinstitute.org 509/466-8679, 800/357-2868, Samuel Blumenfeld Paleoconservative think-tank. Publications www.teen-aid.org of the Rockford Institute, which is led by Allan A prolific writer currently writing weekly “An organization which develops, promotes, articles for Is also author Carlson, include: The Family in America, and WoldNetDaily.com. and provides family life education materials of a Chronicles (formerly Chronicles of Culture). A NEA: Trojan Horse in American Education, that focus on premarital abstinence and par- major source of the theory that the National main concern is the erosion of traditional values ent/teen communication.” Opposes compre- resulting from an increasingly pluralistic society. Education Association is part of an immense hensive sexuality education, publishes Me, My secular humanist conspiracy. Previously pub- World, My Future among other abstinence-only Rutherford Institute lished the Blumenfeld Education Report. Back curricula. issues will be available on CD-rom, through his PO Box 7482, Charlottesville, VA 22906-7482, Tim LaHaye Ministries commercial website, http://www.alpha-phon- 804/978-3888, www.rutherford.org ics.com/. Founded by John W. Whitehead, the PO Box 2700, Washington, DC 20013, Rutherford Institute distributes tapes from the 703/830-4898, www.timlahaye.com Patrick Buchanan late Reconstructionist leader R.J. Rushdoony Led by Tim LaHaye, a former leader of Xenophobic economic nationalist and pop- and ultraconservatives such as Phyllis Schlafly Moral Majority and the Council for National ulist. Left the Republican Party during the 2000 of Eagle Forum, among others. Promotes the Policy. Publishes Pre-Trib Perspectives. presidential election and ran on the Reform secular humanism conspiracy theory. Recently Party ticket with Lenora Fulani, from the New has moderated its public image. Traditional Values Coalition Alliance Party. 100 South Anaheim Blvd., Ste. 350, Scaife Foundations Anaheim, CA 92805, 714/520-0300, Linda Chavez One Oxford Center, 301 Grand St., Ste. 3900, www.traditionalvalues.org See Center for Equal Opportunity. Pittsburgh, PA 15219, 412/392-2900, Founded and led by Rev. Louis P. Sheldon, Ward Connerly www.scaife.com TVC is active in supporting antigay initiatives Four family foundations: Sarah Scaife Foun- Member of the University of California and opposes school-based counseling programs Board of Regents, African-American conserva- dation, Scaife Family Foundation, Allegheny for gay and lesbian teens. Roger Magnuson, Foundation and the Carthage Foundation. tive, and proponent of California’s anti-affirma- author of Are Gay Rights Right?, is a frequent tive action Proposition 209. See American Civil All are leading funders of conservative and contributor to the TVC newsletter. ultraconservative causes. Rights Institute. U.S. English Shavano Institute Holly Coors 1747 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Ste. 1100, Of the Adolph Coors Foundation. On the Hillsdale College, 33 E. College St., Hillsdale, Washington, DC 20006, 202/833-0100, Heritage Foundation Board of Trustees since MI 49242, 517/437-7341, 800/437-2268 www.us-english.org 1998. President and Founder of Women of Hosted by Hillsdale College. Conservative Opposes bilingualism. Founded in 1983 Our Hemisphere Achieving Together. think tank and policy analysis group. by Senator S. I. Hayakawa and Dr. John Tanton. Tanton chaired U.S. English until James Dobson Smith Richardson Foundation he departed after a scandalous memo was See Family Research Council and Focus on 60 Jessup Road, Westport, CT 06880, leaked. The memo also led to Linda Chavez the Family. 203/222-6222, www.srf.org resigning from her position as Director. Their Leading funder of conservative and goal is to make English the only legitimate Dinesh D’Souza ultraconservative causes. language of government at all levels. It has two A founder of the right-wing student paper, arms: U.S. English Inc., which lobbies at the the Dartmouth Review, later served as senior State Policy Network state and federal level to abolish bilingual domestic policy analyst in the White House 6255 Arlington Blvd., Richmond, CA education, as well as to make English the only from 1987 to 1988. A research scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and author of 94805-1601, 510/965-9700, www.spn.org language used in government business; and the numerous books, including The Virtue of A loosely-knit network of conservative state U.S. English Foundation, a non-profit organiza- tion that shares the same goals. Prosperity and The End of Racism. Opposes think-tanks, networks, and legal foundations. affirmative action. The State Policy Network replaced an earlier U.S. Taxpayers Party network called the Madison Group. See Constitution Party. Jerry Falwell Televangelist and founder of now-defunct Summit Ministries Young America’s Foundation Moral Majority. See Coral Ridge Ministries Box 207, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 110 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170, and Liberty University. 719/685-9103, www.summit.org 800/292-9231, www.yaf.org Steve Forbes Led by David Noebel, formerly of Billy Influential right-wing youth organization. James Hargis’s Christian Crusade. Summit pub- Editor of Forbes magazine and 1996 Repub- Established by friends and former leaders of lican presidential primary candidate who advo- lishes The Summit Journal. Noebel is author of a Young Americans for Freedom. textbook used by the Christian Right: cated for a flat tax. Founded Americans for Understanding the Times: The Story of the Young Americans for Freedom Hope, Growth and Opportunity. Biblical Christian, Marxist/Leninist and Secular PO Box 3951, Wilmington, DE 19807, Humanist World View News. Samuel T. Francis 877/YAF-2170, www.yaf.com Isolationist concerned about promoting National organization of ultraconservative White culture as cornerstone of U.S. national college students. sovereignty. Authored the security section of the Heritage Foundation’s Reagan transition study,

THE PUBLIC EYE 20 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye and became legislative assistant for national theology and founder of the Chalcedon Foun- Co-author with husband, Stephan Thern- security to ultraconservative Senator John P. dation. See Christian Reconstructionism and strom, of America in Black and White: One East. Has written for the Washington Times Rutherford Institute. Nation, Indivisible. Opponent of race-based during 1980s, for Rockford Institute’s programs, including affirmative action. See Chronicles during 1990s and New American. Richard M. Scaife Center for Equal Opportunity. Has served as cochairman to American Immi- Multimillionaire heir to the Mellon family gration Control Foundation and board member fortune and a major ultraconservative funder of Ron Unz of Council of Conservative Citizens. right-wing causes. Controls three foundations, See Center for Equal Opportunity and One Sarah Scaife Foundation, Carthage Foundation Nation/One California. David Horowitz and Allegheny Foundation. Vice Chairman of See Center for the Study of Popular Culture. the Heritage Foundation Board of Trustees. Paul Weyrich See Scaife Foundations. See Free Congress Foundation. Also leader Dr. D. James Kennedy of Coalitions for America. Influential in the Protestant theocratic right. Francis A. Schaeffer See Center for Reclaiming America and Coral Evangelical activist and a pioneer of domin- John W. Whitehead Ridge Ministries. ion theology. Argued against secular humanism See the Rutherford Institute. and abortion, and challenged Christians to take Beverly LaHaye control of a sinful society. Influenced many See Concerned Women for America. early Christian Right activists, including Tim Note: A slightly different version of this list appears in Defending Democracy: An Activist Resource Kit LaHaye, John W. Whitehead, Randall Terry Tim LaHaye and Jerry Falwell. Founder of the L’Abri Fellow- (Somerville: Political Research Associates, 2001). See Tim LaHaye Ministries and Council for ship in Switzerland, and author of How Should National Policy. We Then Live? and Whatever Happened to the Rev. Sun Myung Moon Human Race?. Groups Defending Democracy Leader of the Unification Church, which Phyllis Schlafly and Diversity from Right-Wing promoted Moon as a successor to Jesus and See the Eagle Forum and the Rutherford Attack maintained a dictatorial internal structure to Institute. his list of Groups Defending Democracy build, in Moon’s words, “an automatic theoc- racy to rule the world.” Cultivated ties with Rev. Lou Sheldon Tand Diversity from Right-Wing Attack Christian Right and ultraconservative leaders Was appointed by George W. Bush to a was created to aid you in gathering infor- in the United States, the Reagan administration religious advisory council to help implement mation for organizing in your community. and the World Anti-Communist League. Bush’s faith-based initiative. See Traditional Values Coalition. We have listed organizations that in some Reed Irvine component of their work deal directly with See Accuracy in Academia and Accuracy in Christina Hoff Sommers and have resources about challenging the Media. W. H. Brady Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, formerly a Right. These organizations either monitor Grover Norquist professor at Clark University. Author of Who and analyze right-wing groups or move- President of Americans for Tax Reform Stole Feminism? How Women Have Betrayed ments, are directly affected by and working and arguably Washington’s leading right-wing Women and The War Against Boys. Claims that against certain right-wing campaigns, or strategist. He helped design former Speaker of most feminist battles have been won and women the House Newt Gingrich's 1994 Contract are achieving as much or more than men are. have published material on understanding with America. and challenging sectors of the Right. John Tanton National, regional and local organizations Marvin Olasky Editor and publisher of The Social Contract. One of President George W. Bush’s most Founded U.S. English and Federation for are all included in this list, as are groups influential advisors. Author of Compassionate American Immigration Reform (see above). working on single issues or on a broad range Conservatism: What it is, What it Does and How Formerly president of the Northern Michigan of social justice causes. While some organi- it Can Transform America. Coined the concept Planned Parenthood chapter. From 1971-1975 “compassionate conservatism,” the basis of he was chairman of the Sierra Club National zations that are primarily online resources Bush’s faith-based initiative. Professor of jour- Population Committee and from 1975-1977 he have been listed here, links to more online nalism at the University of Texas at Austin and was president of Zero Population Growth. resources and directories are listed on our editor of World. Randall Terry website, www.publiceye.org, under the red Howard Phillips Militant antichoice activist and founder and “Links” icon. Organizations with interna- See Conservative Caucus and Constitution former leader of Operation Rescue (see above). tional scope can also be found there. We Party. Founded Christian Leadership Institute “to strongly encourage you to visit our website. identify, equip and raise up men who will Larry Pratt rebuild American institutions on the Ten As with many of our projects at PRA, this See English First and Guns Owners of Commandments.” Hosts “Randall Terry Live,” is a work in progress. We apologize for any America. a daily radio program. oversights and welcome suggestions for Pat Robertson Abigail Thernstrom changes, corrections or additions. See American Center for Law & Justice and A Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute If you are interested in connecting with Christian Coalition. in New York, a commissioner on the U.S. social justice organizations defending Civil Rights Commission and a member of R.J. Rushdoony the Massachusetts State Board of Education. democratic principles and practices, see Late leader of Christian Reconstructionist

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covers local campaigns by religious and political Center for Democracy Studies our more extensive listings on our website, Right. Publishes Newsletter on Intellectual 177 E. 87th St., Ste. 501, New York, NY www.publiceye.org, at “Building Equality Freedom. 10128, 212/423-9237, www.cdsresearch.org & Democracy” under the red “Links” icon. Americans for Religious Liberty Founded in 1996 as a project of The Nation PO Box 6656, Silver Spring, MD 20916, Institute. Conducts strategic research into right-wing and antidemocratic movements in American-Arab Anti-Discrimination 301/598–2447 Committee areas including: affirmative action, reproductive Public interest educational organization rights, gender equality, education, separation of 4201 Connecticut Ave., NW, #300, with national scope dedicated to preserving the Washington, DC 20008, 202/244-2990, church and state, law and democracy, and the American tradition of religious, intellectual, militias. Intensive research on Promise Keepers. www.adc.org and personal freedom in a secular, democratic Publishes PKWatch newsletter. It has also pro- National nonsectarian civil rights organiza- state. Publishes a newsletter, the Voice of Reason. duced a video as well as a detailed report on tion committed to defending the rights of peo- Several books and pamphlets available. Promise Keepers. Copublisher with Political ple of Arab descent. Produces periodic reports Research Associates and Equal Partners in on incidents of violence and the nature of anti- Americans United for Separation Faith of Challenging the Promise Keepers: An Arab prejudice. Publishes a bimonthly newslet- of Church and State Organizer’s Information Packet. ter, the ADC Times. 518 C St., NE, Washington, DC 20002, 202/466-3234, www.au.org Center for Democratic Renewal American Civil Liberties Union National membership organization. PO Box 50469, Atlanta, GA 30302, 125 Broad St., 18th Floor, New York, NY Several state and local chapters. Monitors the 404/221-0025, www.thecdr.org 10004, 212/549-2500, www.aclu.org Religious Right and promotes church-state sep- Community-based coalition fighting hate National membership organization, many aration. Opposes public funding of parochial group activity. Has numerous local affiliates. local chapters. Interested in the threat to civil schools. Supports religiously neutral public Write for complete resource list. Every civil liberties posed by aspects of the Religious Right, education. Several pamphlets available on rights or human relations office should have a including school prayer, school vouchers, equal church/state topics, and packets of articles on copy of the handbook When Hate Groups Come educational and employment opportunity (on the Religious Right in politics, and on school to Town to provide a ready response to incidents the basis of sex, race, and national origin), vouchers. Write for information. Resources of hate-motivated violence or intimidation. reproductive freedom, welfare reform, pornog- include a monthly magazine, Church & State Extensive list of publications. raphy, the NEA, capital punishment, the war and a videotape, Religious Freedom: Made in on drugs, and AIDS policy. Series of books on the U.S.A. Center for Media and Democracy constitutional rights, some available in book- 520 University Ave. #301, WI 53703, stores. Write for full list. Anti-Defamation League 608/260-9713, www.prwatch.org of B’nai B’rith Nonprofit, public interest organization American Jewish Committee 823 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017, Jacob Blaustein Building, 165 E. 56th St., dedicated to investigative reporting on the 212/490-2525, www.adl.org public relations industry. Serves journalists, New York, NY 10022, 212/751-4000, Largest and most frequently cited researchers and others seeking to recognize and www.ajc.org resource on anti-Jewish bigotry and prejudice. combat manipulative and misleading PR prac- National membership organization with National organization with many regional tices. Publishes an excellent newsletter, PRWatch. many local chapters and international offices. offices. Print and electronic media resources are Protects the rights and freedoms of Jews the extensive. Special reports on Skinheads, the Ku Center for New Community world over; combats bigotry and antisemitism. Klux Klan, Identity Churches, Liberty Lobby, PO Box 346066, Chicago, IL 60634, Examines rise of the Religious Right and the Far LaRouche, and many other topics. Call for 708/848-0319, www.newcomm.org Right, especially armed militias. Publications current availability and pricing. Publishes two A faith-based, rural-urban initiative with a and programs on hate on internet and talk newsletters, ADL On The Frontline and Law mission to revitalize congregations and commu- radio; Christian Identity; militia movement; Enforcement Bulletin. nities for genuine social, economic, and politi- Holocaust denial; bigotry on campus; Louis Boston Coalition for Freedom cal democracy. The Center’s “Building Farrakhan. Original publisher of Commentary, Democracy” project is aimed at countering far- a leading neoconservative publication now of Expression right, antidemocratic movements in the Midwest, published independently. c/o Mobius Gallery, 354 Congress St., Boston, and is carried out through monitoring activities American Jewish Congress MA 02210, 617/542-7416, and education and organizing initiatives. www.ultranet.com/~kyp/bcfe.html 15 E. 84th St., New York, NY 10028, Local alliance of writers, artists, arts admin- Center for the Study of Hate 212/879–4500, www.ajcongress.org istrators, educators, and citizens concerned and Extremism National membership organization with about censorship, arts advocacy, and the right of College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, local chapters. Coordinated publication of all segments of society to be heard. California State University, 5500 University instructive pamphlet: Religion in the Public Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407, Schools: A Joint Statement of Current Law Catholics for a Free Choice www.hatemonitor.org endorsed by a wide range of religious and secu- 1436 U St., NW, Ste. 301, Washington, DC lar groups. Many other useful publications. National research and policy center that 20009, 202/986-6093, www.cath4choice.org examines the ways that bigotry, advocacy of American Library Association Research, policy analysis, education, and extreme methods, or the use of terrorism deny Intellectual Freedom Committee, 50 E. Huron, advocacy on issues of gender equality and repro- civil or human rights to people on the basis of ductive health. Many publications in English, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orienta- Chicago, IL 60611, 800/545-2433, Spanish and Portuguese. Excellent book on the www.ala.org tion, disability or other relevant status charac- Catholic Right, with updates. Works both teristic. Seeks to aid scholars, community Monitors censorship, school curricula, nationally and internationally. library protests, legal decisions. Frequently Resources continued on page 24

THE PUBLIC EYE 22 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye Conservative Catholic Mayhem at the United Nations Uncovered

Bad Faith at the UN: Drawing Back the Curtain on the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute

Bad Faith at the UN examines the history, activities and finances of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute (CAFHRI), a conservative, anti-reproductive rights Catholic organization that lobbies the UN. Among the key findings:

➣ CAFHRI was established by Human Life International (HLI), an anti-abortion organization that was denied UN accreditation.

To Order, Contact: ➣ CAFHRI has applied for special nongovernmental Catholics for a Free Choice organization (NGO) status at the UN but its 1436 U St., NW Suite 301 spokespeople and literature routinely disparage Washington, DC 20009-3997 and denigrate the UN and its work. Tel: 202-986-6093 ➣ CAFHRI sought to hide the fact that its primary Fax:202-332-7995 purpose is to serve as a resource for the Holy See Email: [email protected] at the UN. Url: www.catholicsforchoice.org Includes appendices of original court documents.

Only $10.00 a copy.

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Resources continued from page 22 biased reporting, censored news, media merg- ism. Provides speakers, available for talk shows ers, press/state cronyism, the power of corporate & interviews. Publishes the activists, government officials, law enforce- Freedom Writer. owners and advertisers, and right-wing influ- ment, the media and others with objective ences in the media. Write for publications list. Institute for the Study of Academic information to aid them in their examination Racism at Ferris State University and implementation of law and policy. The Fight the Right Network PO Box 510, Big Rapids, MI 49307, Citizens Project PO Box 2084, Philadelphia, PA 19103-0084, 231/591-3612, PO Box 2085, Colorado Springs, CO 80901, 215/389-1400 www.ferris.edu/htmls/othersrv/isar/homepage.htm 719/520-9899, www.citproj.ppages.com A regional organization that has various A nonprofit educational foundation that projects that work to oppose “the political Researches the Religious Right, especially monitors academic racism and serves as a ascendancy of theocrats and fascists.” in Colorado. Took a strong stand in exposing resource center for scholars, legislators, civil theocratic bigotry behind Colorado’s Amend- rights organizations, and journalists. Mostly Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against an online resource. ment 2. Publishes a newsletter, Freedom Watch. Defamation (GLAAD) Clearinghouse on Environmental 248 W. 35th St., 8th Floor, New York, NY The Interfaith Alliance Advocacy and Research (CLEAR) 10001, 800/GAYMEDIA 1012 14th St., NW, Ste. 700, Washington, DC 503/236-8788, [email protected], 8455 Beverly Blvd., Ste. 305, Los Angeles, CA 20005, 202/639-6370, Archive of old website at 90048, 323/658-6775, www.glaad.org www.interfaithalliance.org www.ewg.org/pub/home/clear/clear.html National organization that promotes fair, National alliance of religious leaders con- Works to expose corporate agenda of the accurate, and inclusive representation of indi- cerned about the narrow vision of the Religious Wise Use movement. Currently exists as an viduals and events in all media as a means of Right. Promotes positive role of faith as a heal- email newsletter, A Clear View. To subscribe challenging homophobia and all forms of dis- ing and constructive force in public life. crimination based on sexual orientation or send email to: [email protected] and type Institute for Public Accuracy “subscribe CLEAR_View” in body of message. gender identity. Publishes a newsletter: GLAAD Bulletin. 65 Ninth St., Ste. 3, San Francisco, CA 94103, DataCenter 415/552-5378, www.accuracy.org 1904 Franklin St., Ste. 900, Oakland, CA Holocaust Survivors & Friends in Challenges the assertions of right-wing 94612, 800/735-3741, www.igc.org/datacen- Pursuit of Justice think-tanks like the Heritage Foundation that ter/ 800 New Loudon Rd., #400, Latham, NY have enormous impact on news coverage and political discourse in the United States. A Research by contract into a variety of topics 12110, 518/785-0035, nationwide consortium, IPA has a roster of 200 with special expertise in corporations and www.holocausteducation.org researchers and analysts, serves as a resource for current political issues. Serves organizations Publishes materials refuting Holocaust media professionals, and helps bring other throughout the country. Large collection of deniers and “historical revisionists.” Coordi- voices to the mass-media table by building com- clippings and specialized computer skills for nates survivor lectures and exhibits. Provides munication with alternative media outlets and searching electronic databases. Write for com- services mostly to upstate New York. grassroots activists. plete resource list. Independent Media Institute Montana Human Rights Network Equal Partners in Faith 77 Federal St., San Francisco, 2nd Floor, PO Box 1222, Helena, MT 59624, 2026 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20026, CA 94107, 415/284–1420, 406/442-5506, www.mhrn.org 202/296-4672 x14, www.us.net/epf www.independentmedia.org Frontline human rights group in the heart A national coalition of clergy and faith- National electronic news service and of militia country. Coordinates Montana Youth based activists committed to equality among all information clearinghouse for editors, journal- Action Network. Publications include, two people concerned about the Promise Keepers’ ists, and activists on the myriad aspects quarterlies: and and a use of Christian teachings to create a divisive of the culture war, particularly attacks on Network News Newsflash, compilation of essays by progressive leaders in and potentially dangerous message. Copub- freedom of expression. Montana, lisher with Political Research Associates and the Provacateur. Center for Democracy Studies of Challenging Institute for Democracy Studies National Campaign for Freedom the Promise Keepers: An Organizer’s Information 177 East 87th St., Ste. 501, New York, of Expression Packet. Also copublished Challenging the Ex- NY 10128, 212/423-9237, Gay Movement with PRA and NGLTF. 1429 G St., NW PMB #416, Washington, DC www.institutefordemocracy.org 20005-2009, 202/393-2787, www.ncfe.net The Institute for Democracy Studies is a Facing History and Ourselves Focuses on challenges to artistic expression. nonprofit, tax-exempt research and educational Published 16 Hurd Rd., Brookline, MA 02445, center devoted to the study of antidemocratic A Guide for Understanding, Preparing 617/232-1595, www.facing.org religious and political movements and organiza- for, and Responding to Challenges to Freedom of Publishes the Publishes high school curricula on the tions in the United States and internationally. Artistic Expression. NCFE Bulletin quarterly. Holocaust, slavery, Armenian genocide, and Has programs on Law and Democracy, Religion theory of prejudice and violence. Addresses a and Democracy and Reproductive Rights and National Center for the broad range of human rights issues. Democracy. Pro-Choice Majority Fairness and Accuracy in Institute for First Amendment Studies PO Box 1315, Hightstown, NJ 08520, Reporting (FAIR) PO Box 589, Great Barrington, MA 01230, 609/443-8780 130 W. 25th St., New York, NY 10001, 413/274-0012, www.ifas.org Works for reproductive freedom. Monitors 212/633–6700, www.fair.org Tracks the Religious Right and covers the actions and the individuals who are engaged National mediawatch group. Publishes separation of church and state issues. Reliable in harassment and intimidation of abortion Extra!, a bimonthly magazine that examines expertise on Religious Right and reconstruction- providers and the women who need their ser-

THE PUBLIC EYE 24 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye vices. Provides resources to providers and to Northwest Coalition for Political Research Associates the prochoice community in an effort to Human Dignity 1310 Broadway, Ste. 201, Somerville, MA responsively educate the public, legislators, PO Box 21428, Seattle, WA 98111, 02144, 617/666-5300, www.publiceye.org law enforcement personnel, and the media. 206/762-5627, www.nwchd.org Independent research center that monitors National Coalition Coalition of public, private, and govern- and analyzes the US political right. Extensive Against Censorship mental organizations that monitors supremacist twenty-year file and publication archive on right-wing movements ranging from New 275 Seventh Ave., 20th Floor, New York, NY groups and activities. Holds an annual confer- ence and symposium on the Far Right and hate Right to White supremacist groups. Publishes 10001, 212/807-6222, www.ncac.org crimes. A good resource for activists. a periodical, The Public Eye. Extensive publica- Alliance of religious, educational, profes- tions list. sional, artistic, labor and civil rights groups that The Pennsylvania Alliance works to educate about the dangers of censor- for Democracy The Prejudice Institute ship and how to oppose it. Publishes a newslet- 300 N Second St., Ste. 906, Harrisburg, PA 2743 Maryland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21218, ter, Censorship News. 17108-3056, www.padnet.org 410/366-9456, www.prejudiceinstitute.org National Committee for A regional alliance engaging in promoting A national center with a comprehensive Responsive Philanthropy democratic values, including respect for a approach to the problems of prejudice and intergroup conflict. Conducts research, consul- 2001 S St., NW Ste. 620, Washington, DC diverse society, separation of church and state, and individual rights as guaranteed in the tation, training, education, and operates a clear- 20009, 202/387-9177, www.ncrp.org Constitution. inghouse for information on current events and Seeks to make philanthropy more responsive model programs of prejudice reduction, preven- to people with the least wealth, more open and People Against Racist Terror tion, and response. Publishes a newsletter, accountable and more relevant to critical public PO Box 1055, Culver City, CA 90232, Perspectives. needs. Published an excellent study titled 310/495-0299, www.antiracist.org Moving a Public Policy Agenda: the Strategic ProChoice Resource Center Produces reports with a radical analysis Philanthropy of Conservative Foundations which 16 Willett Ave., Port Chester, NY 10573, documents the role and work that key institu- of racism, White supremacy, police abuse, anti- Jewish and anti-Arab activity, and fascism that 914/690-0938, 800/733-1973, tions and groups have played in developing the www.prochoiceresource.org institutional base of American conservatism. feature substantial research and an accessible Helps grassroots organizations in their fight Publishes a quarterly newsletter, NCRP News. style. Opposes colonialism and supports efforts to free political prisoners. Publishes a newspa- for reproductive freedom in the US. Provides National Conference for per, Turning the Tide: Journal of Anti-Racist prochoice activists with on-site trainings, Community and Justice Action, Research & Education. Previous reports technical assistance, publications, and links to have been collected in the book White Lies White local and national prochoice activities. Publishes 475 Park Ave. S., 19th Floor, New York, NY Power: The Fight Against White Supremacy & ProChoice IDEA: How Grassroots Fought the 10016-6901, 212/206-0006, www.nccj.org Reactionary Violence by Michael Novick. The Opposition—and Won. Formerly National Conference of Christians southern CA affiliate, and western regional and Jews. A nonprofit human relations organi- contact of the Anti-Racist Action Network. Project Tocsin zation with 65 regional offices dedicated to 6521 Capital Circle, Sacramento, CA 95828, fighting bias, bigotry and racism. Focuses on People for the American Way 916/381-3115, interreligious affairs, youth and education, 2000 M St., NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC www.rthoughtsrfree.org/tocsin/tocsin.htm workplace and community relations programs. 20036, 202/467-4999, 800/326-7329, Tracks the political activities of the Religious Resource materials on multicultural education, www.pfaw.org Right in California. Publishes a variety of mate- interreligious relations, and citizenship/pluralism. National political action committee. Con- rials on Christian dominionism and reconstruc- National Education Association ducts research, legal and educational work on tionism. Also tracks funding of right-wing political candidates. 1201 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036, Religious Right and its allies. Has several reports and press releases on the rise 202/833-4000, www.nea.org of the Religious Right and homophobic cam- Public Good Project The largest teachers union in the United paigns. Resources include a newsletter, PO Box 28547, Bellingham, WA 98228, States. Maintains an active Human and Civil Right-Wing Watch and a videotape, The Reli- 360/734-6642, Rights Committee. Write for information gious Right, Then and Now. Extensive publica- http://nwcitizen.com/publicgood/ about resources on combating censorship in tions list. schools. A research and education project working in the Northwest that focuses on conflicts where Political Ecology Group democratic values are being challenged. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force 965 Mission St., Ste. 218, San Francisco, CA (NGLTF) 94103, 415/777-3488, www.igc.org/peg Rethinking Schools 1700 Kalomara Rd., NW, Washington, DC A multiracial, volunteer based organization 1001 East Keefe Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212, 20009, 202/332-6483, www.ngltf.org working for environmental justice in the San 414/964-9646, www.rethinkingschools.org Progressive national gay, lesbian, bisexual, Francisco Bay Area. Brings people together for A nonprofit, independent newspaper with and transgender organization. Along with collaborative action, participatory education, a national scope advocating the reform of ele- advocacy at the national level, NGLTF supports leadership development, and for carrying out mentary and secondary schools. Emphasis on state and local activists through its field pro- campaigns with national and international urban schools and issues of equity and social gram. Publishes a number of organizing impact. Published The Greening of Hate on the justice. Published by teachers and educators resources for activists and holds Creating campaign to persuade the Sierra Club to favor with contributing writers from around the Change, a national annual conference for immigration restrictions. country. Other publications include: GLBT activists. 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of common sense morality…passionate ter to supporters, Edwin J. Feulner, the about helping others.” In her own words Foundation’s president, emphasizes that it “Teaching, preaching and nagging about “must step up to the plate and provide the fac- morals, values and ethics as a way of having tual ammunition conservatives need to wage a richer, substantial, meaningful, satisfying their battles for the values and policies we life—that’s my mission!” share…. In this moment of increased uncer- Eyes Talking to the Christian Broadcasting tainty, Heritage will continue to strive for that RIGHT Network’s Sandy Engel, Dr. Laura had this same level of impact. But, as you might to say: “The Jewish people have the assign- expect, the stunning developments of this ment to help perfect the world to help bring week will make the job of The Heritage “SAVAGE EXIT.” the reality of God and God’s nature and Foundation more difficult. Your generous character to the earth: you know, an old financial support will help us to deliver the “Are you sick and tired of mindless abortion assignment, an infinite and eternal assign- conservative message more broadly and more doctors, bushy-legged feminazis, and slack- ment. And I take it very seriously. When I effectively.” jawed bleeding-hearts deciding the fate of started reading scriptures—You shall be unto America’s innocent? Well idle no longer Source: Heritage Foundation Email “Fight the Liberal Me a nation of priests —I went, ‘That’s Power Shift,” 5/25/01 noble soldier! what I’m supposed to do.’ It was an assign- Savage Exit lets you fight back for fetal ment with a tremendous, sometimes unbe- rights in thrilling first-person shooter action! “CHRISTIAN PRAYINGVS. lievably burdensome, responsibility. That’s Take control of our unborn hero Wade— PAGAN BRAYING.” where that lies, and I do pray that I can live trapped inside a hostile womb and being up to that adequately.” Patience Nave, a Christian woman and chair assaulted by evil abortionists. Seize their of the school board in Citrus County, Florida unholy weapons of murder to slice and blast Source: CBN.com http://cbn.com/CC/article/1,1183,PTID2546%7CCHI evidently lost her patience with Charles your way out of an inhospitable uterus! Fight D101024%7CCIID140278,00.html Schrader, a Wiccan man who insisted on through scads of sinister surgeons and an army of ideologue interns in the OR! Hijack an incubator and roll through hospital cor- “THE MINNEAPOLIS 12: ridors, bringing the wrath of God upon level STANDING UP TO KNAVES after level of heavily-armed security and WITH KNIVES” whining, misguided liberals intent on com- pleting the job your heartless mother left Jan LaRue, senior director of Legal Studies at the Family Research Council (FRC) frets unfinished! Utilize up to twelve different EyeLASHES weapons, including the scalpel, the Glock that as “ALA bureaucrats don’t work in 9mm, the AK-47 Assault Rifle, and the libraries—they don’t have to clean up after Tongue of Jesus Kerosene Flamethrower to the porn or be threatened with a knife by a A hate crimes smite the wicked pagan enemy! By the time porn-surfing addict who's been told his time you’re done with them, the only ‘choice’ on the computer is up.” So, LaRue and FRC “ they’ll have left is between a faceful of shrap- welcomed the Equal Employment Oppor- education nel and a lakeful of fire. tunity Commission’s announcement finding Savage Exit combines awesome 3D graph- probable cause of a sexually hostile work envi- mandate amounts ics, lightning-fast gameplay, and righteous ronment for 12 Minneapolis public librari- morality into the most fundamental training ans exposed to internet pornography. FRC to a license to for the TRUE children of the Lord!” said that it “knew it was just a matter of time “Coming Soon” from Jehovahtek which before some dedicated librarians would stand stigmatize is apparently “dedicated to developing the up to the American Library Association and coolest games for the most faithful of the rescue their library.” Christian flock” and whose “products combine state of Source: American Family Association Alert, 5/25/01 the art technology with absolute righteous children. ideology!” “JEFFORDS’ SWITCH-HITS Source: Jehovahtek Enterprises, HERITAGE HARD.” ” Source: Concerned Women for America, from a http://www.geocities.com/jehovahtek/ Senator Jim Jeffords’ recent decision to go form letter to George W. Bush urging him to see independent has apparently affected the that any hate crimes education provision is dropped from any education bill he signs. “PRIESTLY BURDEN.” Heritage Foundation’s pocketbook as much CBN.com calls her “the no-nonsense voice as its political and policy preferences. In a let-

THE PUBLIC EYE 26 SUMMER 2001 The Public Eye praying along with her and other board mem- that every “Mountaineer” of WV, bers at a recent school board meeting. Barbara every “Hillbilly” of KY, every “Cracker” of GA, FREE VERSUS Behrendt, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports every “Red-Neck” of the South, every “Cow- democracy is a process that “Nave asked a deputy to remove Charles boy” of the West, and every Farmer, Miner, that assumes the majority of people Schrader . . . who has protested the board’s Worker and “Red-Blooded-Manly-Ameri- given enough accurate information decision to open meetings with Christian can” take a stand—and BOYCOTT all prod- prayers. When he began to pray over Nave's ucts & services from “Miller Brewing Co.”! and access to a free and open debate invocation Tuesday, she excused herself from Treat every product from “Miller reach the proper decisions the prayer and said, ‘Mr. Schrader, you are out Brewing Co.” with the same disdain and to extend equality of order. We have someone else speaking…. contempt as you would any product labeled, preserve liberty I’m going to ask you to respect other people.’ “Made in China”! Miller Brewing Co. is an and defend freedom He refused, saying he had as much right to affront to the overwhelming majority of pray as she did. Deputy Joe Faherty told Americans who are hardworking and decent by Chip Berlet Schrader that he was violating a statute that family members! They are in open attack forbids disrupting an educational function. on the very fabric of Western Christendom the health & welfare of the nation demands He asked Schrader to stop or to leave the meet- & Culture by pandering to a self-styled spe- that a limit be set upon such parasitic corpo- ing. Schrader refused, lying on the floor cial interest group based solely on “sexual rations pandering to such debauchery! Just as before the board members and challenging the practices”! no one has the right to poison someone’s food deputy. ‘Am I under arrest?’ he asked. ‘If I put When any corporation for the sake of or water, nor poison any mind with pornog- my hands on you, you will go to jail,’ Faherty greed has to sink to the levels of such perver- raphy—neither should any corporation be told him.” sion and become itself reprobate—what good permitted to undermine the fabric of social is it any longer? Source: Barbara Behrendt, St. Petersburg Times, 5/23/01 order or public health. Pursuant to the laws of every state, “cor- Crimes of this magnitude are no different porations” are “creatures of the state” and are “WV REFORM PARTY than those who “profit-in-war”—since “Miller regulated accordingly. Ample case law shows DECLARES: BOYCOTT Brewing Co.” is now profiteering in a “cul- that corporations are permitted existence for ‘MILLER BREWING CO!’” tural war” against the best interest of this the benefit of the Citizens of the State—there- Nation!” “Since the “Miller Brewing Co.” has now fore when any corporation violates its pub- sponsored an insert ad in the LA Times lic trust it should have its “charter” revoked Source: http://www.iconservative.com/wv_reform_party_declares.htm tled, “Sporting Life–The Complete Guide to and its assets confiscated and nationalized! Gay Nightlife in LA,” we think it is high time Such is the case with “Miller Brewing Co.”— Compiled by Nikhil Aziz and Rebecca Sablo.

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Resources continued from page 25 Columbus, Rethinking Our Classrooms, and with more than 200 titles in print. Titles periodicals, including impressive resources Classroom Crusades: Responding to the Religious include: Spiritual Warfare: The Politics of the on the political Right and Religious Right. Right’s Agenda for Public Schools. Christian Right, by Sara Diamond; Eyes Right! Challenging the Right Wing Backlash, edited by Texas Freedom Network RWWatch Chip Berlet; The Coors Connection: How Coors PO Box 1624, Austin, Texas 78767, www.topica.com/lists/rwwatch Family Philanthropy Undermines Democratic 512/322-0545, www.tfn.org A project of Organizers’ Collaborative Pluralism, by Russ Bellant; Old Nazis, The New A statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan alliance (www.organizenow.net). A low-traffic email Right, and the Republican Party: Domestic Fascist that includes over 7500 religious and commu- forum that responds to right-wing campaigns to Networks and U.S. Cold War Politics, by Russ nity leaders. Works to counter the growing misrepresent the truth in order to undermine Bellant. Call or see website for complete cata- social and political influence of the Religious democracy. To subscribe send a blank email to: logue of publications. Right in Texas. [email protected]. Southerners on New Ground (SONG) Wisconsin Research Center Sexuality Information and Education PO Box 3912, Louisville, KY 40201, PO Box 510051, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Council of the United States (SIECUS) 502/896-2070, 414/272-9984, www.wisresearch.com 130 West 42nd St., Ste. 350, New York, NY www.peopleforprogress.net/sng/htm An information clearinghouse on the Right 10036-7802, 212/819-9770, www.siecus.org Seeks to place lesbian, gay, bisexual, and in Wisconsin. Publishes a quarterly newsletter National organization dedicated to affirm- transgender organizing in an antiracist, class- and maintains a cross-referenced database con- ing that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of conscious framework. Integrates work against taining 20,000 documents, which are available life. Develops, collects, and disseminates infor- homophobia into freedom struggles in the to the public on request. mation, promotes comprehensive education, south. Provides information for house meetings and advocates the right of individuals to make on the Right, participatory workshops on the The Womens Project responsible sexual choices. Projects have been economy, and publishes a journal, SONG. 2224 Main St., Little Rock, AK 72206, launched to help communities fight attacks on Southern Poverty Law Center 501/372-5113, [email protected] sexuality education. Focuses on political organizing and strategy. 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104, Back issues of newsletter have excellent articles Simon Wiesenthal Center 334/264–0286, www.splcenter.org on Religious Right. Publishes a quarterly 1399 South Roxbury, Los Angeles, CA 90035, National organization. Combats hate, newsletter, Transformation. Also published In the 800/900-9036, www.wiesenthal.com intolerance and discrimination through Time of the Right by Suzanne Pharr; Homophobia: International Jewish human rights organi- education and litigation. Has developed a A Weapon of Sexism also by Suzanne Pharr; zation. Extensive collection on the Holocaust Teaching Tolerance curriculum. Monitors mili- Resource Manual for Women in Arkansas; and and the dynamics of prejudice. Write or see tia and antigovernment groups and has close Handbook for Victims of Hate Violence. Offers website for complete resource list. Library open relationship with government law enforcement technical assistance on grant writing and orga- to the public. agencies. Publishes a newsletter on hate groups, nization development to nonprofits. State and Intelligence Report. regional focus but excellent model. South End Press 7 Brookline St. #1, Cambridge, MA 02139, State Historical Society of Wisconsin Periodicals Collection, 816 State St., Madison, Note: A slightly different version of this list appears in 617/547-4002, 800/533-8478 (for book Defending Democracy: An Activist Resource Kit orders only), www.southendpress.org WI, 53706, 608/264-6400, (Somerville: Political Research Associates, 2001). Collective nonprofit progressive publisher www.shsw.wisc.edu Has large microfilm collection of obscure

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