Racism
Vermont senator resigns after racist chat involvement
Vermont state Sen. Sam Douglass announced his resignation on Friday following pressure from Republican leaders over his participation in a hate-filled Young Republican group chat. The chat, uncovered by POLITICO, included racist messages, leading to job losses for several members. Douglass cited family safety and his duty to set a good example in his decision to step down.
Leaked young Republican chats prompt firings and GOP divisions
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A leaked Telegram group chat among young Republican leaders, filled with racist slurs and antisemitic jokes, has led to multiple firings and resignations. Politico's report on the exchanges, spanning January to August 2025, drew widespread condemnation from Republican organizations but defense from Vice President J.D. Vance. The scandal highlights tensions within the GOP over extremism and accountability.
Racist song sung at Muf event in Gothenburg
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At an Octoberfest event organized by the Moderate Youth League (Muf) in Gothenburg, a few participants sang the racist phrase 'ausländer raus'. The incident, witnessed by a Green Youth profile, is now under investigation by the organization, which views it gravely. The song's origins trace back to far-right circles in Germany.
GOP grapples with racist chats and policy proposals
Recent revelations of racist messages in Republican group chats have spotlighted overt bigotry within the party. Vice presidential candidate JD Vance dismissed concerns over such incidents, while explicit remarks by Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia have drawn widespread criticism. These events underscore racism in both communications and proposed policies aimed at a 'whiter America.'
Four men charged for racist assaults in Stockholm
Four men in their 20s, linked to the far-right Aktivklubb Sverige, have been charged with several unprovoked violent acts motivated by racism on a night in August in central Stockholm. One of the men is caught on film making a Hitler salute while fleeing. Researcher Christer Mattsson describes the violence as 'racist pleasure violence'.