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"The Fiery Cross guards you at nights."

zarq — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:20:45 -0800

In the 1920's, the Ku Klux Klan operated a resort for Christian white supremacists called Kool Koast Kamp near Rockport, TX. For just a dollar a day per family, they offered swimming and "big game fishing" in "deep blue surf," educational activities and "watermelon parties." All under the protection of a "fiery cross" and "an officer of the law, the same Christian sentiment." (Brochure pages 1, 2, 3, 4) Alternate links to images of the brochure pages: 1, 2, 3, 4

Stetson Kennedy

Miko — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:10:46 -0800

Stetson Kennedy died yesterday at 94. The folklorist and writer was best known for infiltrating and exposing the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, increasing public resistance to the organization and helping lead to the revocation of their national charter. Kennedy revealed details of the KKK to writers of the popular radio show "Superman," giving the Man of Steel a new postwar enemy through 16 episodes of the series "Superman vs. the Klan". Kennedy became friends with Woody Guthrie. In 1952, Kennedy ran for Florida Governor, and Guthrie wrote a campaign song for him. Here's the Billy Bragg and Wilco version of the song. Kennedy was classed 4F during WWII and was unable to enlist. Of his motivation, he said "All my friends were in service and they were being shot at in a big way. They were fighting racism whether they knew it or not. At least I could see if I could do something about the racist terrorists in our backyard." Photo gallery. Kennedy coined the term Frown Power. His papers are archived at Georgia State University Library..

The KKK in photos

exogenous — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:19:54 -0800

Anthony Karen has photographed today's Klan for LIFE magazine.

When you care enough to boycott...

mudpuppie — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:29:48 -0800

"It is against the fiber of God's Law and against all of Christianity, that a company who makes religious worship cards, religious holiday cards and Christian greeting cards, would stoop to the lowly depths and ok the Homo Sexual wedding cards. WILL NOT STAND IT!" Hallmark's decision is also being boycotted by the American Family Association.

"We've all given or received Hallmark Cards – remember their slogan – "when you care enough to send the very best." But promoting same-sex marriage for profit is not the very best for families or our nation. Hallmark is a private company obviously driven by greed. Let them know you do not appreciate Hallmark promoting a lifestyle which is illegal in 48 states. American Greeting Cards, Hallmark's competitor, does not offer same-sex marriage cards."

According to the AFA, Hallmark seems to be blocking the AFA's protest emails.

Hate's Haberdasher

ooga_booga — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:16:25 -0800

Aryan Outfitters - a photo and audio essay from Mother Jones magazine about a day in the life of a 58-year old seamstress who caters to the Ku Klux Klan.

Generation KKK

jack_mo — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 03:08:57 -0800

Generation KKK Documentary photographs of the Ku Klux Klan, 1988-2002, by James Edward Bates.

bet the k.k.k. weren't fans of the e.r.a. either

donkeyschlong — Fri, 28 Feb 2003 12:35:16 -0800

The group's intent "is to support the right of Augusta National to choose their members regardless of race, religion, sex or creed," Powell said.

The group in question is the Ku Klux Klan. Silly.

The Day I Joined the KKK Was Super Fucking Gay.

holloway — Wed, 20 Nov 2002 18:48:43 -0800

The Day I Joined the KKK Was Super Fucking Gay.