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Robert J. Mathews

Robert J. Mathews (1953-1984) was the leader of the white supremacist terrorist group The Order (also known as the Silent Brotherhood or Brüder Schweigen) which operated primarily in the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s. Following the arrests of many members of The Order, Mathews died in a fiery firefight with federal authorities in Washington state in 1984. Many white supremacists acknowledge the December date Mathews died as "martyrs day."

This database provides an overview of many of the terms and individuals used by or associated with movements and groups that subscribe to and/or promote extremist or hateful ideologies.

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Wolves of Vinland

Wolves of Vinland (WoV) is a white supremacist, Norse Pagan group based outside of Lynchburg, Virginia. WoV members, known as “wolves,” combine worship of Norse gods with their belief in inherent Aryan superiority. The group was founded... Read more

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Injekt Division

Injekt Division

Injekt Division is a decentralized white supremacist accelerationist group with small, localized cells that spread their hateful propaganda online and through the distribution of stickers and flyers. In 2024, activity from the group has been largely confined... Read more

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Irminfolk

Irminfolk is a small neo-Volkish/Norse pagan white supremacist group based in New York with members in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania region. Started in 2007, the group was incorporated in 2010 and eventually became... Read more

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