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Article: New ADL Report 'Paranoia as Patriotism' Shows Influences of Far-Right Extremists on Militia Movement

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May 23, 1995
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NEW YORK, May 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The anti-government, right- wing paramilitary militia movement, which came to public attention in the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, has been influenced by far-right extremists on the American scene, according to a new report released today by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). "Paranoia as Patriotism: Far-Right Influences on the Militia Movement," provides a context for a greater understanding of the militas' ideology. The report presents information on 18 right- wing extremist groups and leaders, many with histories of violence, who had an impact on or were the forerunners of today's militias.

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