A century ago, the Klan was thriving in Indiana and Ohio under banners of Christianity and Americanism. It was led by a crooked, gaslighting sadist, rapist, and murderer, who managed to get powerful politicians in his pocket. Here's the story of his rise and downfall, from Marty Schladen.
Like the rise of the Klan, the current white nationalist climate focuses on race and immigration, feeds a fondness for grievances and dark conspiracies, cultivates friendly judges and media outlets,