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Last night, nearly 500 people turned out in rain to rally and march on Seattle’s Capitol Hill against a planned march by the violent neo-Nazi group, the Hammerskins.

Photo: @MonsieurFlamel

Photo: @MonsieurFlamel

The Hammerskins did not make an appearance on Capitol Hill.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the white power concert, which the Hammerskins claimed would draw 300 concert-goers, took place across town at a private residence in the Ballard neighborhood, but with no more than a few dozen attendees.

 

Devin Burghart

Author Devin Burghart

is vice president of IREHR. He coordinates our Seattle office, directs our research efforts, and manages our online communications. He has researched, written, and organized on virtually all facets of contemporary white nationalism since 1992, and is internationally recognized for this effort. Devin is frequently quoted as an expert by print, broadcast, and online media outlets. In 2007, he was awarded a Petra Foundation fellowship. more...

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