Organizations that track hate groups say they've seen a significant increase in the number of such groups the last couple of years. If the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, was any indication, many hate groups feel more emboldened right now.
The interview that follows features Spencer Sunshine, an associate fellow with Political Research Associates. Sunshine and "The Why" reporter Eugene Daniels talked about the reasons for the recent and troubling trend.
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