Alt-right Facts for Kids

The alt-right was a political movement that started in the United States. It brought together different kinds of people. These included white nationalists, people who were against feminism, and those who supported men's rights. Some conservatives and nationalists were also part of it.

This group is thought to have influenced the 2016 United States presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. The term "Alt-right" was first used by Richard B. Spencer. He is a writer and was the president of a nationalist think-tank called the National Policy Institute.

The alt-right began on websites like 4chan and other less common parts of the Internet. These included Reddit, Know Your Meme, and Encyclopedia Dramatica. It became more known after events like the Gamergate controversy in 2014.

After Donald Trump won in 2016, the alt-right started to break apart. This split became faster after an event in Charlottesville in 2017. Many people online who were part of the movement then said they no longer supported Trump.

What is the Alt-Right?
- Who was part of the Alt-Right?
How the Alt-Right Grew
- Key Events in its History
The Alt-Right After 2016
- The Charlottesville Event
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What is the Alt-Right?

The alt-right was a group of people with certain political ideas. They believed in things that were often very different from mainstream politics. They used the internet a lot to share their views.

Who was part of the Alt-Right?

The alt-right included various groups. Some were white nationalists, who believe that white people are superior. Others were against feminism, which supports equal rights for women. There were also people who focused on men's rights.

Many people in the alt-right were also nationalists. This means they strongly believed in their own nation's interests above all else. They often had strong opinions about immigration and cultural changes.

How the Alt-Right Grew

The movement started in online communities. These were places where people could share ideas freely. Websites like 4chan and Reddit were important for its early growth.

Key Events in its History

The alt-right gained attention around 2014. This was during the Gamergate controversy. This event involved arguments about ethics in video game journalism. It helped the alt-right become more visible online.

The movement became even more known during the 2016 US presidential election. Many members supported Donald Trump. This brought the alt-right into the public eye.

The Alt-Right After 2016

After the 2016 election, the alt-right faced challenges. The group started to lose its unity. Members began to disagree more often.

The Charlottesville Event

A major turning point was the 2017 Charlottesville incident. This was a protest that involved many alt-right members. The event led to violence and caused a lot of public discussion. After this, the alt-right's split became much faster. Many people who had been part of it online said they no longer supported Donald Trump.

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Jared Taylor was a figure admired by some in the alt-right. Events he organized were attended by many alt-right members.
Richard B. Spencer said he created the term "alternative right" in 2008.
The Daily Stormer is named after a historical publication known for its very negative images of Jewish people. This 1934 sign for that publication reads "With Der Stürmer against Judea. The Jews are our misfortune".
The alt-right largely supported Donald Trump for president, though he kept a distance from the movement.
Hillary Clinton's speech in August 2016, where she spoke against the alt-right, helped make the movement more widely known.
Protesters at the 2017 Unite the Right rally, which the alt-right promoted. One person carries a symbol of Vanguard America.
The Russian thinker Aleksandr Dugin was popular with the alt-right.
A sign criticizing the alt-right shown at the 2017 Women's March.
The Pepe the Frog meme, created in 2005, was used by the alt-right and became a symbol for them.
A young man holding the flag of Kekistan at a pro-Trump rally; this flag is an alt-right symbol.
A person at the Unite the Right rally carrying a firearm and wearing a T-shirt with a Confederate battle flag.
"Trump is Alt-Right with Us". People protesting against Trump highlight what they see as his connections to the alt-right and to historical extreme political views.
People protesting against the alt-right at the 2017 Unite the Right rally.