Hutaree Militia Leader Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge
DETROIT — A Michigan militia leader and his son pleaded guilty Thursday to possessing a machine gun, giving prosecutors their only gain in a dom...
DETROIT — A Michigan militia leader and his son pleaded guilty Thursday to possessing a machine gun, giving prosecutors their only gain in a dom...
Posted 03.28.2012
The day after a federal case against seven members of a Michigan militia fell apart, one woman cleared of plotting against the government said the two...
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 05.27.2012
DETROIT — A federal judge on Tuesday gutted the government's case against seven members of a Michigan militia, dismissing the most serious charg...
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 04.14.2012
DETROIT — Displaying guns, vests and other military gear, a prosecutor told jurors Monday that members of a Midwest militia were willing "to go ...
AP | By ED WHITE | Posted 02.08.2012
DETROIT -- Nearly two years after arrests, jury selection began Tuesday in a trial against seven people accused of conspiring to rebel against the gov...
AP | Posted 12.06.2011
DETROIT -- The FBI says the strange name of a southern Michigan militia was made up and has no meaning. Eight people accused of belonging to Hutaree ...
HuffingtonPost.com | Marcus Baram | Posted 09.27.2011
NEW YORK -- The bombing and shooting spree in Norway on Friday has raised questions about whether federal law enforcement agencies in the United State...
Josh Horwitz | Posted 05.25.2011
We must recognize that the NRA's insurrectionist ideology not only presents a grave threat to precious human life, but also undermines the very purpose of our Constitution.
Ronald B. Robinson | Posted 05.25.2011
As a Christian and Jesuit-schooled Catholic, I can tell you in no uncertain terms: President Obama is not the Antichrist, although though that's what about 25 percent of Republicans believe.
Matt Kane | Posted 05.25.2011
We need to remember that no group has monopolized the threat of terrorism against this country, and be prepared not only for a foreign-based act, but also one that could be conceived by Americans.
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 05.25.2011
DETROIT — A federal appeals court on Thursday intervened to block the release of nine members of a Michigan militia accused of plotting to overt...
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 05.25.2011
DETROIT — A judge lifted a stay Wednesday night and cleared the way for nine members of a Michigan militia to be released from jail while awaiti...
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 05.25.2011
DETROIT — Federal authorities touted the arrests of nine members of a Michigan militia as a pre-emptive strike against homegrown terrorists, dec...
Louis Klarevas | Posted 05.25.2011
If the government is wrong about the intentions and capabilities of the Hutaree, it needs to re-think its prosecution. If the government is correct, however, a judge in essence risks freeing suspected terrorists.
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 05.25.2011
DETROIT — Nine members of a Michigan militia will be released from jail pending trial after a federal judge on Monday harshly criticized the gov...
Dennis A. Henigan | Posted 05.25.2011
It is possible to help the local sheriff find missing people, collect coats for needy kids, and adopt a local highway, without engaging in military training in the woods with assault weapons.
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 05.25.2011
DETROIT — Five members of a Midwest militia charged with conspiring to rebel against the government and use weapons of mass destruction will rem...
Robert J. Spitzer | Posted 05.25.2011
Historic militia groups were fighting so they could one day put down their arms and be governed democratically. One can only wonder if they would greet today's militia wannabes with derision.
Abby L. Ferber | Posted 05.25.2011
Today is the 15 year anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. As we reflect back upon the horror of that day, we should simultaneously reflect upon the current threats of domestic terrorism facing our nation.
AP | MIKE HOUSEHOLDER | Posted 05.25.2011
DETROIT — The leader of a Christian militia planned an elaborate, two-part training session for this month and told members it was OK to kill "a...
Arianna Huffington | Posted 05.25.2011
Rage -- and talking about rage -- is all the rage these days. Hot on the heels of an outbreak of threats against members of Congress, this week broug...
Abraham H. Foxman | Posted 05.25.2011
The most fitting way to honor the victims of Oklahoma City, and to make sure that their sacrifices were not in vain, is to ensure that no new McVeigh is able to emerge from the shadows to wreak destruction and sorrow.
AP | MIKE HOUSEHOLDER | Posted 05.25.2011
DETROIT — Federal agents investigating what they describe as a Christian militia bent on violence against police seized suspected crack cocaine ...
Zahra Khan | Posted 05.25.2011
The mainstream Christian reaction to the Hutaree militia is reminiscent of numerous Muslim objections to negative media labels of Islam. However, the Muslim voice is constantly muffled in the public forum.
Rory O'Connor | Posted 05.25.2011
Set for national launch this week, NIOT.org instantly connects people confronting bigotry and intolerance, and empowers you to take action in your own community or school.
AP | ED WHITE | Posted 05.29.2012