Alain de Benoist

Alain de Benoist is a French writer who was part of the New Right and was an influence for many American white supremacists, including Richard Spencer and Greg Johnson.

This database provides an overview of many of the terms and individuals used by or associated with movements and groups that subscribe to and/or promote extremist or hateful ideologies.

Never Lose Your Smile

“Never Lose Your Smile,” sometimes abbreviated to NLYS, is a phrase and a meme that originated from a popular image that shows the words “NEVER LOSE YOUR SMILE” above the bottom half of a skull and crossbones... Read more

Slogans / Code words Right Wing (White Supremacist)

Race realism / Racia…

The term “race realism” (as well as variants such as “racial realism”) originated in the 1990s as a euphemism for racist or white supremacist beliefs. People who call themselves “race realists” typically claim there are observable differences... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions White supremacist

Atlantic Nationalist…

The Atlantic Nationalist Club (ANC) is a small white supremacist group active in the northeastern United States, primarily in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Like other contemporary white supremacist groups, ANC is intensely antisemitic and... Read more

Groups / Movements White supremacist

Nationalist Network

The Nationalist Network is a small, Arizona-based white supremacist group. Formed in the spring of 2022, the group’s primary activities include livestreaming and soliciting donations from followers while their members speak about and engage with bystanders on... Read more