The Number Of Hate Groups In The U.S. Is Rising, Report Shows, Which Explains So Much About 2016's Political Climate

If you've been even vaguely following American politics over the last few years, it's probably no surprise that the number of hate groups in the United States rose in 2015 (although the lack of surprise certainly doesn't make the information any less depressing). According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a watchdog group known for their representation of victims of hate groups, there are almost 900 hate groups currently operating in America — a 14 percent increase since the previous year, and the first time this number has risen since 2011.