The Nationalist Party of America: Right-Wing Activism and Billy Roper's White Revolution

Author: Dentice Dianne  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1474-2837

Source: Social Movement Studies, Vol.10, Iss.1, 2011-01, pp. : 107-112

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Abstract

This profile examines the emerging Nationalist Party of America and its leader, Billy Joe Roper. Founder and chairman of White Revolution, a neo-Nazi group and Internet social networking site, Roper was a write-in candidate in the November 2010 Arkansas gubernatorial race. Drawing parallels with David Duke's political campaigns in Louisiana, this profile paints a picture of a rising star in a reactionary movement fueled by racism and his attempt to enter mainstream politics. I introduce portions of his party platform and conclude by discussing some consequences of right-wing political activism for the USA.