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{{short description|Right-wing militia organization}} |
{{short description|Right-wing militia organization}} |
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The '''Washington State Three Percenters''' is |
The '''Washington State Three Percenters''' is an organization in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Washington (state)|Washington]].<ref name="auto">{{cite news |last1=Allam |first1=Hannah |title='Not A Paramilitary.' Inside A Washington Militia's Efforts To Go Mainstream |url=https://www.npr.org/2020/02/14/805949683/-not-a-paramilitary-inside-a-washington-militias-efforts-to-go-mainstream |publisher=NPR |date=February 14, 2020}}</ref> The group itself rejects being labeled a right wing militia, and states that they are primarily engaged in charitable work.<ref name="auto" /> The group is also involved in organizing [[Gun politics in the United States|gun rights]] demonstrations.<ref name="auto4" /> |
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The group has publicly collaborated with the [[John Brown Gun Club]], a far-left group, although this affiliation ended in mid-2019 under disputed circumstances.<ref name="auto" /> |
The group has publicly collaborated with the [[John Brown Gun Club]], a far-left group, although this affiliation ended in mid-2019 under disputed circumstances.<ref name="auto" /> |
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Following criticisms leveled at a prominent member group during a 2019 city council election, the group announced that they had split from the paramilitary national [[Three Percenters]] organization years prior.<ref name="auto1" /> |
Following criticisms leveled at a prominent member group during a 2019 city council election, the group announced that they had split from the paramilitary national [[Three Percenters]] organization years prior.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news|last1=Miller-Still|first1=Ray|date=October 29, 2019|title=Black Diamond council member identified as a 'Three Percenter.' What does that mean?|publisher=Seattle Weekly|url=https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/black-diamond-council-member-identified-as-a-three-percenter-what-does-that-mean/}}</ref> |
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== Activities == |
== Activities == |
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During an election in 2019, Washington State Democrats issued a statement against Chris Wisnoski, a prominent member of the Three Percenters and then-incumbent city council member in [[Black Diamond, Washington|Black Diamond]], describing the group as a far right militia. The Three Percenters denied that they were a militia, and claimed to have severed ties with the national [[Three Percenters]] organization years prior.<ref name="auto1" /> |
During an election in 2019, Washington State Democrats issued a statement against Chris Wisnoski, a prominent member of the Three Percenters and then-incumbent city council member in [[Black Diamond, Washington|Black Diamond]], describing the group as a far right militia. The Three Percenters denied that they were a militia, and claimed to have severed ties with the national [[Three Percenters]] organization years prior.<ref name="auto1" /> |
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== Official Stances == |
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On June 27, 2020 the Washington State Three Percenters held a rally in [[Olympia, Washington|Olympia]] named "March for Our Rights". [[Sacha Baron Cohen]] crashed the event disguised as a country singer, and attempted to lead the crowd in a racist singalong with mixed results, with some audience member singing along, but others being hostile, and driving him off the stage. Organizers of the rally accused Baron Cohen of gaining their trust by financially sponsoring the event. It was reported that after leaving, Baron Cohen came back to the event disguised as a cameraman. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=2020-06-28|title=Sacha Baron Cohen Pranks Far-Right Rally, Fools Crowd With Racist Song|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/sacha-baron-cohen-far-right-rally-prank-1021609/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-28|title=Sacha Baron Cohen 'crashes far-right event disguised as bluegrass singer' in Washington|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/sacha-baron-cohen-march-for-our-rights-3-rally-three-percenters-trump-a9589811.html|access-date=2020-08-02|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sacha-baron-cohen-crash-right-wing-rally-olympia-washington-event-posing-as-country-singer/|title=Sacha Baron Cohen appears to crash right-wing event by posing as country singer|date=June 29, 2020|first= Caitlin| last=O'Kane| publisher=[[CBS News]]}}</ref> |
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<blockquote>"We are not an anti-government militia group, actually we are pro-government, as long as that government follows the restrictions set forth in the constitution. We support the U.S. Constitution, and expect our government to do the same. We are NOT tin foil hat conspiracy nuts. We are an inclusive group and welcome all races, nationalities, religions, and lifestyle preferences. If you are a constitution supporting American Patriot, we welcome you."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home :: The Three Percent of Washington|url=https://wa3percent.org/|access-date=2020-08-13|website=wa3percent.org}}</ref></blockquote> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 19:04, 13 August 2020
The Washington State Three Percenters is an organization in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The group itself rejects being labeled a right wing militia, and states that they are primarily engaged in charitable work.[1] The group is also involved in organizing gun rights demonstrations.[2]
The group has publicly collaborated with the John Brown Gun Club, a far-left group, although this affiliation ended in mid-2019 under disputed circumstances.[1]
Following criticisms leveled at a prominent member group during a 2019 city council election, the group announced that they had split from the paramilitary national Three Percenters organization years prior.[3]
Activities
The Washington State Three Percenters were formed as an offshoot of the paramilitary Patriot movement.[4] Founded by Matt Marshall, the group denies being a paramilitary group and has stated that their primary activities are engaging in charitable and emergency preparedness work. Activities in this vein have included raising money for civil infrastructure and homeless veterans.[3] The group also regularly organizes gun rights rallies, and has been a vocal supporter of Matt Shea.[2]
In January 2019, the Washington State Three Percenters coordinated with the Puget Sound chapter of the John Brown Gun Club, to oppose racist flyering conducted by Patriot Front, following several months of having engaged in dialogue at rallies.[5] The groups ended their collaborative efforts in July 2019. According to the John Brown Gun Club, this split was due to the Three Percenters' support for Matt Shea and concerns about the group's continuing affiliation with far-right individuals and media. According to the Three Percenters, the primary cause for the split was insensitive comments made by some of their membership following the 2019 Tacoma attack, which had been perpetrated by a former member of the John Brown Gun Club. According to Marshall, "The true neo-Nazis hate us, which they should because we hate them too, and the far left, who we don't have any problems with, hate us because they believe that we're neo-Nazis".[1]
During an election in 2019, Washington State Democrats issued a statement against Chris Wisnoski, a prominent member of the Three Percenters and then-incumbent city council member in Black Diamond, describing the group as a far right militia. The Three Percenters denied that they were a militia, and claimed to have severed ties with the national Three Percenters organization years prior.[3]
Official Stances
"We are not an anti-government militia group, actually we are pro-government, as long as that government follows the restrictions set forth in the constitution. We support the U.S. Constitution, and expect our government to do the same. We are NOT tin foil hat conspiracy nuts. We are an inclusive group and welcome all races, nationalities, religions, and lifestyle preferences. If you are a constitution supporting American Patriot, we welcome you."[6]
References
- ^ a b c d Allam, Hannah (February 14, 2020). "'Not A Paramilitary.' Inside A Washington Militia's Efforts To Go Mainstream". NPR.
- ^ a b Farmer, Megan (January 5, 2020). "Three percenters call Matt Shea 'a hero' at Seattle rally".
- ^ a b c Miller-Still, Ray (October 29, 2019). "Black Diamond council member identified as a 'Three Percenter.' What does that mean?". Seattle Weekly.
- ^ Sheppard, Camerson (April 17, 2019). "College Republicans hold demonstration, groups congregate in support of undocumented students". The Daily Evergreen.
- ^ Jason, Wilson (February 3, 2019). "How armed leftwing and rightwing groups united against racism". The Guardian.
- ^ "Home :: The Three Percent of Washington". wa3percent.org. Retrieved 2020-08-13.