The SPLC Turns Out to Have Been an Equal Opportunity KKKind of Place
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has faced significant scrutiny following allegations of workplace racism and sexism, leading to multiple high-profile resignations. Recent indictments from the Justice Department suggest that the SPLC may have exaggerated the presence of hate groups to secure funding. This has raised questions about the organization's integrity and its practices in labeling conservatives as extremists.
- ▪The SPLC's president has resigned amid allegations of workplace misconduct.
- ▪Indictments from the Justice Department reveal potential misconduct in the SPLC's fundraising practices.
- ▪The SPLC has been accused of inflating the presence of hate groups to justify its funding.
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The SPLC Turns Out to Have Been an Equal Opportunity KKKind of Place Beege Welborn 8:40 PM | June 03, 2026 Kevin Wolf/AP Images for Discovery Communications I mean, seriously?WHODA THUNK IT?The Southern Poverty Law Center, home to such luminaries over the years as the delightful Richard Cohen.<span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span>Richard was forced out in the aftermath of SPLC's founder, Morris Dees, being fired for having too good a time with the office help. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); President of @splcenter has resigned. This follows resignations of other high-profile leaders amid allegations of workplace racism & sexism.
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