The SPLC is a hate group. Unfortunately, for a very long time they have had the ear of Federal Agencies who investigate "hate groups" and "Radicals" and what might be described as potential "domestic terrorists". While there are a few lefties in that bunch, the overwhelming bias is against right winged groups, and unfortunately just to the right of center is lumped in with the likes of Stormfront and the KKK.
“We’re aware that the SPLC was among hundreds of groups that the man identified as the shooter ‘liked’ on Facebook,” Mr. Cohen said in his June 14 statement. “I want to be as clear as I can possibly be: The SPLC condemns all forms of violence.”
Mr. Harold described GuideStar as nonpartisan, but critics have questioned his political leanings. He was previously affiliated with the Rainforest Action Network and Greenpeace USA, and donated to President Obama’s campaign in 2011 before starting at GuideStar in 2012.
Mr. Harold posted a photo of himself on Twitter at the Jan. 21 Women’s March holding a sign that said, “It turns out that facts matter.”
“Which is perfectly OK as long as you don’t portray your organization as a neutral organization,” Mr. Boykin said, “and that’s what he’s trying to do.”