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JULY 2, 2001

A neo-Nazi group known as the National Alliance has developed a presence in Anchorage over the past 18 months, using incidents like the paint-ball attacks on Alaska Natives as fuel for their cause.

David M. Pringle, the group's local leader, says whites are being unfairly bashed for the January incident in which three white youths videotaped themselves firing a paint-ball gun at Alaska Natives. The adult involved has been charged with misdemeanor assault while the two juveniles' status is not being released.

Governor Tony Knowles (R) formed a committee to examine racism and discrimination in the state in response to the attacks.

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Climate of hate (The Anchorage Daily News 7/2)

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