What does alt-lite mean?
Alt-lite means Alternative spelling of alt-light..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative spelling of alt-light..
Mr. Spencer predicted that the conservative movement’s broader embrace of the far right could start with news media outlets adding what he described as “alt-lite” hosts.
The speakers described themselves as ‘alt-lite’, disassociating themselves with white supremacists.
While the “alt-lite” may have successfully distanced itself from the worst extremists, it can sometimes seem unclear exactly how “lite” the new movement is.
While he claims it was an accident -- because who among us hasn’t accidentally tweeted hate speech multiple times -- it does highlight the biggest danger D’Souza poses: the “alt-lite” to alt-right pipeline.
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Alt-lite means Alternative spelling of alt-light..
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Mr. Spencer predicted that the conservative movement’s broader embrace of the far right could start with news media outlets adding what he described as “alt-lite” hosts.
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