April 25, 1997

Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment
By Andrew White
University of Idaho journalism student

* Located in Seattle, Wa.

* An organization dedicated to raising awareness about militias and how citizens can speak out against them.

* Motto: "If you're concerned about bias crimes, intimidation, harassment, or other attacks on civil and human rights, NWCAMH should be your first contact."

* Was created in the early 1 980's in response to anti-democratic actions.

* While located in Seattle, the group serves as a voice for citizens throughout the United States.

* The NWCAMH publishes the Northwest Beacon, a collection of articles and information that helps alert citizens about the dangers of militias.

* The organization's activity is to advocate against militias by organizing citizens and distributing of information.

* The group has defined the militia as, "Organized groups of people, often at the county level, that study and train with weapons to defend themselves against.

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