Who joins the National Alliance ?
According to the Anti-Defamation League and to the leaders of the National Alliance, members of NA vary widely in terms of age, class, and occupation. Membership includes everyone from young couples to middle-aged, upper-middle class professionals. Because NA has little name recognition among the general public and does not demand high visibility from its members, it is thought to be an especially attractive organization for those racists who hold “respectable” positions within their community. The NA website attempts to display the diversity of its membership by posting profiles of a housewife, a head firefighter, a business professor, and an electrician – all faithful members of the organization. NA allows such individuals to bond with like-minded others while not calling unwanted attention to themselves. Even within the organization, such members may only be identified by their first names and last initial, in order to protect their public image. How are National Alliance members re
