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Founded in 2016 by Gavin McInnes, the Proud Boys describe themselves as a “pro-Western fraternal organization.” The group is organized around a set of tenets that include a belief in Western values, anti-political correctness, and a rejection of modern feminism. However, the Proud Boys’ association with white nationalism and violent tactics has led to their classification as a hate group by organizations such as the Southern Poverty Law Center.