Let me add that I lean toward what HoundofBaskerville said.  SPLC calls all kinds of conservative groups "hate groups," but not any liberal groups. Like 171, or thereabouts.  They are not an authority by any means, and should not merit that status.  Especially here on Wikipedia.  If they labeled liberal groups as "hate groups" too, then maybe they might be considered balanced.  As it is, it's just one-sided, and it's just not encyclopedic for that reason, among others. I recommend removal of the hate group language.