Protesters in North Dakota rally against white nationalists

The town of Leith, North Dakota finds itself in the middle of two opposing visions for its future.

Storified by AJAMStream· Mon, Sep 23 2013 12:36:25

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In an attempt to gain control of local government through elections, Cobb (pictured below) has been buying vacant lots throughout the city and encouraging other "like-minded" people to join him in Leith. According to reports , Cobb has already transferred property to a former Grand Dragon of the Klu Klux Klan and another to the proprietor of a white nationalist website. Cobb's supporters and members of UnityND came to a head during a scheduled neo-Nazi press conference held at the town's City Hall.

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Those who attended the demonstrations used social media to share what they saw and heard.

White supremacist speaking. Standing before a flag w/a swastika. Can't believe my eyes and ears. Big thanks to protestors at Leith #UnityNDKaren Shapiro

White supremacy flag at townhall mtng in Leith, ND!! Happening now! #UnityND http://twitter.com/drjumpingeagle/status/381887934242123776/photo/1Sara Jumping Eagle

Cobb taunting people, People don't like it #UnityND http://twitter.com/245NorthMain/status/381919889700556800/photo/1Two Story

Make no mistake.. .there are PLENTY OF WHITE PEOPLE there protesting against the white supremacist #UnityNDEileen Haag

@Lastrealndn: If u think u can come into our territory & effect our children u got another thing coming." #UnityND http://twitter.com/lastrealindians/status/381893834025619456/photo/1lastrealindians.com

Those who were not there also extended their support by using the hashtag #UnityND

They thought that Leith had a pop. of only 24 people. They really have a pop. of 600+K--all of ND. We support #Leith #UnityND #unityNDelizabeth lavenuta

People coming together that are from different communities, cultures, and races to protect our peaceful state. #UnityND #NorthDakotaFelicia Nadeau

Although some did not agree with Cobb's intentions, they did support his right to express himself.

We must be tolerant of their intolerance... /sCyanManta

i fully support neo nazi and that type of racist people going to live in a city of their own. then they can stop bothering the rest of us. yearofthenope

The fact that Cobb's plans to change Leith would be a a long battle was not lost on North Dakotans.

I hope people don't forget about Cobb & his Neo Nazis after the rally. It's not over. The town hall showed they intend to stay. #UnityNDRuth Hopkins

Well, almost everybody. We were here this morning. We will be here tonight and we will be here for everyday after that. We are #UnityND.Two Story