David Lane (activist)

David Lane (February 2, 1938 – May 28, 2007) was an American white supremacist, neo-Nazi, and convicted criminal. He was a member of the terrorist organization The Order, also known as the Silent Brotherhood.

Lane was a prolific writer and ideologue within the white supremacist movement. He is best known for formulating the "Fourteen Words," a white supremacist slogan: "We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children." He co-authored "88 Precepts," a document outlining ethno-nationalist principles, alongside his fellow Order member, Ron McVan.

Lane's involvement with The Order led to his arrest and conviction for racketeering, conspiracy, and violating the civil rights of Alan Berg, a Jewish radio talk show host who was murdered by the group in 1984. He was sentenced to 190 years in prison and remained incarcerated until his death in 2007.

Lane's writings and ideology continue to be influential within extremist circles, despite his imprisonment and death. His "Fourteen Words" remain a commonly used slogan in white supremacist and neo-Nazi propaganda. His work is frequently cited by those who advocate for racial separation and white nationalism.