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Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure DW 05/14/2024

The debate about a possible ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) never really went away, but it is once again getting louder.

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Germany probes over 400 police due to far-right views DW 04/04/2024

Over 400 investigations into far-right extremist attitudes or beliefs in German state police forces.

Right-wing extremists are actively trying to recruit police officers to destabilize the force. [ more ]

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Martin Sellner: Far-right Austrian banned from Germany DW 03/19/2024

Far-right activist banned from Germany after inciting deportation plan.

Sellner faced entry ban and has history of far-right activities in multiple countries. [ more ]

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Islamist demo goes ahead in Hamburg under strict conditions DW 05/11/2024

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser welcomed strict conditions imposed on Islamist demonstration in Hamburg. [ more ]

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A prominent German far-right figure charged with second count of using a Nazi slogan

Prosecutor charged AfD leader with Nazi slogan

AfD's radical reputation and Hocke's controversial statements [ more ]

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2 days ago

South west London man, 47, arrested over alleged support of Hamas

A 47-year-old man in south west London was arrested for allegedly supporting Hamas online, highlighting increased public referrals of extremist material. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Russia: Navalny-linked journalists arrested over 'extremism' DW 04/28/2024

Russian journalists Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, who previously worked for DW and other international media, have been arrested on extremism accusations related to Navalny's YouTube channel. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Russia: Navalny-linked journalist arrested over 'extremism' DW 04/27/2024

Russian journalist Konstantin Gabov arrested over 'extremism' accusations linked to Navalny's YouTube channel. [ more ]

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Russia bar owner arrested under LGBTQ 'extremism' law

Owner of Pose bar in Russia arrested for 'LGBTQ+ extremism' under new legislation.

The arrests are part of a crackdown on the 'international LGBT movement' in Russia. [ more ]

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LGBTQ+ club owner arrested in Russia for 'extremism' DW 03/31/2024

Growing crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.

The first criminal case involving the 'international LGBT movement' as extremists in Russia. [ more ]

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LGBT club owner arrested in Russia extremism DW 03/31/2024

LGBT club owner arrested for extremism in Russia.

Growing crackdown on LGBT rights in Russia, linked to President Putin's promotion of traditional values. [ more ]

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Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist

Russia adds international LGBT movement to list of terrorists and extremists

Russia's Supreme Court declared the movement extremist, banning LGBTQ activism across the country. [ more ]

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Two bar workers arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ 'extremism' case

First arrests under Russia's new 'LGBTQ+ extremism' law

Potential 10-year prison sentence for promoting non-traditional sexual relationships [ more ]

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terrorism

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Terror trial date set for teenager allegedly in extremist satanic online group

A teenager involved in an extremist satanic online group faces trial for plotting a terror attack on a homeless person. [ more ]

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Survivors of UK terror attacks warn: Don't equate Muslims with extremists'

Survivors emphasize not to conflate British Muslims with extremism

Isolating extremists from the majority of British Muslims is crucial to combat terrorism [ more ]

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Newham man who shared terror videos on Instagram facing jail

Sharing extremist content can radicalize and recruit individuals to terrorist causes.

Law enforcement works diligently to identify and remove terrorist propaganda online and enforce conditions on terrorism offenders. [ more ]

BBC News

Extremism: Michael Gove unveils new definition in bid to 'protect democracy' - BBC News

New definition of extremism in the UK by Michael Gove

Groups promoting violence, hatred, or intolerance will be denied funding and access to officials [ more ]

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In Germany, Fighting the Far Right Poses a Conundrum for Democracy

German politicians are grappling with how to address the surging popularity of the far-right party, AfD, which is seen as a threat to democracy.

There is concern in Germany about history repeating itself with the rise of a far-right party and efforts are being made to prevent the AfD from gaining significant influence in the government. [ more ]

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Pro-Palestine protesters deny extremism after Sunak's warning

Protesters in London denied extremism in their Day of Action for Palestine demonstration.

The prime minister warned of democracy being targeted by extremists during protests in support of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

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Read Rishi Sunak's Friday night speech on extremism in full

Extremism warning by Rishi Sunak

Impact of extremism on democracy [ more ]

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We must face down the extremists': Rishi Sunak warns British democracy under threat

Democracy under threat from extremists

Increase in extremist disruption and criminality [ more ]

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Sunak backs stronger policing of protests in bid to tackle extremism'

Government backing police at protests for stronger action

Implementing robust framework to address extremism and protect democracy [ more ]

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Prevent counter-extremism programme budget to be slashed in London

Budget cuts for Prevent programme in London contradict Sunak's call for crackdown on radicalization.

Number of boroughs receiving Home Office funding for Prevent in London to be reduced from 22 to 7 by April 2025. [ more ]

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I'm Jewish and feel totally safe marching for Gaza': London protesters defy Sunak's extremist' slur

The London marches gathered diverse supporters for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, contrasting sharply with portrayals as extremist by right-wing commentators and politicians. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan faces death threats from Islamist extremists, source says

Sadiq Khan faces death threats from Islamist extremists and far-right groups with police protection since 2017.

Khan's vocal stance against Islamist terrorism and support for minority rights have made him a potential target for extremists. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

'Tower Hamlets is brilliant': East Londoners reject Paul Scully's 'no-go areas' comments

Parts of Tower Hamlets and Sparkhill are labeled as no-go areas due to concerns about doctrine and extremism. [ more ]

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Josep Borrell: Trump has not won yet, just as Putin has not won yet, but Europe has to wake up'

Borrell addresses global risks like Ukraine war, Middle East crisis, and fear of Europeans.

He warns of extremists simplifying complex issues and emphasizes the importance of upcoming European elections. [ more ]

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Alexei Navalny has died in prison at 47, Moscow says

Navalny, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has died in prison at the age of 47.

He was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism and had been moved to a high-security penal colony in the remote region of Kharp. [ more ]

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Russia jails ultra-nationalist Putin critic and woman convicted of bomb attack

Russian ultra-nationalist critic of Putin, Igor Girkin, has been sentenced to four years in jail on extremism charges for his criticism of the Russian war effort in Ukraine.

Girkin was also previously found guilty by a Dutch court for his role in sending a missile system that shot down flight MH17. [ more ]

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Russia jails nationalist critic Igor Girkin for four years over extremism'

Igor Girkin has been convicted of inciting extremism and sentenced to four years in a penal colony in Russia.

Girkin has criticized President Putin and the army top brass for their inadequacies in pursuing the Ukraine war. [ more ]

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Russian court jails Ukraine war hawk Igor Girkin DW 01/25/2024

Igor Girkin, a prominent Russian nationalist, has been convicted of inciting extremism and sentenced to four years in prison.

Girkin criticized President Putin and top army officials for their handling of the war in Ukraine. [ more ]

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On Holocaust Memorial Day, Germans Rally Against Far Right and for Democracy

Tens of thousands of people in Germany protested against the far-right party, AfD, on Holocaust Memorial Day.

The demonstrations were in support of democracy and against the rise of extremist ideologies. [ more ]

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German court defunds neo-Nazi Heimat party. Is the far-right AfD next?

Three regional branches of the AfD in eastern Germany are classified as extremist organizations.

Hundreds of thousands of people protested against the AfD after members discussed a mass deportation plan with extremists. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

The Guardian view on Germany's far right: it's penetrating the mainstream | Editorial

Germany's far-right party, AfD, is gaining popularity and has become a major political force

The party's leaders participated in a meeting discussing a plan for forced mass deportations of migrants [ more ]

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Homegrown terrorist who considered Queen's funeral attack and Macron assassination jailed for life

Edward Little has been jailed for at least 16 years after planning a terror attack at Speaker's Corner with a gun.

Little discussed online his ambition to acquire a Mac-10 submachine gun and an AK-47 assault rifle as he ramped up preparations for an attack. [ more ]

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World news

Knife Attacker in Paris Faces Preliminary Terrorism Charges

France on high alert for potential attacks

Terrorism charges pressed against alleged radical in Eiffel Tower stabbing [ more ]

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Gaza conflict raises risk of terror attacks in London, says Met terrorism chief

London is at risk of attack from young extremists radicalized by the conflict in Gaza.

Increased tension between Israel and Gaza could lead to a rise in terrorist attacks in London.

Counter-terrorism officers are on high alert and there has been a surge in calls to the police anti-terrorism hotline and referrals to the government's deradicalization scheme. [ more ]

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Germany: AfD in Saxony classified as 'extremist' DW 12/08/2023

The far right AfD party in Saxony has been designated an extremist group by the domestic intelligence service.

This follows similar decisions in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. [ more ]

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Germany: AfD in Saxony classified as 'extremist' DW 12/08/2023

The far right AfD party in Saxony has been designated an extremist group by the domestic intelligence service.

This follows similar decisions in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. [ more ]

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Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement extremist'

Russian security forces have raided LGBTQ+ clubs and bars in Moscow following a court ruling that labeled the LGBTQ+ movement as an extremist organization.

The raids are part of a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights that has been ongoing for the past decade under President Vladimir Putin. [ more ]

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Russia: Supreme Court bans 'LGBT movement' for 'extremism'

Russia's Supreme Court has banned the 'international LGBT movement' for extremism, allowing legal action against any group defending LGBT+ rights in Russia.

Public activity associated with 'non-traditional' sexual preferences could now be deemed 'extremism' and carry heavy prison sentences.

Homosexuals in Russia have increasingly been targeted as 'paedophiles' and blamed for an attempt to 'westernise' Russian society. [ more ]

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Russia Moves to Label Gay Rights Movement as Extremist'

The Russian Ministry of Justice is seeking a court order to declare the international gay rights movement an extremist organization, which would put gay people and their organizations at risk of criminal prosecution.

President Putin has portrayed the gay community as a potential threat to Russian traditional values, and this court case aligns with his campaign in the 2024 presidential elections.

While a ruling in favor of the measure would not criminalize homosexuality, it would greatly impact the work of L.G.B.T.Q. organizations and political activists in Russia. [ more ]

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Russia Moves to Label Gay Rights Movement as Extremist'

President Putin has portrayed the gay community as a potential threat to Russian traditional values, and this court case aligns with his campaign in the 2024 presidential elections.

While a ruling in favor of the measure would not criminalize homosexuality, it would greatly impact the work of L.G.B.T.Q. organizations and political activists in Russia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia files lawsuit to crack down on LGBTQ+ community

The Russian justice ministry has filed a lawsuit to outlaw an international LGBT public movement as extremist.

The ministry claims signs of extremist activity in the LGBT movement include incitement of social and religious discord.

This is part of Russia's ongoing suppression of the LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]

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6 months ago

Russia seeks to outlaw LGBTQ movement as extremist'

Russian authorities have filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court to outlaw the LGBTQ international public movement.

The Ministry of Justice aims to recognize the LGBTQ movement as extremist and ban its activity in Russia.

This move is the most drastic step in the decade-long crackdown on LGBTQ rights in Russia. [ more ]

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1 week ago

New York City

Teenager Fatally Shot by Australian Police After He Stabbed a Man

Police in Perth, Australia shot a 16-year-old suspect with extremist tendencies after he stabbed a man in a parking lot. [ more ]

The Nation

4 days ago

Europe politics

House Democrats Should Stop Bailing Out Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson faced leadership challenge from GOP extremists but survived with broad support, signaling a bipartisan effort to maintain House functioning amid chaos. [ more ]

Washington Post

4 days ago

Germany politics

Far-right German party can still be kept under surveillance, says court

Germany's far-right AfD party remains labeled as a 'suspected extremist case' by the domestic intelligence service. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Tens of thousands protest across Germany after far-right party's mass deportation meetings video

Over 100,000 people protested across Germany against the far-right AfD party

Protests were spurred by AfD party members attending meetings with extremists [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany: AfD in Saxony classified as 'extremist' DW 12/08/2023

The far right AfD party in Saxony has been designated an extremist group by the domestic intelligence service.

This follows similar decisions in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. [ more ]

New York Post

2 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Anti-Israel protester arrested at Columbia, CUNY raids once declared Oct 7 Hamas attack 'greatest days of my life'

Some protesters arrested at Columbia University and City College during unrest have violent pasts and extremist views. [ more ]

New York Post

Black Lives Matter

Don't buy the left's gaslighting - 'outside agitators' aren't behind campus antisemitism

Far-left extremists conducted violent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, with some supporters explicitly backing Hamas and calling for attacks on Tel Aviv, illustrating the rise of organized and aggressive demonstrations on college campuses. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Founder of violent California white supremacist group ordered freed after judge claims bias against far-right

Prosecutors dismissed charges against Robert Paul Rundo accused of establishing a white supremacist group.

Judge criticized the U.S. Attorney's Office for selective prosecution of suspected far-right groups over leftist groups like Antifa. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Australian authorites call for Big Tech help with decryption

Tech companies urged to provide more assistance in terrorism and exploitation cases. [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

ASIO boss says privacy not absolute' as he urges social media companies to do more on extremism

Social media companies urged to assist law enforcement in tracking criminals and combating extremism. [ more ]

New York Post

Education

Elite schools turning into Hamas University as antisemitism runs rampant

Higher education institutions facing extremism challenges [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Education

Fox Nation gives anti-LGBTQ+ group "Most Valuable Patriot" award

Fox Nation awarded the founders of the anti-LGBTQ+ group Moms for Liberty with a 'Most Valuable Patriot' award.

The Southern Poverty Law Center has described Moms for Liberty as an 'extremist' group.

The award was given at Fox Nation's fifth annual Patriot Awards. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Joe Biden courts hate against America with his agenda on the Israel-Hamas war

Al-Quds Day has become a platform for anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments.

Criticism is raised on the lack of progressive response to extremist actions. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

How Marjorie Taylor Greene Became a Biden Campaign Punchline

Joe Biden's campaign leverages Marjorie Taylor Greene's association with Donald Trump to energize voters.

Biden's team highlights the extremist views held by Greene and the potential consequences of Trump's association with her. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Marketing

Southern Poverty Law Center adds Libs of TikTok creator to extremist hate watchlist

The Southern Poverty Law Center added Chaya Raichik to its list of extremists for disseminating anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and conspiracy theories.

Raichik's content on TikTok has been associated with real-world violence and bomb threats, raising concerns about the impact of her messaging. [ more ]

WIRED

Marketing

A Topsy-Turvy Online Election

The internet's role in politics has intensified with extremism and misinformation.

Tech companies have experienced significant shifts and challenges in handling political content. [ more ]

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Marketing

Bell Media, Angus Reid and other Canadian brands halt ads on X amid extremism concerns | CBC News

Prominent Canadian companies and organizations have had their ads appear on extremist accounts on X (formerly known as Twitter), prompting some brands to pause advertising on the platform.

These ads were found on accounts linked to white nationalists, white supremacists, misogynists, and other extremists, leading to concerns about the spread of hateful content on X. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Digital life

After appeal to Musk, X suspends accounts that outed neo-Nazi cartoonist

Musk's platform behavior

Unmasking of Stonetoss creator [ more ]

BBC News

Michael Gove: What are the hurdles facing his plans on extremism?

Defining extremism in British public life is challenging

Various governments have struggled to establish a clear definition of extremism [ more ]

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Gove says three Muslim-led groups and two far-right to be assessed for extremism

Muslim-led and far-right groups assessed under new extremism definition by government.

Criticism faced by the government's new extremism definition from across parliament. [ more ]

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Extending extremism definition risks fuelling unlawful protest, warns Greenpeace UK

Government's efforts to broaden the definition of extremism may inadvertently fuel extremism by limiting peaceful protests.

New definitions of extremism could impact peaceful protest rights, leading to exclusion and potential escalation of unlawful actions. [ more ]

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Michael Gove to name organisations affected by new extremism definition

Michael Gove wants to name extremist groups under parliamentary privilege despite legal concerns

New counter-extremism strategy to target organisations undermining British democracy, focusing on ideology over actions or words [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Three Tory ex-home secretaries warn against politicising anti-extremism

Experts warn against politicizing anti-extremism

Caution against broad definition of extremism [ more ]

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Revealed: legal fears over Michael Gove's new definition of extremism'

Ban on undermining UK's liberal democracy from public life proposed by Michael Gove

Organizations and individuals deemed extremist would be excluded from government engagement and funding [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

British Muslim organisations react to Michael Gove's extremism definition

Michael Gove released a new definition of extremism, criticized by British Muslim organisations.

Organizations like Mend and Cage threatened legal action against potential labeling as extremist. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Michael Gove's department to create public list of blacklisted extremist' groups

The government plans to blacklist extremist groups from funding and interactions, using a new definition of extremism.

Criticism of the new definition from former home secretaries and religious leaders raises concerns about freedom of expression and targeting Muslim communities. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Michael Gove refuses to say if Tory donor s Diane Abbott comments are extremist'

Michael Gove introduces new definition of extremism

Being considered extremist requires promotion of violence, hatred, or intolerance against fundamental rights and democracy. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London politics

Starmer accuses Sunak of harbouring extremists' in Islamophobia row

Keir Starmer calls out Rishi Sunak for extremism in Tory party.

Growing backlash against Tory party for toxic rhetoric. [ more ]

BBC News

Laura Kuenssberg: Commons chaos was grisly reminder of threats MPs face

Big events can shake everything, small moments also matter

Revisiting past events can reveal the significance of seemingly minor incidents [ more ]

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US politics

Convoy of Trump supporters demands control of the US border with Mexico

Supporters of former President Trump gathered in Texas to show support for Governor Abbott's immigration control efforts.

Experts warn that the dispute is fueling extremism, conspiracy theories, and white supremacy. [ more ]

New York Post

US politics

Biden's Big Brother teams are now watching what you BUY - hope you pay in cash

The Biden administration has secretly expanded surveillance of Americans' purchases.

Purchases of books and religious texts are now being targeted as potential extremist indicators. [ more ]

Washington Post

US news

Man accused of beheading father ranted against government in violent video

A Pennsylvania man has been charged with beheading his father and shooting him with a legally purchased gun.

The accused posted a YouTube video calling for the torture and execution of federal workers, as well as making disturbing statements about various groups. [ more ]

Coindesk

4 months ago

Cryptocurrency

White Supremacists Lean On Crypto, Says Anti-Defamation League Report on Extremists

White supremacist groups in the U.S. have been funded by crypto, according to a report.

The ADL recommends that crypto companies update their policies to prohibit funding hate and extremism-related activities. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Bell Media, Angus Reid and other Canadian brands halt ads on X amid extremism concerns | CBC News

Prominent Canadian companies and organizations have had their ads appear on extremist accounts on X (formerly known as Twitter), prompting some brands to pause advertising on the platform.

These ads were found on accounts linked to white nationalists, white supremacists, misogynists, and other extremists, leading to concerns about the spread of hateful content on X. [ more ]

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Online marketing

Bell Media, Angus Reid and other Canadian brands halt ads on X amid extremism concerns | CBC News

Prominent Canadian companies and organizations have had their ads appear on extremist accounts on X (formerly known as Twitter), prompting some brands to pause advertising on the platform.

These ads were found on accounts linked to white nationalists, white supremacists, misogynists, and other extremists, leading to concerns about the spread of hateful content on X. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Online marketing

Bell Media, Angus Reid and other Canadian brands halt ads on X amid extremism concerns | CBC News

Prominent Canadian companies and organizations have had their ads appear on extremist accounts on X (formerly known as Twitter), prompting some brands to pause advertising on the platform.

These ads were found on accounts linked to white nationalists, white supremacists, misogynists, and other extremists, leading to concerns about the spread of hateful content on X. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Online marketing

Bell Media, Angus Reid and other Canadian brands halt ads on X amid extremism concerns | CBC News

Prominent Canadian companies and organizations have had their ads appear on extremist accounts on X (formerly known as Twitter), prompting some brands to pause advertising on the platform.

These ads were found on accounts linked to white nationalists, white supremacists, misogynists, and other extremists, leading to concerns about the spread of hateful content on X. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

You Can't Bomb a Rainbow - San Francisco Bay Times

The Russian Supreme Court has allowed the government to prosecute and sentence anyone involved in LGBTIQ support or activism.

The court declared that the 'international LGBT public movement' is an extremist organization, despite the fact that no such organization exists. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Russia Moves to Label Gay Rights Movement as Extremist'

President Putin has portrayed the gay community as a potential threat to Russian traditional values, and this court case aligns with his campaign in the 2024 presidential elections.

While a ruling in favor of the measure would not criminalize homosexuality, it would greatly impact the work of L.G.B.T.Q. organizations and political activists in Russia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Books

The book took me about a decade': the 2023 Booker prize shortlisted writers on the stories behind their novels

The author struggled to decide what to write for their novel, but one character, Cass Barnes, stood out from their notes.

The novel explores themes of family, extremism, technology, and environmental issues.

The book is not just about Cass, but also about her family members and their own individual problems. [ more ]

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Books

The book took me about a decade': the 2023 Booker prize shortlisted writers on the stories behind their novels

The author struggled to decide what to write for their novel, but one character, Cass Barnes, stood out from their notes.

The novel explores themes of family, extremism, technology, and environmental issues.

The book is not just about Cass, but also about her family members and their own individual problems. [ more ]

euronews

6 months ago

Alexei Navalny ally Ksenia Fadeyeva remanded in jail

Ksenia Fadeyeva, an ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has been jailed while being tried for alleged extremism.

Fadeyeva faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.

Russia has used laws on terrorist and extremist bodies to imprison critics, including Navalny and his allies. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

6 months ago