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#antisemitism
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Multiple Trump White House officials have ties to antisemitic extremists

Trump's administration faces scrutiny for hypocrisy in combating antisemitism while employing officials with extremist ties.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Multiple Trump White House officials have ties to antisemitic extremists

Trump's administration faces scrutiny for hypocrisy in combating antisemitism while employing officials with extremist ties.
#grok
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

A Huge Number of Grok AI Chats Just Leaked, and Their Contents Are So Disturbing That We're Sweating Profusely

fromFuturism
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

A Huge Number of Grok AI Chats Just Leaked, and Their Contents Are So Disturbing That We're Sweating Profusely

#gaming
fromPoynter
4 days ago
Video games

Poynter's MediaWise launches new initiative to combat extremism in online gaming spaces - Poynter

fromPoynter
4 days ago
Video games

Poynter's MediaWise launches new initiative to combat extremism in online gaming spaces - Poynter

#terrorism
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

We voted for and against the ban on Palestine Action. Now we have a plan to end this mess | Stella Creasy and Peter Hain

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

We voted for and against the ban on Palestine Action. Now we have a plan to end this mess | Stella Creasy and Peter Hain

US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Christian Militants Are Using Instagram to Recruit-and Becoming Influencers in the Process

A new brand of anti-government Christian nationalist militias is emerging, characterized by youth and social media engagement.
#military
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Netanyahu Says He's "Very" Invested in Idea of "Greater Israel" to Conquer Large Swaths of Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed a strong attachment to the extremist vision of 'Greater Israel,' a plan for the conquest of Palestine and territories in neighboring countries.
US politics
#online-safety
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

How some online networks target and radicalize kids

Predatory online networks are influencing minors towards self-harm and violence, prompting FBI investigations into numerous associated individuals.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Digital life

Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young

The article discusses how young individuals can be drawn into extremism through online content, emphasizing the role of algorithms in their exposure.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young

The article discusses how young individuals can be drawn into extremism through online content, emphasizing the role of algorithms in their exposure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Unmasked: the man behind one of the fastest growing far-right YouTube channels

YouTube channel Shameless Sperg, run by national socialist Johnathan Christopher Chris Booth, has gained significant popularity despite violating platform policies against hate speech.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Russia to crack down on what it deems 'extremist' content DW 07/25/2025

On July 25, Russia's upper house approved a new censorship law that introduces fines for anyone caught searching for or accessing content officially labeled as "extremist." This law also imposes penalties for promoting VPN services, tools many Russians rely on to bypass censorship.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Council votes to urge government to shut asylum hotel

A council has voted to urge the government to close a hotel housing asylum seekers following protests leading to 17 arrests.
#russia
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Russia Jails 4 Journalists for Working With Navalny's Organization

Four Russian journalists were convicted for extremism and face prison sentences for their association with an anti-corruption group, emphasizing the dangers of independent journalism in Russia.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Russia Jails 4 Journalists for Working With Navalny's Organization

Four Russian journalists were convicted for extremism and face prison sentences for their association with an anti-corruption group, emphasizing the dangers of independent journalism in Russia.
#white-supremacy
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Alleged FSU shooter promoted white supremacist views, spewed racist vitriol against black people: report

fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Alleged FSU shooter promoted white supremacist views, spewed racist vitriol against black people: report

fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

How one German state is blocking AfD members from civil service roles

Members of extremist organizations, including the AfD party, will be barred from government positions in Rhineland-Palatinate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US neo-fascist group claims it is part of Texas floods relief efforts

Patriot Front claims to be in central Texas for disaster relief after recent flooding, but their focus remains on prioritizing their own people and European communities.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How does the right tear down progressive societies? It starts with a joke | George Monbiot

Humor can normalize extreme ideas and allow unacceptable opinions to enter public discourse.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chris Cuomo Torches Democrats After Organized' Attack on ICE Agents: What Are You, Nuts?!'

Ten people were charged with attempted murder for attacking an ICE detention center, illustrating the dangerous consequences of extreme political rhetoric.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Safety Advocate Linked to Multiple Murders

Ziz LaSota's extremist views on AI safety have raised concerns among the Rationalist movement following her followers' alleged violent actions.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

We must act to stop radicalisation through smartphones, terror watchdog says

New methods of extremist recruitment have emerged due to smartphones, prompting a need for improved strategies to combat radicalization.
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Brazilian Police Thwart Bomb Attack on Lady Gaga's Copacabana Beach Concert

A bomb attack during Lady Gaga's concert in Brazil was thwarted by police.
NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Brazilian Police Thwart Bomb Attack on Lady Gaga's Copacabana Beach Concert

A bomb attack during Lady Gaga's concert in Brazil was thwarted by police.
#afd
fromSpiegel
3 months ago
Germany politics

Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism

Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany: AfD stance incompatible with democratic order BfV DW 05/02/2025

Germany's BfV has classified the AfD party as extremist due to its anti-democratic ideologies and exclusionary policies.
Germany politics
fromSpiegel
3 months ago

Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism

The AfD party's rhetoric includes extreme nationalism, threats of violence against the government, and alarmist claims about societal issues.
Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Germany designates rising far-right AfD party as 'extremist' group

Germany's intelligence agency has classified the far-right AfD party as an extremist endeavor, lowering surveillance thresholds and raising potential ban debates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Petition launched to stop Kanye West appearing at Slovakian festival

The petition against Kanye West's performance in Bratislava calls it an insult to history, emphasizing the importance of remembering victims of the Nazi regime.
Berlin music
France news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria

A suicide bomber attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Syria, killing at least 23, heightening concerns of extremist threats in the region.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Heritage of Dylann Roof

Dylann Storm Roof's manifesto outlined his warped belief in a race war, believing it was necessary to avert a supposed genocide of Caucasians, particularly targeting Black Americans.
Right-wing politics
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Canada and India to share terrorism intelligence despite 2023 murder plot, says report

Canada and India plan to share intelligence to combat international crime and extremism amidst turbulent diplomatic relations.
#crime
Right-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Far-right parties surge across Europe DW 06/12/2025

Germany's intelligence agency classifies AfD as right-wing extremist; similar trends in the Netherlands with Geert Wilders' PVV demanding strict asylum policies.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany bans far-right 'Kingdom of Germany' group DW 05/13/2025

Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office arrested Peter Fitzek, leader of the 'Kingdom of Germany', indicating a crackdown on anti-democratic movements.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

The number of potential extremists in Germany has increased, particularly among right-wing groups, according to a report by domestic intelligence.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German police say AfD membership incompatible with service DW 06/10/2025

Uli Grotsch insists that membership in the AfD is incompatible with police work.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Harvard author Steven Pinker appears on podcast linked to scientific racism

Steven Pinker's podcast appearance on a far-right platform raises concerns about legitimizing discredited ideas regarding race and intelligence.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

4 additional victims identified in Boulder attack, bringing number of injured to 12

The Boulder attack was premeditated and driven by hate, resulting in multiple injuries and federal charges against the suspect.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A Hacker May Have Deepfaked Trump's Chief of Staff in a Phishing Campaign

A notorious ransomware leader, identified as Vitaly Kovalev, remains elusive despite law enforcement efforts to uncover his identity.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Two Extremists Driving Israel's Policy

Smotrich declared that the offensive is "destroying everything left in [the Gaza] Strip, simply because it is one big city of terror," suggesting an absolute war stance.
Right-wing politics
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Radiohead's Thom Yorke Releases Statement on Israel and Gaza

Hamas's actions highlight a cynical manipulation of suffering, fueled by social media's polarizing impact on public discourse.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Nazi slogans trigger scandal at German high school DW 05/26/2025

Graduation mottos can carry lasting significance, and offensive suggestions can lead to severe backlash and necessary actions against hate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Georgian man extradited to US to face charges over poison-candy terror plot

A neo-Nazi leader was extradited to the U.S. for plotting violent attacks against minority groups.
Right-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How the Extreme Becomes Mainstream

Extremism can start from personal grievances but can evolve into mainstream ideology through group dynamics.
Nonviolent extremism can advocate for justice and dignity, highlighting the complexity of the concept.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Researchers: Extremism in Germany's military remains threat DW 05/18/2025

Only 0.4% of German soldiers have consistent right-wing extremist attitudes, considerably lower than the 5.4% in the general population, indicating ongoing challenges in extremism.
Germany politics
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany grapples with how to deal with far-right AfD DW 05/11/2025

The AfD is classified as 'confirmed right-wing extremist' by German intelligence, but it challenges this classification legally.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Why This India-Pakistan Conflict Is Different

India and Pakistan's regimes are increasingly mirroring each other, amplifying nationalism and extremism without a clear resolution in sight.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Neo-Nazi sextortion ring that blackmails teens into making sick videos has become so prevalent every FBI office in the US has open cases

A neo-Nazi sextortion ring called '764' is exploiting teens across the US, prompting investigations by every FBI field office.
The group uses extreme intimidation tactics to manipulate vulnerable youth into illegal and violent acts.
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned? DW 10/18/2024

A cross-party initiative in Germany seeks to ban the far-right AfD party, reflecting concerns over its extremist positions.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 months ago

AfD designated as right-wing extremist group by German intelligence

Germany's AfD party has been classified as a right-wing extremist group, enabling increased monitoring by intelligence services.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Extremist with huge cache of weapons allegedly swapped love notes and attack plans with school shooter Natalie Rupnow: 'This guy was ready to go'

A Florida man was arrested for stockpiling weapons and collaborating with another shooter, averting a potential mass shooting.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

White Supremacist Is Charged in 2019 Arson at Tennessee Civil Rights Landmark

A man linked to white supremacist groups was charged with arson for destroying a social justice center's offices in Tennessee.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French court jails white supremacist for Nazi salute

Issaurat, displaying a Nazi salute, attempted to excuse his actions by claiming to imitate the gesture of a Roman gladiator and Elon Musk.
France news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Martina Devlin: Never mind the 'liberal elites', it's Trump and his allies on the right who pose the biggest threat to free speech

Democracy was a very nice idea for a while but now it's worn out, says a character in a TV drama I'm watching.
US politics
#4chan
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

It Sure Does Seem Like People Are Trying to Kill Politicians More Often. The Data Is Actually Surprising.

Political violence in the U.S. is declining, contrary to media narratives suggesting otherwise.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Delusions of Paradise by Maiwand Banayee review a compelling rejection of fundamentalism

Maiwand Banayee's journey from aspiring Taliban to a life of introspection reveals the dangers of indoctrination and the search for meaning amid conflict.
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

Patriots' Day: How far-right groups hijack history and patriotic symbols to advance their cause, according to an expert on extremism

The appropriation of patriotic symbols like the American flag and Patriots' Day has raised concerns regarding their use in far-right extremism, distorting the original meaning.
philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why the Internet Veered Right

As countries became more educated, their political views moved in a liberal direction, with increasing religious tolerance and favorable attitudes toward minorities. However, the digital age has reversed this trend.
Right-wing politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Taiwan: Germany condemns activist who wore Nazi symbols DW 04/16/2025

Taiwanese activist Sung Chien-liang faced condemnation for displaying Nazi symbols during a public appearance, raising global concern over extremist behaviors.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Man who plowed car into crowd of Westlake High students, killing teen, gets 85-year sentence

A Camarillo man was sentenced to 85 years to life for attacking a Walmart employee and high school students, resulting in one death.
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Russia jails four journalists for alleged links to Alexei Navalny's movement

Four journalists sentenced to 5.5 years for extremism linked to Navalny's anti-corruption group amid Russia's crackdown on dissent.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Russia jails four journalists for alleged links to Alexei Navalny's movement

Four journalists sentenced to 5.5 years for extremism linked to Navalny's anti-corruption group amid Russia's crackdown on dissent.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Extremist groups using porn, gore and ultra-violence online to sink hooks into kids

A 12-year-old's innocent online searches led to exposure to extremist violence, shocking even seasoned court officials and raising concerns about youth radicalization.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

New leftist extremist group claims responsibility for Athens bombing

A militant group, 'Revolutionary Class Self-Defence', claims responsibility for recent bombings in Athens, linking them to anger over a major rail disaster.
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