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US politics
fromWIRED
2 days 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.
#politics
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump and Moms for Liberty open snitch line for DEI in schools, get flooded with spam

Trump's administration launched a portal to report schools on diversity programs, collaborating with an extremist group.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Germany's far-right AfD formally designated as extremist' Europe live

The AfD has been classified as a confirmed right-wing extremist organization by Germany's domestic intelligence agency.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany's Next Government

Germany maintains a coalition politics approach, excluding the hard-right AfD party, emphasizing its post-WWII political principles.
Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks 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.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany's Intelligence Agency

Germany labels the far-right AfD party as extremist, allowing for enhanced surveillance and sparking debate over a potential ban.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump and Moms for Liberty open snitch line for DEI in schools, get flooded with spam

Trump's administration launched a portal to report schools on diversity programs, collaborating with an extremist group.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Germany's far-right AfD formally designated as extremist' Europe live

The AfD has been classified as a confirmed right-wing extremist organization by Germany's domestic intelligence agency.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany's Next Government

Germany maintains a coalition politics approach, excluding the hard-right AfD party, emphasizing its post-WWII political principles.
Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks 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.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany's Intelligence Agency

Germany labels the far-right AfD party as extremist, allowing for enhanced surveillance and sparking debate over a potential ban.
#social-media
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Violent extremists are using antisemitism to recruit in Canada: CSIS report | CBC News

Antisemitism is being exploited by extremist groups to recruit and incite violence, particularly through social media.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Violent extremists are using antisemitism to recruit in Canada: CSIS report | CBC News

Antisemitism is being exploited by extremist groups to recruit and incite violence, particularly through social media.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month 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.
Germany politics
fromSpiegel
2 weeks 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 politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Marco Rubio And JD Vance Open War of Words With Germany, Accusing Ally of Tyranny in Disguise'

Germany's classification of the AfD as extremist reflects concerns over right-wing movements, sparking criticism from U.S. officials.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

German spy agency labels AfD as confirmed rightwing extremist' force video

The AfD is classified as a confirmed rightwing extremist party by Germany's intelligence service, escalating surveillance and calls for a ban.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Police raid 'Kingdom of Germany' extremist group

German authorities dissolve extremist group 'Kingdom of Germany' accused of undermining democracy and spreading conspiracy theories.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month 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.
Germany politics
fromSpiegel
2 weeks 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 politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Marco Rubio And JD Vance Open War of Words With Germany, Accusing Ally of Tyranny in Disguise'

Germany's classification of the AfD as extremist reflects concerns over right-wing movements, sparking criticism from U.S. officials.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

German spy agency labels AfD as confirmed rightwing extremist' force video

The AfD is classified as a confirmed rightwing extremist party by Germany's intelligence service, escalating surveillance and calls for a ban.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Police raid 'Kingdom of Germany' extremist group

German authorities dissolve extremist group 'Kingdom of Germany' accused of undermining democracy and spreading conspiracy theories.
#education
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Former BNP activist trains children to fight' British state with explosive arrows

A former BNP activist is training children at an illegal school to use weapons as part of an extremist ideology against the UK state.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Former BNP activist trains children to fight' British state with explosive arrows

A former BNP activist is training children at an illegal school to use weapons as part of an extremist ideology against the UK state.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days 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.
#neo-nazi
Right-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

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

German military shows low rates of right-wing extremism among soldiers at 0.4% compared to 5.4% in the general population.
#german-politics
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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.
#pakistan
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Can Pakistan's new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks?

Pakistan's new strategy on extremism combines military action with educational reform and social outreach, yet faces skepticism regarding its implementation.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Can Pakistan's new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks?

Pakistan's new strategy on extremism combines military action with educational reform and social outreach, yet faces skepticism regarding its implementation.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks 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.
#online-safety
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Dramatic moment paedophile, 21, linked to neo-Nazi abuse cult is arrested in Hackney

Richard Ehiemere, linked to an online pedophile group, was arrested for blackmailing and abusing teenage girls online.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Dramatic moment paedophile, 21, linked to neo-Nazi abuse cult is arrested in Hackney

Richard Ehiemere, linked to an online pedophile group, was arrested for blackmailing and abusing teenage girls online.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
#public-safety
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
4 weeks 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.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
4 weeks 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.
#white-supremacy
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

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

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

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

#crime
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

'An extremist group': Bay Area fringe group leader held without bail

The Zizian fringe group, linked to multiple homicides, faces legal action after its leader's arrest in Maryland.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Wisconsin teen allegedly killed parents in extremist plot to assassinate Trump, FBI says

A Wisconsin teenager allegedly killed his parents to gain financial autonomy for an assassination plot against President Trump.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

'An extremist group': Bay Area fringe group leader held without bail

The Zizian fringe group, linked to multiple homicides, faces legal action after its leader's arrest in Maryland.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Wisconsin teen allegedly killed parents in extremist plot to assassinate Trump, FBI says

A Wisconsin teenager allegedly killed his parents to gain financial autonomy for an assassination plot against President Trump.
#racism
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

There's quite a similarity': US civil rights pioneers warn of surge backwards' under Trump

The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963 underscored the violence of racism in America and its lasting impact on civil rights activism.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

There's quite a similarity': US civil rights pioneers warn of surge backwards' under Trump

The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963 underscored the violence of racism in America and its lasting impact on civil rights activism.
US politics
fromIndependent
1 month 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

The portrayal of free speech and populism in 'Years and Years' reflects current societal tensions and fears of extremism.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

4chan may be dead, but its toxic legacy lives on

"The novelty of a website devoted to shock and gore, and the rebelliousness inherent in it, dies when your opinions become the official policy of the world's five or so richest people and the government of the United States."
Digital life
#political-violence
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Telsa attacks mark a surreal twist in political violence as Musk divides America

Electric car-related violence reflects deepening political divides in America post-Trump.
Attacks on Teslas signify a troubling trend of political extremism focused on corporate targets.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Telsa attacks mark a surreal twist in political violence as Musk divides America

Electric car-related violence reflects deepening political divides in America post-Trump.
Attacks on Teslas signify a troubling trend of political extremism focused on corporate targets.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#radicalization
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Awe Effect: How Radical Beliefs Take Hold in the Brain

Awe can trigger rapid radicalization by creating persistent extremist beliefs in individuals.
Extreme emotional experiences affect memory formation and ideological commitment.
Neuroscience indicates that brain regions involved strengthen radical beliefs.
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
philosophy

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

Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Awe Effect: How Radical Beliefs Take Hold in the Brain

Awe can trigger rapid radicalization by creating persistent extremist beliefs in individuals.
Extreme emotional experiences affect memory formation and ideological commitment.
Neuroscience indicates that brain regions involved strengthen radical beliefs.
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
philosophy

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

fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

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

Sung Chien-liang's display of Nazi symbols and salutes in Taiwan has triggered widespread condemnation, highlighting concerns over rising extremism and historical sensitivity.
Germany news
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.theguardian.com
1 month 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.nytimes.com
1 month 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.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

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

In addressing Eis during the sentencing, Wesley's mother said, "You robbed me of my son and the world of a boy who would have become an amazing man."
SF parents
fromeuronews
1 month ago

New leftist extremist group claims responsibility for Athens bombing

The recent attacks by the militant group 'Revolutionary Class Self-Defence' highlight the rising tensions in Greece, as they link their violence to widespread anger over state negligence post-rail disaster.
Europe politics
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wisconsin teen killed parents so he could use their money to assassinate President Trump: FBI

A Wisconsin teen aimed to fund a plan to kill President Trump by murdering his parents.
#terrorism
Black Lives Matter
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Violent Rise of 'No Lives Matter'

'No Lives Matter' is a violent splinter group of Com and 764, posing a high-level terrorism threat due to its chaotic structure.
Black Lives Matter
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Violent Rise of 'No Lives Matter'

'No Lives Matter' is a violent splinter group of Com and 764, posing a high-level terrorism threat due to its chaotic structure.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Children watching Andrew Tate a red flag', former terror investigator warns

Children watching Andrew Tate videos may pose a potential risk, signaling troubling behavioral patterns, according to security expert Philip Grindell.
#elon-musk
Germany politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Exclusive: Alice Weidel on Her Far-Right AfD Party's Rise, Elon Musk's Support, and the German Election

Elon Musk's endorsement significantly boosts the far-right AfD in Germany, indicating a shift in political support for fringe parties.
Support for the AfD is rising despite its extremist associations and public controversies.
Germany politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Exclusive: Alice Weidel on Her Far-Right AfD Party's Rise, Elon Musk's Support, and the German Election

Elon Musk's endorsement significantly boosts the far-right AfD in Germany, indicating a shift in political support for fringe parties.
Support for the AfD is rising despite its extremist associations and public controversies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

They look like Nazi salutes. Here's why some people think they're a joke

The stiff-armed salute's meaning is expanding, influenced by public figures like Elon Musk, sparking concern and symbolic connections to neo-Nazism.
philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
2 months ago

"Extremism and the Allure of Science": A Conversation with Tracy Llanera and Louise Richardson-Self (Keywords: White Supremacy; Conspiracy Theories; Nationalism; Gender; Essentialism; Objectivity)

Extremism's definition varies but often relates to intolerance and rigidity, with scientific arguments frequently exploited by extremist groups.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Avoid These States with the Highest Concentration of Hate Groups

Hate crimes persist in the U.S., highlighting the ongoing influence and recruitment of hate groups amid political and social instability.
Black Lives Matter
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How US neo-Nazism actually works, according to a former white supremacist

Arno Michaelis transformed from a white nationalist skinhead to an anti-hate activist, dedicated to deradicalizing extremists and exposing far-right recruitment tactics.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

After Attacking CRT, DEI and Pushing Book Bans, Moms for Liberty's Next Focus Is On Restorative Justice

Moms for Liberty targets restorative justice programs, framing them as harmful to student discipline.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Martin E. Marty, Influential Religious Historian, Dies at 97

In more than 60 books, thousands of articles, and as what he described as a peregrinating lecturer, Dr. Marty promoted what he called public theology.
US news
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German election: Controversial AfD figures set to return DW 02/26/2025

The far-right AfD party gains significant seats in parliament, introducing controversial figures with extreme historical views.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams

Vance's meeting with far-right AfD leader signals a troubling acceptance of fascism within political discourse.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Analysis | Kanye West's Super Bowl ad shows how speech bounds have shifted

Kanye West's recent Super Bowl ad highlights changing societal standards regarding hate speech and the dangers of relaxed content moderation.
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