Why Can’t the Military Root Out Far-Right Extremism in Its Own Ranks?
The Department of Homeland Security fumbled a domestic terrorism report in 2009 that warned about right-wing militias targeting the U.S. Army for recruits.
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Could Church Burnings in Louisiana Show a Connection Between Black Metal and White Supremacy?
The man accused of burning three black churches in Louisiana had an affinity for metal music, a cultural scene white supremacists have infiltrated in the past.
The Far Right Doesn’t Want to Beat the Left; It Wants to Exterminate It
Every right-wing authoritarian movement has one thing in common: a brutal clampdown on any persons or groups who promote equality.
Does the American Military Have a Problem With Far-Right Extremism?
In 2009, the Department of Homeland Security released a report highlighting the threat of far-right groups recruiting veterans. Ten years later, it's still relevant.
A Week of Mourning After the Christchurch Shootings (in Photos)
Communities across continents held vigils, protests, moments of silence, and prayer services.
How White Identity Shapes American Politics
Political scientist Ashley Jardina reports that up to 40 percent of American whites feel solidarity with, and protective of, their racial group.
Millions of Mosque Shooting Videos Were Uploaded to Facebook. Who’s to Blame?
Facebook and YouTube rushed to remove violent videos. An expert discusses why we need a "reckoning" for online content moderation.
Terrorist Attacks Knit Communities Together, According to New Research
In Twitter responses to a Paris terrorist attack, shared sadness gave way to expressions of solidarity.
How YouTube Has Become Fertile Ground for the Spread of Hate
In recent months, YouTube has emerged as something of a flourishing option for white supremacist and neo-Nazi videos—spreading ideas cited by the alleged New Zealand mosque gunman.
Most Terrorist Victims Are Muslim
The Christchurch shooting continues a global pattern: Around the world, the majority of victims of terrorist attacks are Muslim.