Recruiters for extremist groups use gun rights talking points and fears of government ‘gun raids’ to draw in members.
Author: Will Carless, USA TODAY
White supremacist threat remains, but experts see hope in combatting online extremism
Experts who track white supremacist and extremist movements say there is hope on the horizon, with new methods already having an impact.
Defendant uses neo-Nazi propaganda to make his closing argument in Charlottesville white supremacist trial
The lawsuit argues that 24 defendants engaged in a conspiracy to commit racially motivated violence at the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally.
New Mexico DA sues unauthorized militia group, then goes after Facebook for records to prove his case
A lawsuit brought by a New Mexico district attorney could serve as a blueprint for how government officials deal with illegal militia groups.
Defendants in Charlottesville civil trial blame police for violence at 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ rally
Opening statements were made in a lawsuit over the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017, where Heather Heyer was murdered.
‘Deluge’ in a drought: Millions of Californians warned of flash flooding risk on Sunday
Drought-stricken regions of Northern California could see “excessive rainfall” when an extreme weather system hits the West Coast this weekend.
Lawsuit over Charlottesville ‘Unite the Right’ rally has crippled white supremacist groups, leaders
A lawsuit against the organizers of the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville has already damaged defendants before trial.
Earbuds full of hate: How white supremacists use podcasts to spread propaganda
The intimate nature of podcasting is ideal for spreading hate speech, according to research by the Southern Law Poverty Center.
With Trump in the rearview mirror, Proud Boys offer muscle at rallies against vaccine mandates, masks
After several quiet months, Proud Boys members have shown up at protests against vaccine and mask mandates, where they often tussle with opponents.
Capitol Police officers sue Trump, extremists alleging conspiracy, terrorism on Jan. 6
Seven Capitol Police officers allege Trump and extremists conspired to use violence to stop the certification of the presidential election.