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False calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange pattern
Friday, October 07, 2022
In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.
Calls grow for a tougher legal approach to white nationalist group Patriot Front
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Trials began this week in Idaho for 31 members of a far-right group accused of conspiring to riot at an LGBTQ event. But calls are growing for federal involvement to bring greater accountability.
Trials begin for Patriot Front members, but some say local prosecutions aren't enough
Monday, September 26, 2022
Jury trials are beginning for some members of a white nationalist group accused of conspiring to riot at a June LGBTQ event. But some experts say these local prosecutions yield little accountability.
White House summit kicks off efforts to help communities address hate-fueled violence
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The White House is spotlighting the rise in hate-fueled violence at Thursday's United We Stand summit. It aims to kickstart efforts to help communities prevent, respond to and recover from attacks.
White House hosts bipartisan summit to tackle hate-fueled violence
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Many say rising political division and ideological violence threaten democracy but there are risks with Biden addressing it directly. President Biden and Vice President Harris will give remarks.
A campaign made it harder to access an anti-trans website linked to multiple suicides
Monday, September 12, 2022
A recent campaign succeeded in diminishing the reach of a website that is notorious for harassing autistic and transgender people, and which has been linked to at least three suicides.
What Biden's speech left out about the growing popular support for political violence
Friday, September 02, 2022
President Biden's speech honed in on "MAGA Republicans" as an extremist force in politics. But his remarks also left out much of the context that has led to popular support for political violence.
Anti-government threats are up, but it's tough to assess them
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Experts say the U.S. approach to countering violent extremism has worked well against foreign terrorists. They question whether it will work as well to identify credible domestic threats.
As far-right rhetoric spikes, gauging what's an actual threat is difficult
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
A recent attempted attack on an FBI office has raised concern about violent far-right rhetoric, but assessing the exact nature of the threat presents new challenges.
Far-right figures in prison get their message out by podcasting behind bars
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Steve Bannon's conviction for defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 House panel could result in fines or jail time. That's raised a question of whether the ex-Trump adviser would podcast from prison.
Why the Highland Park suspect represents a different kind of violent extremism
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
The Highland Park shooting suspect doesn't seem to be associated with a ideological or political bent. But extremism researchers say these kinds of acts may actually be part of a troubling new trend.
Experts say the digital footprint of the Highland Park suspect fits into a new trend
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
The Highland Park shooting suspect doesn't seem to be associated with a ideological or political bent. Extremism researchers say these kinds of acts may actually be part of a troubling new trend.
Some fear Christian nationalism is getting legal legitimacy through the Supreme Court
Friday, July 01, 2022
Three recent SCOTUS rulings have been celebrated by an extreme far right wing pushing conservative Christian values. Some see the decisions as evidence this ideology has found legitimacy on the bench.
Idaho's fight against the far right, then and now
Monday, June 27, 2022
The arrest of white nationalists in North Idaho gained national attention. But it has deeper significance for residents who say the region has a history of attracting — and fighting — extremists.
Coeur d'Alene's history with the far-right
Monday, June 27, 2022
The arrest of members of a white nationalist group in north Idaho gained national attention. But it had deeper significance for residents of that region who recall past history of far-right groups.
Counterterrorism researchers say they lack the data to prevent future violence
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
A year ago, the Biden administration launched a national plan to counter domestic terrorism. But are federal agencies hampering anti-terrorism efforts by failing to report basic data?
31 members of a white nationalist group were arrested for planning to riot at Pride
Sunday, June 12, 2022
A far-right group protested Pride festivities in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Saturday, reflecting a larger movement across the country that has made LGBTQ communities feel less safe.
31 members of the white nationalist Patriot Front arrested near an Idaho Pride event
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Police said the men came from at least 10 states and were planning to riot at a Pride event in the city of Coeur d'Alene.
The Proud Boys indictment comes as political violence evolves
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
The indictment of multiple former Proud Boys leaders pins seditious conspiracy charges on them for their alleged role in Jan. 6. But it barely registered a response on Proud Boys social media.
The Uvalde shooting conspiracies show how far-right misinformation is evolving
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories were rampant on right-wing social media before verifiable information came out about the gunman who killed 21 people at a Texas elementary school.