Extremism

A Threat Against Justice For Emmett Till Protesters Led To The Cancellation Of A Christmas Parade
In spite of the threat, protesters still showed up to call for accountability in the brutal 1955 lynching of the 14-year-old.

Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes Has Been Ordered To Stay In Jail Until Trial For Seditious Conspiracy
The extremist group leader has shown a “propensity towards violence,” a federal magistrate said in making the decision.

The Government Says A Key Informant In The Michigan Kidnapping Case Was A “Double Agent”
The claim is the latest complication in a high-profile case that once seemed like a slam dunk.

Facebook Continues To Host Militant Groups And Ads Despite A Ban On Right-Wing Extremism
A new report finds “Facebook is routinely behind the curve in cracking down on domestic extremists on its platform.”

This Tumblr Post About Extremism From Four Years Ago Goes Viral After Every Shooting. Its Creator Finally Explained It.
The original poster, Shitpostradamus, said a blog run by a white nationalist brony inspired him to make the chart.

The US Isn't Signing A Pledge To Fight Online Extremism After Christchurch
"We maintain that the best tool to defeat terrorist speech is productive speech," the White House said.

German Intelligence Is Looking Into Suspected Extremism From The Largest Far-Right Party
The domestic intelligence agency's probe will examine the Alternative for Germany party and two affiliated organizations.

Critics Say The Trump Administration Hasn't Done Enough To Stop Right-Wing Extremism
"The administration bases its policies on what's the loudest and most clickable headline."

This Russian Teenager Texted Strangers On Telegram. Now She Faces 10 Years In Prison For “Extremism.”
Russia’s leaders are panicked over a generation drawn to a new kind of freedom online, and law enforcement has gone on the offensive.