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Tech Platforms Must Do More to Avoid Contributing to Potential Political Violence

A new report recommends tech platforms use content moderation, transparency, and consistency to avoid the threat of political violence.
Conservative student and supporter of US President Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes, answers question during an interview with Agence France-Presse

Key January 6th Instigator, Nick Fuentes, Reinstatement on Twitter/X: The Implications

Analysis of extremist Nick Fuentes in the run-up and on January 6th, by two authors who served on the House Select Committee.
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Trump’s Promise to Free Jan. 6 Inmates in DC Jail — Almost All of Them Assaulted Law Enforcement Officers

See who exactly is detained in DC jail for January 6th charges, with D.C. Department of Corrections’ official list obtained by Just Security.
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The Just Security Podcast: “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America”

Just Security hosted an event for the launch of Barbara McQuade’s new book, "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America."
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Book Excerpt: “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” by Barbara McQuade

Excerpted from "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America" by Barbara McQuade, published by Seven Stories Press.
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The Biden Administration Must Use Civil Rights Enforcement to Push Back Against Texas’s Racist Invocation of Invasion

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's invocation of "invasion" is based in the white supremacist "great replacement" conspiracy theory.
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How the KKK Produced the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice was founded specifically to counter domestic terrorism. A new law to better prosecute today’s domestic terrorists and more effectively deter people…
Insurgents inside the Capitol building during the January 6 attack. One holds a phone in front of his face, and a poster is erected over a statue. The poster reads, “America First Never give up never surrender!!!”

Introduction to Expert Statements on Role of Extremism in Social and News Media, submitted to January 6th House Select Committee

Twenty statements from leading experts in law, academia, and other research organizations
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The Just Security Podcast: Disinformation and Threats Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Elections

The 2024 election is a stress test for American democracy: Are officials and social media platforms ready for a barrage of disinformation?
Special Counsel Jack Smith arrives to remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump

How DOJ’s New Reveal – Trump Agent’s Effort to Cause Violence to Stop Vote Count – Matches Trump Election Lie About Detroit

Special Counsel Jack Smith's new court filing reveals more evidence about how Trump's lies caused the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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2024 and Beyond: Just Security’s US Election Protection Coverage

Just Security's Election Protection Series will track the challenges facing American elections as 2024 tests the strength of democracy.
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America’s Election Officials Fight Disinformation and Death Threats Ahead of 2024

Disinformation stemming from the 2020 vote still leads to overwhelming records requests, retirements, and threats towards election officials.
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