Terrorism & Violent Extremism
Domestic Violent Extremism
164 Articles
Coming Soon to a Fascist Get-Together Near You
Far-right provocateurs in the United States illustrate the most dramatic global antisemitic upsurge since World War II.
The Limits of What Gov’t Can Do About Jan. 6th Committee’s Social Media and Extremism Findings
Professor Barrett writes that the First Amendment constrains the U.S. government policy options, and solutions to the problems identified need to be found elsewhere.
Insiders’ View of the January 6th Committee’s Social Media Investigation
Former investigators from the January 6th Select Committee's Purple Team discuss their assessments.
January 6th Report Summarizes Extremist Threat – But Leaves Key Gaps
"The absence of recommendations concerning violent extremism and law enforcement represent two of the most glaring omissions in the report."
Major Highlights of the January 6th Report
Among the investigation's closest observers, Goodman and Hendrix analyze key new revelations in the House Select Committee's final report.
Incendiary Speech That Spurs Violence is Rising in US, But Tools Exist to Shrink It
"It is vital to keep millions of Americans from being captured by conspiracies, disinformation, and violent rhetoric."
Without Congressional Action, Lafayette Square and January 6th Can Happen Again
"Two amendments in the House-passed FY23 NDAA would close ... loopholes and make it harder for another Trump administration – or any future president – to abuse the powers…
The Missing Review of FBI’s January 6 Intelligence and Law Enforcement Failures
The country needs an examination of the FBI's organizational and individual flaws that helped bring us to January 6th.
Election Denying Officials Who Refuse to Certify Election Results Could Face Prosecution
"Election officials who are considering abusing their power in service of election falsehoods do so at their legal peril."
Violence Against Transgender People is on the Rise, Stopping it Requires a Holistic Solution
Responding to anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ violence requires support the leaders and organizations building safe communities and networks of safety.
Whistleblower Documents Show Problems in Twitter’s Handling of ‘Election Integrity’
Insights into how Twitter appears unprepared to handle "election integrity" issues in U.S. and globally. Plus what happened with Jan. 6 and 2020 elections.
Oversight Reports Raise Questions About Value of DHS Counterterrorism Efforts
Twenty years after DHS was cobbled together in the wake of 9/11, it’s time to seriously examine which of its programs really protect us.