extremism /tags/extremism extremism en-US WLRN Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:24:16 GMT Prosecutors rest in sedition case against Proud Boys leaders /politics/2023-03-21/prosecutors-rest-in-sedition-case-against-proud-boys-leaders Federal prosecutors have rested their seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants charged with plotting to stop the transfer of presidential power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:24:16 GMT /politics/2023-03-21/prosecutors-rest-in-sedition-case-against-proud-boys-leaders Michael Kunzelman | Associated Press In Florida, far-right groups look to seize the moment /government-politics/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-10/in-florida-far-right-groups-look-to-seize-the-moment A far-right group in Jacksonville, Fla., has been regularly projecting hate symbols onto downtown buildings. Groups like this look to capitalize on what they see as a favorable political climate. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:01 GMT /government-politics/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-10/in-florida-far-right-groups-look-to-seize-the-moment Sergio Olmos, Jim Urquhart The Jan. 6 committee is about to have its last hearing. Here's what to expect /national-politics/2022-12-19/the-jan-6-committee-is-about-to-have-its-last-hearing-heres-what-to-expect The panel will take up criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump on at least three charges, including insurrection. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:00:00 GMT /national-politics/2022-12-19/the-jan-6-committee-is-about-to-have-its-last-hearing-heres-what-to-expect Barbara Sprunt, Claudia Grisales, Deirdre Walsh Calls grow for a tougher legal approach to white nationalist group Patriot Front /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-09-28/calls-grow-for-a-tougher-legal-approach-to-white-nationalist-group-patriot-front 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. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:21:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-09-28/calls-grow-for-a-tougher-legal-approach-to-white-nationalist-group-patriot-front Odette Yousef A report details how extremism and hate crimes are on the rise in Florida /news/2022-09-22/a-report-details-how-extremism-and-hate-crimes-are-on-the-rise-in-florida The report's author said one reason hate groups are finding Florida attractive is the ability to spread propaganda year-round. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-22/a-report-details-how-extremism-and-hate-crimes-are-on-the-rise-in-florida Craig Kopp Anti-government threats are up, but it's tough to assess them /news/2022-08-18/anti-government-threats-are-up-but-its-tough-to-assess-them 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. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-18/anti-government-threats-are-up-but-its-tough-to-assess-them Odette Yousef Extremists groups, Florida and the Jan. 6 attack on The Capitol /2022-07-15/extremists-groups-florida-and-the-jan-6-attack-on-the-capitol More people from Florida face charges from the attack than from any other state. Why has Florida become a hotspot for these extremist groups and others who took part in the insurrection? Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:47:48 GMT /2022-07-15/extremists-groups-florida-and-the-jan-6-attack-on-the-capitol Tom Hudson Live updates: Jan. 6 rioter, former Oath Keepers spokesman testify in seventh hearing /news/2022-07-12/live-updates-jan-6-rioter-former-oath-keepers-spokesman-testify-in-seventh-hearing Tuesday's hearing looks at the role of groups like the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack — and the groups' possible connection to former President Donald Trump. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:14:46 GMT /news/2022-07-12/live-updates-jan-6-rioter-former-oath-keepers-spokesman-testify-in-seventh-hearing Ximena Bustillo, Rachel Treisman Why the Highland Park suspect represents a different kind of violent extremism /news/2022-07-07/why-the-highland-park-suspect-represents-a-different-kind-of-violent-extremism 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. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:34:43 GMT /news/2022-07-07/why-the-highland-park-suspect-represents-a-different-kind-of-violent-extremism Odette Yousef Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ruled liable in Sandy Hook defamation case /2021-11-15/conspiracy-theorist-alex-jones-ruled-liable-in-sandy-hook-defamation-case A Connecticut court's default judgment brought swift reaction from plaintiffs, high-profile politicians and those representing Jones. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:33:15 GMT /2021-11-15/conspiracy-theorist-alex-jones-ruled-liable-in-sandy-hook-defamation-case Dave Mistich