Filed Under: “Far right”
Trump’s blog failure reminds us of the power of platforms, and their owners’ responsibilities
By Matthew Sheffield
The ex-president’s rudimentary blog was a total failure, and provided a larger lesson in media.
Former Trump administration hindered international efforts to fight far-right extremism
By Sebastian Rotella
White supremacists are building international networks to spread their violent ideology, the former Trump administration made it harder for Americans to stop them
Charlie Kirk and other young conservatives are increasingly embracing identity politics
By Matthew Boedy
Once a proponent of traditional libertarian dogma about free markets, Kirk is trying to expand Trump’s identity approach
Capitol riot organizer now hawking a cryptocurrency social network
By Karim Zidan
After encouraging an insurrection, the far-right activist has moved on to promoting a scammy blockchain website
Far right targets USA Today intern who investigated insurrectionists’ crowdfunding tactics
By Karim Zidan
Glenn Greenwald was instrumental in unleashing a right-wing hate mob on a female USA Today intern. Her media colleagues are standing by the young woman, but this incident reveals just how fraught covering the radical right is, especially for women journalists.
Far-right groups becoming more radical after Capitol attack
By Matthew Valasik and Shannon Reid
Some members have left extremist groups in the wake of the Jan. 6 violence. Those who remain, and the new members who have joined are becoming more violent than ever.