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Author: Will Carless, USA TODAY

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Bomb threats disrupt two schools. Did right-wing LibsofTikTok posts help prompt them?

August 25, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on Bomb threats disrupt two schools. Did right-wing LibsofTikTok posts help prompt them?

Plus: Our reporting threats agains public officials, and the history of extremist posts that led up to California’s Pride flag shooting.

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Man charged with assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot after USA TODAY investigation

August 25, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on Man charged with assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot after USA TODAY investigation

The Justice Department’s charging documents note that Tate was identified in USA TODAY’s investigation.

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A man was killed after threatening Biden. It’s not just him: Threats are on rise across US

August 22, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on A man was killed after threatening Biden. It’s not just him: Threats are on rise across US

Increased acceptance of political violence, mixed with election rhetoric, “makes for a dangerous situation,” experts say.

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The military ordered big steps to stop extremism. Two years later, it shows no results

July 21, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on The military ordered big steps to stop extremism. Two years later, it shows no results

USA TODAY identified 20 reforms the military proposed in 2021. Today, most steps are stalled or inactive. The most important ones never happened.

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Will Trump draw violent protesters to Miami? Experts monitor chance ahead of arraignment

June 12, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on Will Trump draw violent protesters to Miami? Experts monitor chance ahead of arraignment

Experts told USA TODAY that widespread civil disobedience appeared unlikely. But that doesn’t eliminate the possibility of clashes, or a solo extremist.

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‘Parents’ rights’ groups labeled extremists: SPLC lists these 12 groups as anti-government

June 6, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Parents’ rights’ groups labeled extremists: SPLC lists these 12 groups as anti-government

The research center’s designations are sometimes controversial. Its new report puts the influential Florida group in the same category as the Oath Keepers.

Nation

A Jan. 6 raider got a state regulator job from Ron DeSantis. Here’s what has happened since

May 26, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on A Jan. 6 raider got a state regulator job from Ron DeSantis. Here’s what has happened since

Plus: Target’s response to anti-LGBT harassment. It’s the week in extremism, from USA TODAY.

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She stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. Then Gov. Ron DeSantis made her a state regulator

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on She stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. Then Gov. Ron DeSantis made her a state regulator

A USA TODAY review of videos and an interview with a close associate show Sandra Atkinson was inside the Capitol. Did Gov. Ron DeSantis know?

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Why did Allen, Texas, mall shooter make neo-Nazi posts? Who’s giving money to QAnon online?

May 12, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on Why did Allen, Texas, mall shooter make neo-Nazi posts? Who’s giving money to QAnon online?

It’s the week in extremism from USA TODAY.

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The Allen shooter was Hispanic. He was also a white supremacist. What’s the allure?

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on The Allen shooter was Hispanic. He was also a white supremacist. What’s the allure?

Why would Garcia, who identified as Hispanic, follow a philosophy that calls his own identity inferior? Experts say neo-Nazism holds a visceral allure.

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Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

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USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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