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Extreme measures: America’s far right

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Rise of Far-Right Extremism During the Pandemic

This chapter examines the surge in far-right activities and protests in the U.S. spurred by anti-lockdown sentiments during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the exploitation of social tensions by extremist groups, their recruitment tactics, and the alarming rise in white supremacist ideologies during this period.

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