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Shape Changes: Right-Wing Extremists and the US-Russia Cold War
Jan 6, 2022
Jared Holt and Joe Weisberg discuss right-wing extremism, evolving threats to American democracy, and Weisberg's journey from Cold Warrior to advocate for ending conflict with Russia. They also explore the complexity of US-Russia relations and the situation in Ukraine.
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- Right-wing extremist groups have decentralized their organizing efforts to evade scrutiny while remaining politically effective.
- The spread of disinformation online remains a challenge, and social media platforms need fundamental changes to prioritize productive conversations over clickbait and outrage.
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Changing Shape of Threats to American Democracy
The Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab has reported on the adaptation and evolution of right-wing extremist groups. In response to increased scrutiny and pressure from the public, journalists, and law enforcement, these extremist groups have decentralized their organizing efforts to smaller, regional, and local levels. They have found that local organizing allows them to evade scrutiny while still being politically effective. Issues such as opposition to racial justice, critical race theory, and public safety mandates have become focal points for these groups.
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