extremism

• Former Saskatchewan PC leader says ‘extreme’ views creeping into party’s ranks

  Former PC Party of Saskatchewan leader Ken Grey says members and party leadership pressed him to adopt extreme views, a claim the party denies.

  Politics

  Mar 2
• Proud Boys leader arrested over banner-burning ahead of pro-Trump rally

  Enrique Tarrio was arrested in Washington, D.C., on charges related to another protest in December.

  Trending

  Jan 5
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• How extremists are getting involved in anti-mask demonstrations across Canada

  The issue came to public attention locally after a Knights Templar flag was spotted at a Kelowna anti-mask rally in late November.

  Dec 10, 2020
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• ‘Escalating’ far-right violence in U.S. to pose greatest terrorist threat: experts

  The report comes amid a wave of new terror schemes alleged to have been perpetrated by white supremacists and anti-government groups across the United States.

  World

  Jun 27, 2020
• Online searches for far-right content across Canada increase during lockdown, study finds

  A recent study shows there has been a surge in online extremist content during the COVID-19 lockdown across Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2020
• Neo-Nazi ‘commander’ unmasked as 13-year-old kid in Estonia

  Members of the Feuerkrieg Division reportedly didn't know their leader was a 13-year-old keyboard warrior living with his parents.

  Trending

  Apr 17, 2020
• Charlottesville suit seeks to connect online speech with real-world violence

  The plaintiffs anticipate the case will go to trial sometime next year.

  World

  Nov 14, 2019
• German city declares ‘Nazi emergency’ via symbolic resolution

  Dresden is located in the state of Saxony, where the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) made strong gains in this year’s regional election. 

  World

  Nov 3, 2019
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• ‘It’s healing’: How former extremists are working together to undermine the far right

  There is a growing effort by reformed extremists who are working together to undermine the violent movements they once belonged to.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2019
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• The rise of extreme Buddhism: What’s happening and why?

  In places like Myanmar and Sri Lanka, violent fire bombings, mob scenes and forced migrations are now synonymous with Buddhist nationalist sentiment.

  Oct 3, 2019