Violence
Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves
Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves Violent extremists like Vance Boelter are not lone wolves, but rather part of a larger network of far-right extremists who believe in white replacement and other hate-based ideologies. The myth of the lone wolf shooter misdirects people from the actual causes of extremist violence and […]
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The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence
The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence The term “lone gunman” oversimplifies mass shootings and political violence by ignoring the structures that enable them, such as rising political extremism, systemic hate, and normalization of violent rhetoric. The lone gunman narrative often presents a digestible narrative that absolves institutions of responsibility and short-circuits […]
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Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America
Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America President Donald Trump has declared that he will “bring Columbus Day back from the ashes” as part of his retribution against those who have been critical of him, invoking the politics of grievance to fuel his supporters’ anger. The use of Columbus as […]
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A field guide to ‘accelerationism’: White supremacist groups using violence to spur race war and create social chaos
A field guide to ‘accelerationism’: White supremacist groups using violence to spur race war and create social chaos A growing trend of white supremacist groups, known as “accelerationism,” aims to create social chaos and societal collapse through violence, paving the way for a white ethnostate. Accelerationist groups, such as The Order, Atomwaffen Division, Active Club […]
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From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy
From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops into Los Angeles to support federal immigration enforcement raids has been criticized as “inflammatory” and potentially escalating tensions. The deployment of armed forces to police civilians is a […]
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Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities The Boulder, Colorado attack on June 1, 2025, which injured 12 people, was initially classified as a “targeted terror attack” by authorities, but later charged as a hate crime in federal court. A hate crime is defined as a crime motivated […]
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How trafficked American guns fuel Mexico’s cartel violence – podcast
How trafficked American guns fuel Mexico’s cartel violence – podcast American guns are a significant contributor to Mexico’s cartel violence, with over two-thirds of recovered guns at Mexican crime scenes originating from the U.S. An investigation by Sean Campbell and Topher McDougal found that in 2022, approximately 135,000 guns were trafficked across the northern border […]
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Guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexican drug cartels fuel violence in Mexico and the migration crisis
Guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexican drug cartels fuel violence in Mexico and the migration crisis Guns purchased in the US are trafficked to Mexican drug cartels, fueling violence in Mexico and contributing to the migration crisis. The majority of these guns come from independent gun dealers, with 16 times as many […]
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US gun trafficking to Mexico: Independent gun shops supply the most dangerous weapons
US gun trafficking to Mexico: Independent gun shops supply the most dangerous weapons Independent gun shops are the largest suppliers of crime guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexico, accounting for 83% of weapons traced back to US dealers. The most dangerous types of trafficked guns originated predominantly from independent stores, including .50-caliber […]
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Here’s how we figured the number of guns illegally trafficked from the US across the border to Mexico
Here’s how we figured the number of guns illegally trafficked from the US across the border to Mexico Estimates suggest that between 72,819 and 258,101 firearms were sold in the US and trafficked to Mexico in 2022, with a middle-range estimate of 135,000 firearms. The flow of illicit weapons from the US to Mexico has […]
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