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Terrible Hate in a Beautiful Town

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 2528 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Northern Idaho faces a significant issue with extreme right, Christian nationalists, and neo-Nazis creating a 'white homeland'.
  2. Idaho shares similar challenges with other states like Missouri in terms of extremism, such as anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and uncontested races, making it important to acknowledge and address these issues nationwide.
  3. The community in Idaho is resilient and proactive, standing up against hate and working towards a more democratic and inclusive society.

Bondi Beach and the Long History of Anti-Zionist Violence

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 491 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. A deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney is part of an escalating wave of anti-Jewish violence that has included murders and synagogue attacks.
  2. Anti-Zionism is portrayed as an ideology that often expresses itself through violence and drives Jews from communities via exclusion, discrimination, and murder.
  3. Anti-Jewish hatred has become normalized across parts of society, increasing threats and making Jewish communities more vulnerable.

Republicans Are No Friends of the Jews

American Dreaming • 215 implied HN points • 12 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Anti‑Semitism has become mainstream on the right, with high‑profile commentators and politicians normalizing conspiracies and hate. Polling shows large shares of Republican/Trump voters accept Holocaust denial and other antisemitic beliefs.
  2. Some Jewish voters moved toward Republicans because of rising anti‑Semitism on the left and dissatisfaction with Democrats' response, but that shift doesn't mean the GOP is a safe haven. The Republican movement contains widespread hostility and many unreliable allies.
  3. The problem looks generational and institutional: younger conservative voters show higher levels of antisemitic views, and party leaders often shrug off or enable extremism. That suggests the threat to Jewish Americans could worsen and become entrenched.

The Online Right Doesn’t Want White Women to Get PhDs

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 445 implied HN points • 08 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Extremism
  1. Parts of the online right openly harass white women who pursue advanced degrees, saying they should be having children instead of careers.
  2. When Juliet Turner posted about earning her PhD, she was attacked on X and called a race traitor and shamed for not having kids.
  3. These attacks come from a rising white supremacist mindset online that treats white women mainly as reproducers and has escalated alongside broader far‑right harassment of minorities.

And People Had No Problem Saying That Joe Biden Was Cognitively "Challenged"

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 369 implied HN points • 12 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Many people openly said Joe Biden was cognitively "challenged." That would have been unthinkable before 2016 without invoking the 25th Amendment.
  2. The case being made against him is largely false—almost every sentence of that argument is inaccurate.
  3. Professional Republicans and many reporters apparently recognize these falsehoods but overwhelmingly do not correct them, which raises concerns about declining norms for calling out untrue claims.
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Political Psychology Links, 12/14/2025

In My Tribe • 318 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Populism is mainly a revolt against cognitive elites and leans on gut-level, System 1 thinking, using everyday, concrete images (like grocery prices) instead of abstract concepts.
  2. Polygenic risk scores work at the population level but are noisy and poor predictors for individuals, so DNA-based claims about a specific person’s psychology are usually misleading.
  3. Clear frameworks and simple illustrations can make complex political ideas easier to understand by showing how different audiences interpret messages in distinct "languages."

if not invasion, what?

bad cattitude • 292 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Large-scale violent attacks by Islamist extremists are being described as an invasion or conquest that threatens public safety and national sovereignty.
  2. Western media, politicians, and authorities often avoid naming or confronting this threat and label critics as 'phobic,' which the writer argues undermines social cohesion and the ability to respond.
  3. Immigration is a policy choice, and while many immigrants are good, admitting large numbers who won’t assimilate or who hold hostile beliefs is claimed to risk cultural erosion, loss of rights, and institutional capture, so stricter selection and limits are recommended.

Political Psychology Links, 12/20/2025

In My Tribe • 243 implied HN points • 20 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Extremism
  1. A large genetic study finds that many psychiatric disorders share most of their genetic risk, grouping into several overlapping factors and a general "p-factor" that helps explain why people often have multiple diagnoses.
  2. Generation Z is a digitally native, alienated cohort whose political energy often plays out online as viral trends, which risks being short-lived and having limited real-world staying power unless it is organized offline.
  3. Volkish thought was a romantic, anti-modern nationalism that idealized rural life and culture while demonizing urban, scientific, and commercial modernity, and it scapegoated Jews as a supposed 'anti-type,' laying cultural groundwork that preceded Nazism.

Reclaiming Freedom as a Progressive Value

The Message Box • 3144 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. President Biden is emphasizing freedom as a progressive value in his campaign messaging.
  2. Democrats must connect policies to values like patriotism and freedom to build a diverse coalition.
  3. The Republican Party has historically framed freedom in a way that favors big business and individual liberties.

Getting past the 2010s

Noahpinion • 10882 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Past unrest can quickly transition to peaceful societies, as seen in Japan's history from protests to tranquil consumerism.
  2. Self-immolation can be a form of political protest, often linked to specific causes like Tibetan resistance or land seizures by governments.
  3. Individuals may passionately fight for extremist causes, willing to die for their beliefs, even if they are not considered mentally ill.

OK: Is This Genuine?

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 176 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Allegations in released Epstein files include disturbing claims tying powerful people to sexual abuse of minors, but the authenticity of some documents is unclear.
  2. Advances in DeepFakes and digital manipulation mean that even genuine evidence can be dismissed or fail to persuade large swaths of the public.
  3. Political operatives and wealthy backers will amplify doubt and misinformation, letting a neofascist-aligned right push its agenda and evade accountability.

Trump persuades British Tories to betray their country

Writing from London • 1179 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Donald Trump is seen as a threat to European security by some, especially due to his influence on Republicans' actions related to aid to Ukraine
  2. Some British Conservatives are prioritizing their hatred of progressives over national security concerns, leading to support for Trump
  3. There is concern that the right-wing betrayal and alignment with Trump may lead to consequences similar to the left's fate in the 1980s regarding national security

One Year Later

Unpopular Front • 69 implied HN points • 20 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The administration has proven more radical and authoritarian than many expected. State agencies are being used as organized enforcers and measures like mass deportations and dehumanizing rhetoric are central tools of power.
  2. The “vibe shift” narrative was overstated and short-lived. Pundits turned it into a commodified story, but the broader culture hasn’t permanently shifted toward Trumpism.
  3. An imperial, growth-at-all-costs mindset among elites and tech barons is shaping policy, and online groyper-style networks are radicalizing young conservatives and remaking the right in ways mainstream media struggles to cover.

The Long Shadow of January 6th

The Future, Now and Then • 110 implied HN points • 06 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Failing to punish political and media elites who promoted the Big Lie lets insurrectionist behavior become normalized, making future attacks more likely.
  2. Preventing another January 6th requires focusing on elite accountability and sustained normative pressure—especially from institutional Republicans—rather than only civic education or blaming platforms.
  3. Media, tech, and business often prioritized profit and safety over principle, and that retreat, combined with weakened legal and political checks, has pushed the political system toward greater authoritarian risk.

Actually, Horseshoe Theory is True

Mon0’s Substack • 39 implied HN points • 28 Aug 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Horseshoe theory suggests that far-left and far-right groups are more alike than different in certain ways. They may share similar psychological traits, making their mindsets closer than we think.
  2. Research shows both political extremes display traits like dogmatism, intolerance, and a rigid belief system. They often think in black-and-white terms, leading to conspiracy theories and overconfidence in their views.
  3. Authoritarian tendencies can be found on both sides of the political spectrum. This means that extreme ideologies, whether left or right, can lead to similar behaviors and mindset challenges.

To J.D. Vance, His Family, & His Staff, Hannukah Is a Subset of Christmas

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 184 implied HN points • 06 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Some political leaders treat Hanukkah as a subset of Christmas and promote a public identity centered on Christianity rather than equal recognition of Jewish traditions.
  2. U.S. civil religion has long swung between broader "Abrahamic" or "Judeo-Christian" frames, and some actors are now trying to narrow it further toward ethnic or Christian nationalism.
  3. A more inclusive civic celebration would recognize many winter festivals from different cultures instead of reducing diverse traditions to a single Christian narrative.

2025 Is Off To A Wild Start

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2393 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Recent news events are raising suspicion, especially involving two military veterans committing violent acts. This has sparked discussion about the connection between military service and extremism.
  2. There are concerns about the current U.S. administration's approach to international conflicts, especially with talks of military action involving Iran. This raises questions about decision-making in leadership.
  3. The debate on immigration is highlighting the exploitation of workers, as both political sides have different reasons for their stance. It's important to consider the impact on all workers, not just the politics surrounding immigration.

Are ‘Islamists in Charge of Britain’?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 6241 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. There have been increased incidents of antisemitism and violence in London, causing safety concerns for Jewish schools and worshippers.
  2. The British Parliament faced a situation where fear of Islamist violence influenced decision-making, leading to deviations from parliamentary norms.
  3. The rise of Islamist extremism in Britain has created a pressing need for immediate and decisive action, including arrests and deportations of individuals inciting violence or religious hatred.

Substackers Against Nazis

Wars Of Future Past • 1139 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. A group of Substack publishers is raising concerns about the platform's allowance of Nazis and white supremacists.
  2. Substack has been criticized for hosting and profiting from newsletters that promote hateful content.
  3. Prominent Substack writers have left the platform due to concerns about its handling of white nationalism.

CROSSPOST: TIMOTHY SNYDER: Ethnic Cleansing in Ohio: Nazi Lies in Vance's America

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 38 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. JD Vance and Trump promoted invented stories about Haitians in Springfield—claims about pet‑eating, crime, and disease—that were amplified by right‑wing media and treated as facts.
  2. Those lies fueled online Nazi‑style mobilization, bomb threats, and have been translated into government action as DHS moves to remove Haitian TPS and prepare large deportations.
  3. This campaign amounts to a test of bureaucratized ethnic cleansing that threatens American democracy and moral life, leaving local communities bracing for forced removals.

The Horror

Unpopular Front • 120 implied HN points • 17 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Trump’s public reaction to the killing showed a disturbing gleefulness and a willingness to celebrate violence against opponents, revealing how dangerous and unstable his leadership can be.
  2. His supporters are acting like an online mob that leaps to false accusations and eagerly looks for a Muslim or Arab scapegoat, proving they’re willing to harm innocent people to satisfy their hatred.
  3. Taken together, this reveals a collapse of common sense and basic reasoning in the movement, producing a nightmarish, hateful atmosphere full of madness and murderous rancor.

The Nazis Of Our Time

Daily Dreher • 1513 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. The article discusses the topic of Hamas and anti-Semitism.
  2. The author emphasizes the need to pay attention to current instances of extreme hate.
  3. The post prompts readers to continue reading with a free trial offer.

February 8, 2026

Letters from an American • 30 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. McCarthy and others used fear, loud accusations, and selective leaks to grab headlines and gain political power, staying ahead of fact‑checking until the public finally turned against them.
  2. The belief that elites or outsiders are destroying the nation evolved into the Great Replacement idea, rooted in older racist and eugenic thought and fueling white‑supremacist movements and violence.
  3. Recent political leaders and advisers have revived and weaponized anti‑immigrant and racist narratives to block compromise and push exclusionary policies, repeating tactics that trade truth for power.

Bring your questions for a former Antifa member

Disaffected Newsletter • 419 implied HN points • 10 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. There will be a live event with Ty King, a former Antifa member, where he will share his experiences. People can ask questions and engage with him during the session.
  2. Ty King's background includes a tough childhood, which he believes made him more open to extremist movements. His story highlights how personal struggles can lead to political affiliations.
  3. The event is exclusively for paid subscribers and will take place on April 11, allowing fans to connect with the topics discussed in a supportive environment.

Does it matter that the DC pipe bombs were inoperable?

The Reactionary • 54 implied HN points • 22 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. A qualified explosives expert concluded the pipe devices lacked proper explosive filler and functional fuzing, so they were unlikely to detonate.
  2. Whether the devices were operable doesn’t change the criminal case, because federal law covers transporting explosives and criminal attempts even if the devices fail or aren’t fully functional.
  3. The expert report was submitted to argue for pretrial release, but the defendant’s admissions and purchase/assembly evidence — plus the presumption for detention — make release unlikely unless new exculpatory evidence (like entrapment) emerges.

The High-Tech Lynching of Mustapha K.

Unpopular Front • 94 implied HN points • 19 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Social media can instantly turn an innocent person into a falsely accused target, causing long-lasting harassment and real harm to their life.
  2. Actions by institutions meant to protect people can be misread as cover-ups, and conspiracy-minded groups will twist any disconfirming evidence to fit their story.
  3. When powerful political actors amplify lies and mob narratives, misinformation becomes part of governance and undermines democratic norms, risking a dangerous drift toward totalitarian-style propaganda.

"Charlie, we hardly knew ya"

Fisted by Foucault • 103 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. A figure who was once mocked became a powerful organizer and bridge between rival right-wing factions, and his assassination has left a big leadership void.
  2. Without a unifying leader, the right is drifting into bitter infighting, purge attempts, and a sense of rudderlessness as groups fight to fill the gap.
  3. Social media and sensationalist outlets have turned politics into entertainment, amplifying conspiratorial thinking and unrealistic calls for dramatic action instead of sober truth-seeking.

The DC Pipe Bomber Confesses

The Reactionary • 77 implied HN points • 29 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. He confessed to building and planting pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC on January 5, 2021, and described how he constructed, transported, and placed the devices; he said the attacks were aimed at the political parties, not Congress or the January 6 proceedings.
  2. He bought bomb parts over multiple years, hid materials at home, wiped his phone hundreds of times, and used online sources like a video game and YouTube to learn bombmaking; he set timers but did not test the devices and later said he felt relieved they didn’t explode, suggesting destruction rather than mass casualties was his aim.
  3. He claimed a vague anger at both parties after the 2020 election, but purchase records from 2019–2020 point to longer-term planning or radicalization, and unanswered questions remain about whether he acted alone and why the investigation took years.

Both Sides, Now.

Trying to Understand the World • 4 implied HN points • 04 Mar 26
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. A militant form of “anti‑fascism” now targets people instead of promoting broad, humanist goals, treating opponents as un‑persons and sometimes using violence.
  2. That shift grew from decades of negative, performative politics and theory that turn abstractions into enemies, narrow what can be discussed, and help justify harassment or worse.
  3. The political effect is fragmentation and shrinking debate that weakens mainstream left movements, normalizes conflict, and risks empowering the Right while leaving society and security forces ill‑prepared.

How to Tell Whether Trump is Hitler

Unsafe Science • 42 implied HN points • 16 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The piece centers on the question of whether Trump can be compared to Hitler and treats that as the main issue to resolve.
  2. It offers a way to judge this claim by proposing specific criteria or a method for determining if the comparison fits.
  3. The intent is to encourage using clear, evidence-based standards to answer the question rather than relying on partisan labels or rhetoric.

The Dying Animal

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 36 implied HN points • 27 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The MAGA movement is both powerful and increasingly violent, but its aggressive overreach is alienating voters and creating political backlash that could cost the party in elections.
  2. Trump’s presidency has damaged America’s global reputation and shifted the GOP away from traditional conservative internationalism, yet much of this era’s political identity is tied to one man and may not survive him intact.
  3. Harsh domestic actions and nativist policies are causing real harm and weakening institutions, and while full authoritarianism seems unlikely in a large country, the damage and chaos could linger for years.

My Greatest Fear

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 10 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Signs like racist propaganda, violent incidents, and policy moves are normalizing dehumanization and could be preparing society for harsher, more organized repression.
  2. A small but powerful class of wealthy, amoral elites is manipulating institutions and media while revelations expose deep corruption, making authoritarian strategies more feasible.
  3. Humanity faces ecological overshoot and must choose between chaotic collapse, a cooperative managed descent, or a violent techno‑fascist response, and current trends raise the risk of the worst path emerging.

Why Palestine Can't Deliver Peace

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3096 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Most Palestinians hold extreme views on the conflict with Israel, hindering the possibility of peace.
  2. For peace to be achievable, Palestinian society needs to be less hostile towards Jews and able to prevent extremists from derailing negotiations.
  3. Israel must be confident in the stability of a new Palestinian state and its ability to address internal opposition to ensure lasting peace.