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The age of assassins

Wrong Side of History • 384 implied HN points • 09 Jul 25
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. The rise of homegrown terrorism in Britain became evident after the suicide bombings in London, which highlighted the alienation of some young Muslim men.
  2. Mohammad Sidique Khan and his associates became radicalized despite being involved in community activities, showing how easily individuals can be influenced by extremist ideologies.
  3. The bombings marked a shift in public awareness about domestic threats, as people began to fear that suicide attacks might be a regular occurrence in Britain.

Shared Humanity

Nader's Thoughts • 628 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace and human rights.
  2. Human rights are applied selectively based on borders, races, ethnicities, and religions.
  3. People have the right to stand up for themselves and fight for what's theirs.

Missouri Representative Ben Baker

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 537 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Missouri Representative Ben Baker has undergone a remarkable transformation from a mild-mannered missionary to embodying toxic partisan politics and extreme masculinity.
  2. Baker has actively pushed for extreme legislation, such as opposing abortion care, attacking trans kids, and advocating for Bible studies in public schools.
  3. The concerning aspect of Ben Baker's character is his obsession with guns, despite the devastating gun violence statistics in Missouri, including issues like open carry for children and intimate partner violence.

Substackers Against Nazis

Japan Economy Watch • 399 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The Substack platform is being criticized for allowing the platforming and monetization of Nazis and white nationalists, which has caused concern among subscribers.
  2. Many prominent Substack writers have left or threatened to leave due to Substack's inability to adequately address the issue of allowing white nationalism on the platform.
  3. Subscribers and publishers are calling on Substack to clarify their stance on platforming Nazis and to reconsider their position on allowing such content to be monetized.

PROOF EXCLUSIVE: The Timeline of Pro-Trump January 6 Pipe Bomber’s 21 Bomb-Component Purchases Reveals An Unmistakable Pattern

Proof • 54 implied HN points • 06 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. A former federal criminal investigator has revealed previously unseen details about Brian Cole and his actions around January 6.
  2. A timeline of 21 purchases for bomb components reveals a clear, repeating pattern in what and when items were bought, which points toward a planned effort to build explosives.
  3. That buying pattern undermines official claims that Cole’s motive remains unclear and suggests investigators missed or downplayed key evidence.
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SITREP

THREE SEVEN MAFIA • 1238 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Author is disengaging from social media due to content bans and drama
  2. Author focusing on long-form work like manuscripts and TV channel content
  3. The author sees their TV brand as a life's work and foundation for a vanguard movement

January 5, 2026 (Monday)

Letters from an American • 30 implied HN points • 06 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The January 6 attack was an organized attempt to overturn a democratic election and used violence and intimidation to try to stop the peaceful transfer of power.
  2. A long-running political project that demonized government, blamed minorities, and promoted reclaiming power for white men helped build support for anti-democratic actions.
  3. Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election, the resulting legal fights and a Supreme Court immunity ruling have weakened checks and balances and enabled further abuses of executive power at home and abroad.

December 6, 2025

Letters from an American • 46 implied HN points • 07 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. World War II was fought to defend democracy against fascism, and Americans of many races and backgrounds joined the fight to protect the idea that all people are equal.
  2. Fascism rejects equality, concentrates power in dictators, and keeps control by demonizing and excluding people labeled as 'others.'
  3. Today, some leaders are eroding democratic norms and equality, but democracy still gives ordinary people the power to stand up and defend equal rights.

Sunday Strip: The Antifa Express -

Who is Robert Malone • 17 implied HN points • 11 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. A picture-heavy, provocative presentation that frames Antifa as a dramatic, threatening force.
  2. Many graphic or shocking images are included and labeled with a trigger warning to emphasize the disturbing visuals.
  3. It’s published as a Substack newsletter piece that asks readers to subscribe and share and displays reader engagement counts.

The demonization of Dearborn, Michigan

Conspirador Norteño • 16 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Dearborn is repeatedly targeted with Islamophobic and anti-immigrant attacks online because it has a large Muslim and Middle Eastern population.
  2. These attacks come in waves tied to major events that often have nothing to do with Dearborn, and different groups and platforms (like X and Bluesky) have taken part at different times.
  3. Much of the rhetoric is misleading or false and is used for political scapegoating, showing that bigotry and misinformation cross ideological lines.

Discord Platform: What schools and parents need to know to prevent a school shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 159 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. School shooters have used Discord to plan attacks, demonstrating how important it is for schools and parents to be aware of potential threats online.
  2. Discord is a platform with a history of being used by extremist groups for planning violence, highlighting the need for vigilance and monitoring for inappropriate content.
  3. The encrypted nature of direct messages on Discord can make it challenging for authorities to access information, emphasizing the importance of early reporting and proactive intervention.

Pop goes the Nazi & JD Vance does some fast talking.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 12 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The author says ICE agents unlawfully confronted and shot a woman, arguing there was no probable cause and criticizing JD Vance's defense as specious and nervous.
  2. The piece accuses the Trump administration of lawlessness and of using deputized extremists, including Nazis and KKK members, to intimidate people and provoke street confrontations; it urges confronting that lawlessness and even suggests forcing Trump's use of the Insurrection Act.
  3. The writer argues low voter turnout shows neither major party holds a true majority, predicts younger activists will replace corrupt older leaders, and foresees a coming shift toward a socialist majority.

Mentions of Political Extremism in English Wikipedia

Rozado’s Visual Analytics • 350 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. English Wikipedia mentions far-right political extremism three times more than far-left extremism. This shows a noticeable difference in how each side is portrayed.
  2. The terms used to describe political extremism vary, with 'extreme' often linked more to the right and 'radical' to the left. However, the overall trend still favors right-wing mentions.
  3. These patterns in Wikipedia echo trends found in news media, suggesting that the way political extremism is discussed might be influenced by broader social and historical factors.

Looksmaxxing

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 7 implied HN points • 19 Jan 26
🎭️ Culture Extremism
  1. A growing looks‑focused movement pushes extreme body modifications, steroids, drugs, and expensive surgeries as ways to maximize attractiveness and social power.
  2. This obsession with appearance fuels a dominance mentality and has overlapped with online subcultures that normalize shock value, racism, and antisemitism.
  3. Youth politics are increasingly defined by a woke vs anti‑woke split where group identity and looks often trump individual character and ideas, worsening polarization and the risk of extreme outcomes.

The Australian Liberal Party and Religion

Syncretica • 196 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. There is discussion about religious groups' influence in the Australian Liberal Party.
  2. Religious groups thrive by promoting extreme behavior to create commitment among members.
  3. Effective control of the Liberal Party by a cohesive minority may lead to significant changes or downfall.

Batshit Crazy

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 10 implied HN points • 07 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The political situation in the United States is deeply alarming and feels insane.
  2. One commentator, Steve Schmidt, is singled out as actually understanding and plainly explaining how serious this is amid many noisy pundits.
  3. This isn’t a time for irony — it’s an urgent call to mobilize and do everything possible to stop the danger before it’s too late.

He Hunted al-Qaeda. Now He Hunts Neo-Nazis

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 626 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Kristofer Goldsmith founded Task Force Butler to combat neo-Nazi terrorism in the US, facing credible threats and dangerous situations as a former Army sergeant.
  2. Task Force Butler infiltrates and monitors online Nazi groups, providing legal evidence that has led to convictions and lawsuits against extremist organizations.
  3. Goldsmith's personal journey, from Army veteran suffering from undiagnosed PTSD to leading an effort to dismantle white supremacist groups, highlights his resilience and dedication to fighting against hate.

Fear and self-loathing

WORLD GONE WRONG • 157 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Extremism
  1. Extremist ideologies exploit psychological dynamics to provoke emotional responses.
  2. Self-discrepancy theory examines the gaps between actual, ideal, and 'ought' selves.
  3. Fringe extremist movements manipulate self-discrepancy by stacking cognitive constructs to influence behavior.

Weekly Wednesday: 18 and life to go

Deprogram • 157 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The author's mother is finally divorced and safe from a problematic ex, which is a personal relief.
  2. The ex's obstructive behavior created ongoing stress for the family, even after being arrested.
  3. The ex's sentencing reveals his problematic leadership in an extremist group, leading to a lengthy prison term.

The Collapse of Conservatism

Theory Matters • 5 implied HN points • 30 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Conservatism is a real intellectual tradition but it is fracturing as many conservative forces drift toward a New Right and personalist, authoritarian politics that threaten the movement's principles. This turn risks repeating historical mistakes where elites ally with dangerous forces and then get consumed.
  2. Language and institutions are being weaponised—terms like “lawfare,” attacks on the press, and social-media aesthetics are used to obfuscate truth and concentrate power, eroding democratic norms. This degradation makes resistance harder and helps authoritarian styles gain ground.
  3. Higher education today functions largely as a commercial, private good, so blanket free tuition is both unrealistic and likely to reduce provision; instead, universities should be reimagined as genuine public cultural institutions offering town halls, public courses, and wider access while retaining realistic funding mechanisms like loans or a graduate tax.

The insidious middle

WORLD GONE WRONG • 137 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The concept of polarization as a measure of social or political health is challenged
  2. The myth of society having a 'neutral center' is critiqued, especially in terms of social justice and equality
  3. Polarization often occurs when society is changing, and change can be positive

Driving While Swarthy

Deprogram • 117 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Meeting with a local community group revealed underlying tensions and potential for racial profiling.
  2. The complexity of racism in rural America includes individuals holding racist beliefs despite exhibiting kindness in daily actions.
  3. The narrative of redneck America can be polarized, but there is a spectrum of viewpoints within rural communities.

Marblehead

Deprogram • 117 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. A compound may be characterized by a community that is very insular and owned by a single radical church.
  2. In some cases, warning signs of a compound include affiliation with extreme ideologies and the promotion of militant activities.
  3. Despite the concerning aspects, sometimes unexpected experiences like free cheesecake can make interactions in cult-like settings more tolerable.

Seasons change, and so did I

WORLD GONE WRONG • 117 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Joined the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism as a Senior Research Fellow
  2. Challenges with maintaining INTELWIRE Daily Brief due to changes in Twitter API and website issues
  3. Downgraded presence on Twitter and active on other platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky

The Last Twitter Show

WORLD GONE WRONG • 98 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. White supremacists have gained millions of followers on social media and have significant influence.
  2. The future of studying social networks like Twitter may become more challenging and costly due to potential changes on the platform.
  3. Despite the negative aspects, Twitter has served as a valuable platform for work, news, and connections.

Constructing White identity

WORLD GONE WRONG • 98 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
💾 History Extremism
  1. Naturalization laws in the US restricted citizenship to 'free white persons' until after the Civil War.
  2. Legal rulings from 1878 to 1952 made race a prerequisite for naturalized citizenship.
  3. The struggles to define 'white persons' and 'black persons' in legal contexts reflect the complex history of race and citizenship.

The Third Temple, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Apocalypse Archetype

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 21 Nov 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Extremism
  1. A fusion of religious zealotry and political power is treating leaders as apocalyptic figures, and that mix is being used to erode the rule of law and democratic protections.
  2. Efforts to rebuild the Third Temple—breeding a red heifer and recreating the Ark—aim to literalize prophecy, but reviving blood sacrifice is seen as archaic and spiritually dangerous, potentially inviting lower, harmful forces and normalizing violence.
  3. The rise of networked tech consciousness has pushed people back into mythic, tribal mindsets that make apocalyptic politics more persuasive, and moving forward will require inner spiritual growth along with collective, material efforts to salvage humane parts of civilization.

HAMAS IN GAZA

Dana’s Newsletter • 58 implied HN points • 08 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. Hamas has a history of violence and extremism, refusing to recognize Israel and instigating wars.
  2. Israel made a critical error by allowing Hamas to flourish, leading to devastating consequences.
  3. The conflict between Hamas and Israel has created an impossible situation with severe humanitarian repercussions.

Research Roundup

WORLD GONE WRONG • 58 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Extremism
  1. People spreading Trump-oriented election disinformation generally believe their claims
  2. Different types of media affect behavior change for COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
  3. Encouraging fact-checking can influence recommendation algorithms

Horseshoe This!

Black Lodges • 39 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. The Horseshoe Theory compares far-left and far-right political extremes, suggesting they are closer together than to the moderate center.
  2. The Radical Center rejects traditional left-right divides, focusing on pragmatic policymaking influenced by corporate interests and market-based solutions.
  3. The Horseshoe Theory oversimplifies complex political ideologies, fails to consider fundamental differences between left and right, and misrepresents political reality.

How Totalitarians Speak

From the New World • 172 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Many totalitarians misuse terms like 'democracy' to promote their authoritarian regimes.
  2. Regime media often focuses on fashion and distraction, avoiding real discussions about government actions.
  3. Regime journalists tend to amplify extreme viewpoints and neglect the true sentiments of the general public.

Happy Holidays, Vlad

Diane Francis • 219 implied HN points • 18 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. January 6 was a chaotic day in America, which coincided with Russian holidays. This situation didn't go unnoticed in Russia, and many people thought it was a gift to Putin.
  2. There is a connection between Russia's political actions and the rise of white supremacist groups in America. The writer argues that Putin's influence has been used to promote division and chaos.
  3. The FBI has shown confusion about foreign interference in American politics, but there is evidence of Russian involvement in stirring up domestic unrest. A new approach to handling Putin's actions is needed to prevent future problems.

Moral Equivalency and its Discontents

Skeptic • 99 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism
  1. Hamas and Israel are not equivalent despite some arguments from the far Left.
  2. There is a moral confusion on the progressive Left regarding distinguishing between acts of terrorism and geopolitical complexities.
  3. Comparing Hamas to Nazis is deemed unfair even to the Nazis due to differing actions and intents.