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One's Antifa. One's In A Militia. How An Ancestry Match Led To An Unlikely Bond

Distant cousins Cody (left) and Andrew meet in Washington, D.C. Cody is a member of a Three Percenter-affiliated militia group, and Andrew is an organizer with Black Lives Matter activists. The two connected on Facebook and have gotten to know each other while researching their ancestry. Hannah Allam/NPR hide caption

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One's Antifa. One's In A Militia. How An Ancestry Match Led To An Unlikely Bond

Two distant cousins connect online, only to learn that one is a militant leftist and the other is in a right-wing militia. Their story shows the complexities of a timely question: Who's an extremist?

One's Antifa. One's In A Militia. How An Ancestry Match Led To An Unlikely Bond

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Ancestry Brought A Militia Member And Black Lives Matter-Supporter Together As Cousins

In the fight against violent extremism, there's a hot debate: Who's an extremist? Two cousins, one a far-right militia member and the other aligned with Antifa, bring that debate to life.

Ancestry Brought A Militia Member And Black Lives Matter-Supporter Together As Cousins

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What Happens When Extremism Becomes Mainstream

This week in both House and Senate hearings, police officials testified on the Jan. 6 insurrection. The rise of right-wing extremism might make preventing the next violent outbreak more challenging.

What Happens When Extremism Becomes Mainstream

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Examining Domestic Extremist Threats To Americans And U.S. Government

The Department of Homeland Security recently issued a bulletin warning of violence by domestic extremists. How is the government dealing with these threats?

Examining Domestic Extremist Threats To Americans And U.S. Government

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With U.S. In Turmoil, Experts Unsure What Kind Of Extreme Right May Emerge Soon

As thousands of security forces deploy nationwide in anticipation of unrest ahead of the inauguration, there has been a national reckoning over how seriously to take the right-wing extremist threat.

With U.S. In Turmoil, Experts Unsure What Kind Of Extreme Right May Emerge Soon

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Trump Is Leaving Office, But His Supporters Are Here To Stay

Many of President Trump's extremist followers expressed white supremacist views when they attacked the U.S. Capitol last week. What will come of them when Trump leaves office in ten days?

Trump Is Leaving Office, But His Supporters Are Here To Stay

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Did Minimizing Far-Right's Threat Lead To The Breach Of U.S. Capitol?

Five people died following the storming of the Capitol building, including a police officer. The attack renewed criticism over how officials are addressing the growing threat of far-right extremism.

Did Minimizing Far-Right's Threat Lead To The Breach Of U.S. Capitol?

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Pro-Trump Crowd Turns Into Violent Mob, Breaches U.S. Capitol

One of the most shocking parts of Wednesday's pro-Trump mob attack on the U.S. Capitol was just how quickly it all unfolded. We examine the historic, and troubling day.

Pro-Trump Crowd Turns Into Violent Mob, Breaches U.S. Capitol

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Trump Supporters Gather For 3rd Rally In D.C. Since November's Election

As thousands of supporters of President Trump converge again on Washington, D.C., to reject election results based on debunked claims of fraud, Congress is expected to certify the results.

Trump Supporters Gather For 3rd Rally In D.C. Since November's Election

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How Conspiracy And Disinformation Are Affecting U.S. Politics

From President Trump's phone call to Georgia officials demanding to "find" more votes to Trump supporters heading to D.C. to reject the election results — disinformation is playing a key role.

How Conspiracy And Disinformation Are Affecting U.S. Politics

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Police Were Warned About Nashville Christmas Bomber Building Explosives A Year Ago

Police in Nashville, Tenn., were warned in 2019 that Anthony Warner was building explosive devices. Authorities had previously said Warner, who detonated a bomb on Christmas Day, was unknown to them.

Police Were Warned About Nashville Christmas Bomber Building Explosives A Year Ago

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Nashville Bombing Revives Debate Over Which Acts Get Terrorism Label

The many unknowns in the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, Tenn., have raised questions about whether the incident should be classified as a terrorist act.

Nashville Bombing Revives Debate Over Which Acts Get Terrorism Label

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Right-Wing Embrace Of Conspiracy Is 'Mass Radicalization,' Experts Warn

The Million MAGA March drew thousands of President Trump's supporters, including members of far-right groups such as the Proud Boys, Patriot Front and others, to Washington, D.C., last month. Zach D Roberts/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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Right-Wing Embrace Of Conspiracy Is 'Mass Radicalization,' Experts Warn

Terrorism analysts warn that the country's polarization isn't just damaging to U.S. politics — it's a national security threat.

National Security

Ex-National Security Officials Warn Of Mass Radicalization

A group of bipartisan, former national security officials are warning that the ever deepening political divisions in the U.S. are a true national security threat.

Ex-National Security Officials Warn Of Mass Radicalization

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