Tuesday, April 27, 2021

How Extremists Weaponize Irony To Spread Hate

How Extremists Weaponize Irony To Spread Hate

In this 2017 photo, Gavin McInnes (center), founder of the far-right extremist group known as the Proud Boys, is surrounded by supporters after speaking at a rally in Berkeley, Calif. McInnes told NPR that the group is made up of "funny dudes, not Nazis." At least 25 members of the far-right group are facing charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

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