Brian Levin

director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino

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Brian Levin on KCRW

It appears that Republican Leonard Moty will be recalled from Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors, and be replaced by a militia-backed candidate.

Has a militia succeeded in ousting a supervisor in Shasta County?

It appears that Republican Leonard Moty will be recalled from Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors, and be replaced by a militia-backed candidate.

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One person was shot and killed in Portland during a violent clash between Trump supporters and counter protesters over the weekend.

Social media’s role in organizing Trump supporters to confront protestors in Kenosha and Portland

One person was shot and killed in Portland during a violent clash between Trump supporters and counter protesters over the weekend.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New videos have surfaced of high school students in Orange County making Nazi salutes and singing Nazi songs. The latest involves students from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove.

Orange County grapples with neo-Nazi activity

New videos have surfaced of high school students in Orange County making Nazi salutes and singing Nazi songs. The latest involves students from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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