The Domestic Extremist Next Door: How Digital Platforms Enable the War Against American Government

Digital platforms enabled the disturbing rise of domestic extremism, culminating with the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Militia groups use social media networks to plan operations, recruit new members, and spread anti-democracy propaganda, a new Digital Citizens Alliance (Digital Citizens) and Coalition for a Safer Web (CSW) investigation has found.

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Tags: Extreme Right, Militias, Social Media, Social Networks, USA