Right-wing extremism
The online exchange of conspiracy theories within an Irish extreme right wing Telegram group during the COVID-19 pandemic
October 20, 2024While the extreme right wing (ERW) has not gained a foothold in local or national Irish politics, the country has witnessed a growth in online activism and harassment, and physical protest and violence. This paper explores a case study based on 4876 unique posts from one Irish-based Telegram group active during six months of the ...
Right-Wing Extremism in Mainstream Games: A Review of the Literature
September 16, 2024Hate speech, harassment, and an increasing prevalence of right-wing extremism in online game spaces are of growing concern in the United States. Understanding trends in how and to what extent extremist groups utilize online gaming spaces is vital in taking action to protect players. To synthesize the current state of extant research and suggest future ...
Examining Online Indicators of Extremism in Violent Right-Wing Extremist Forums
August 9, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
Comparing the Online Posting Behaviors of Violent and Non-Violent Right-Wing Extremists
August 8, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
Examining the Developmental Pathways of Online Posting Behavior in Violent Right-Wing Extremist Forums
August 8, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
Chambers of Secrets? Cognitive Echo Chambers and the Role of Social Media in Facilitating Them
August 7, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
The Ethics of Engaging Former Extremists to Counter Violent Extremism Online
August 7, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
What Does the ‘New Right’ Have to do With the Christchurch Attack? Some Evidence from Twitter on Discursive Overlaps
August 6, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
VOX-Pol Guest Lecture Series: Studying Right-Wing Extremism
August 1, 2024VOX-Pol Guest Lecture Series, Spring 2024: Studying Right-Wing Extremism Speaker: Sam Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany. His research focuses on right-wing extremism in the United States; extremism online; social media, activism, and conflict; and computational social science. Presented by Seán ...