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Digital Dispatches is ISD’s article series showcasing the latest data-driven research on hate, information operations and extremism.
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February 16, 2023
Radical reinforcement: The January 6 attack and the methodology of hybridized extremism
In our Jan 6 series, ISD examines the movements and ideologies behind the attack, their interplay, and how the landscape has evolved.
ISD-US
Far-Right Extremism, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Terrorism and Extremism
December 21, 2022
Extreme Dialogue: Former conspiracist shares story to help others understand the realities of extremism
Sylvain, fearing a prophecized end-of-world date, sold his home and moved to higher ground. He hopes sharing his story will help others.
ISD UK
Education, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Resources
December 1, 2022
How female politicians were targeted with abuse on TikTok and Instagram ahead of the 2022 US midterms
ISD found platforms failing to enforce policies protecting female candidates, even promoting abusive hashtags related to their names.
ISD-US
Democratic Integrity, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety
November 22, 2022
Colorado Springs shooting: The latest in a transnational, upward trend of anti-LGBTQ hate
The tragedy at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs is the latest real-world episode of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric affecting the lives of those targeted.
ISD-US
Anti-LGBTQ+, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse
November 14, 2022
What the UK migrant centre attack tells us about contemporary extremism trends
The suspect’s social media history from the migrant processing center attack in southern England highlights flaws in UK counter-terrorism policy.
ISD UK
Anti-Migrant, Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
