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Violent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest
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Brandy Zadrozny
@BrandyZadrozny
New from me and @oneunderscore__
Radical conservatives and far-right activists are flooding online platforms with threats and expectations of violence for tomorrow's rally against congressional certification of the election. Extremism experts are worried.
Violent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest
In anticipation of possible violence, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has asked residents to stay away from the downtown area where protesters will be marching.
nbcnews.com
5:09 PM · Jan 5, 2021
Brandy Zadrozny
@BrandyZadrozny
New from me and @oneunderscore__
Radical conservatives and far-right activists are flooding online platforms with threats and expectations of violence for tomorrow's rally against congressional certification of the election. Extremism experts are worried.
Violent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest
In anticipation of possible violence, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has asked residents to stay away from the downtown area where protesters will be marching.
nbcnews.com
5:09 PM · Jan 5, 2021
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/violent-threats-ripple-through-far-right-internet-forums-ahead-protest-n1252923
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