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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsViolent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest
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Brandy Zadrozny
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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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Violent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protest (Original Post)
Nevilledog
Jan 2021
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Arne
(3,609 posts)1. Wonder if there is mention of the aircraft hijack threat.
Flight controllers are concerned someone pirated their air communication frequency just reported.
NoRoadUntravelled
(2,626 posts)2. Do you have a link? nt
Arne
(3,609 posts)3. It is a nightly news report.
Capital building targeted.