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Common Dreams: Michigan Judge Accused of Jeopardizing Safety and Democracy With Reversal of Open Carry Ban at Polling Places - October 27, 2020

Political Research Associates

“Steven Gardiner, a scholar at the progressive think tank Political Research Associates, told The Guardian earlier this month that ‘the militias will absolutely seize on’ Trump’s comments.” Continue…

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This is Reno: VIDEO: Reno police chief discusses police role in upcoming election - October 26, 2020

Political Research Associates

“In regard to recent months of civil unrest, This Is Reno asked Soto if he’d read a recently released report on the rise of armed, far-right militia groups. The report—released by local progressive…

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The Appeal: A Trumpist Texas Sherrif is Running for Congress. If he Wins, His Brother Might Take Over The Sheriff's Office. - October 23, 2020

Political Research Associates

“But what Troy lacked in basic crime-fight skills, he made up for in bravado. Troy has repeatedly made headlines for making outlandish comments in the press and on social-media, especially as the…

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This is Reno: Report: Violent, far-right groups on the rise in Nevada - October 21, 2020

Political Research Associates

“A report this week warns of armed militia groups in Nevada and speculates about their potential to disrupt voting in the upcoming election. The report is the product of a collaboration between…

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Media Matter for America: Tucker Carlson hosts guest who attended white nationalist conference to attack NBC reporter Brandy Zadrozny - October 21, 2020

Political Research Associates

“Carlson additionally neglected to inform his audience that Beattie has retweeted accounts ‘defending the white nationalist Great Replacement conspiracy theory,’ as previously documented by Political…

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Nevada Current: Far-right groups pose threat to election, report warns - October 20, 2020

Political Research Associates

“ ‘The Danger Within: Right Wing Violence in Nevada’ details the various far-right militia and white supremacy groups with a visible presence in the state, and warns these groups may attempt to show up…

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Montgomery Advertiser: Extremists like Proud Boys, encouraged by Trump, fuel fire of misogyny and gender violence - October 20, 2020

Political Research Associates

“And we must not forget the devastating effect on transgender women, particularly those of color. During an SPLC panel discussion, Heron Greenesmith, a researcher at Political Research Associates…

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Bloomberg Citylab: Tracking the Shifting Shape of Far-Right Political Violence - October 16, 2020

Political Research Associates

“Ross, who holds fellowships at the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right and Political Research Associates, has been tracking and mapping incidents of harassment, intimidation, and violence…

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Between the Lines: Arrests Expose Militia Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor, Wider Threat of Election Violence - October 14, 2020

Political Research Associates

An Interview with PRA Assistant Research Director Steven Gardiner Read or listen to the interview here.

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The Progressive: The Pro-Choice Movement Finds an Under-Recognized Ally: Religious Groups - October 14, 2020

Political Research Associates

“’There is a vast pro-choice religious community in the United States that could provide the moral, cultural, and political clout to reverse current anti-abortion policy trends,’ Frederick Clarkson…

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