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Global Islamic Media…

The Global Islamic Media Front (GIMF) is a propaganda distribution network associated with Al Qaeda, although it has boosted the propaganda of a number of jihadist groups. It was originally created as a distribution list in June... Read more

Platforms / Sites Islamist

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Green Anarchy

Green anarchy is a brand of anarchism that opposes modernization and its effects on the natural environment, with which some eco-activists affiliate themselves. Green anarchists, also referred to as primitivists, contend that humans were better off thousands... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions Left-wing

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Hate crime

Hate crimes are crimes in which a perpetrator targets an individual or institution because of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Only some hate crimes are related to extremism.

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Jihad

Jihad is an Arabic word meaning "struggle." Jihad is one of the five pillars of Islam, and many scholars have written about its meaning and application. In a moderate context, jihad can often refer to a personal... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions Islamist

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Looksmaxxing

Looksmaxxing refers to any attempts made by incels to improve upon their physical appearance. These strategies range from haircuts and new clothes, taking steroids and going to the gym all the way up to cosmetic surgery.

Tactics Single-issue

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Cultural Marxism

“Cultural Marxism” is a term used typically by right-wing ideologues to attack an array of ideas and concepts they oppose, including multiculturalism, globalism, feminism and LGBTQ+ rights, among others. The term often functions as an antisemitic dog... Read more

Slogans / Code words Right-wing

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Mujahid/Mujahideen

Mujahid is the Arabic term for someone undertaking jihad. Many Islamist extremists will refer to themselves as the mujahideen (the plural of mujahid) to evoke religious meaning to their violence. In particular, this term is used to... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions Islamist

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Optics debate

The optics debate refers to a debate among white supremacists about whether it is better to promote their white supremacist ideology via overtly National Socialist symbolism (swastikas, for example), or with less overtly racist imagery (including American... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions White supremacist

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BitChute

BitChute is a video hosting service launched in 2017 by Ray Vahey. Under the guise of anti-censorship and free speech, the platform has become a hotbed for violent, conspiratorial and hate-filled video propaganda that would be removed... Read more

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Parler

Parler is an alternative social media site popular among conservatives. While the site itself is not extremist, extremists have joined in large numbers alongside millions of mainstream users, creating the potential for extensive and worrying commingling of... Read more

Platforms / Sites Right-wing