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GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE
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Turbo Cancer
Turbo cancer is a term used for an anti-vaccine conspiracy theory that claims COVID-19 vaccines, especially mRNA vaccines, are causing vaccinated individuals to develop aggressive, fast-developing cancers. The claim has been debunked by medical experts, and the... Read more
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The Time and What Mu…
"The Time and What Must Be Done" was a 58-part weekly online lecture series delivered by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan from 2013-2014, in which he promoted the group's antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ teachings and conspiracy theories... Read more
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Media Jihad
"Media jihad" refers to an ISIS innovation in the Islamist terrorist sphere heavily emphasizing online media and appealing propaganda as a means of recruiting foreign fighters and spreading its message. To this end, ISIS recruiters often emphasize... Read more
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"LGBTQ+ Agenda"
The “LGBTQ+ Agenda” (also known as the “Trans Agenda” or “Gay Agenda”) is a baseless conspiracy theory alleging that the LGBTQ+ rights movement is in actuality a sinister plot by left-wing political, educational and media institutions, in... Read more
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Nutella and Kittens
Nutella and kittens was among ISIS's more inventive and disturbing media tactics. In 2015, the group paired calls to join the Islamic State with innocuous images that were popular on the internet, including pictures of kittens or... Read more
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Disinformation
Disinformation is purposely created false/misleading information that is meant to manipulate or harm people, places and institutions. It is created with malice or greed, typically in pursuit of political, social or financial agendas. One example is government-run... Read more
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Misinformation
Misinformation is false/misleading information that is spread by those who genuinely believe it to be true, without malice or coordination. One example is average social media users sharing anti-vax conspiracy theories they believe are factual and correct.