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GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE
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John Trochmann
John Trochmann was one of the pioneers of the anti-government extremist militia movement. Trochmann and members of his family started the first militia group, the Militia of Montana, in late 1993 or early 1994. He also traveled... Read more

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Kevin Kjonaas
Kevin Kjonaas served as spokesperson for the radical animal rights group, Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) in the early 2000s. Prior to that, Kjonaas also briefly served in a similar role for the ecoterrorist group Animal Liberation... Read more

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Liberty Tree
References to the "Liberty Tree" are common among anti-government extremists, especially within the militia and boogaloo movements. They refer to a quote by Thomas Jefferson: "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with... Read more
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Little Shell Pembina…
The Little Shell Pembina Band of North America was a fictitious Native American tribe active in the 2000s that was created by sovereign citizens (who frequently create bogus Native American tribes or other indigenous groups). During its... Read more
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American Patriots USA
American Patriots USA is a far-right extremist group based in Georgia, founded by long time white supremacist and former Hammerskin Chester Doles. The group presents itself as a politically minded, pro-America, pro-Trump and pro-police organization with no... Read more

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Mark Koernke
Mark Koernke is an early militia movement pioneer from Michigan who was most active in the 1990s. Also known as "Mark from Michigan," Koernke helped spread anti-government conspiracies, including those regarding the New World Order and black... Read more
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Martial Law
The imposition of martial law by the government is a part of one of the most prominent conspiracy theories within the militia movement. The conspiracy says that a real or staged pandemic, natural disaster or terrorist attack... Read more