/tags/extremism Extremism en-US Copyright Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:34:53 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-17/oregon-elections-phone-lines-closed-after-a-flood-of-conspiracy-calls The calls to the secretary of state’s office center around misinformation about Donald Trump’s decision not to appear in the state’s voters’ pamphlet. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:34:53 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-17/oregon-elections-phone-lines-closed-after-a-flood-of-conspiracy-calls Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-06-25/how-election-conspiracy-theories-tore-apart-shasta-county While elections may be the outrage du jour, officials and longtime residents in Shasta and beyond are concerned the damage to civic life will be permanent. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:39:39 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-25/how-election-conspiracy-theories-tore-apart-shasta-county Jessica Huseman /2024-03-01/why-california-election-workers-are-returning-after-covid-and-conspiracy-theories They had to get through the pandemic, election denial and suspicious envelopes. While some left, counties now say they’re having better luck recruiting poll workers. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:39:00 GMT /2024-03-01/why-california-election-workers-are-returning-after-covid-and-conspiracy-theories Sameea Kamal /politics-government/2024-01-04/the-trump-campaign-embraces-jan-6-rioters-with-money-and-pardon-promises Three years after supporters of Donald Trump violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the future of the criminal cases against the rioters may hinge on the presidential election. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:04:28 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-04/the-trump-campaign-embraces-jan-6-rioters-with-money-and-pardon-promises Tom Dreisbach, Noah Caldwell /law-and-justice/2024-01-03/trump-says-in-court-filing-he-must-be-allowed-in-oregon-primary A case before the Oregon Supreme Court seeks to block Trump from the ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:35:38 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-01-03/trump-says-in-court-filing-he-must-be-allowed-in-oregon-primary Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2023-11-22/group-presses-oregon-secretary-of-state-to-block-trump-from-ballot The national effort includes court cases in Colorado, Michigan and Minnesota. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:49:54 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-22/group-presses-oregon-secretary-of-state-to-block-trump-from-ballot Julia Shumway /politics-government/npr-news/2023-08-20/the-suspect-in-a-california-womans-murder-over-a-pride-flag-was-killed-in-a-shootout Police say Travis Ikeguchi fired at officers when they confronted him. Tributes continue to pour in honoring the victim, Lauri Carleton. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:19:44 GMT /politics-government/npr-news/2023-08-20/the-suspect-in-a-california-womans-murder-over-a-pride-flag-was-killed-in-a-shootout Jonathan Franklin /politics-government/npr-news/2023-08-12/violent-threats-against-public-officials-are-rising-heres-why A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats. Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:54:54 GMT /politics-government/npr-news/2023-08-12/violent-threats-against-public-officials-are-rising-heres-why Lisa Hagen /politics-government/2023-08-08/a-new-network-of-hate-groups-in-the-pacific-northwest-targets-smaller-pride-festivals The loose network includes people and organizations with a history of racist violence, now working together to further ethno-nationalist ambitions. Members share an adoration of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, and an open disdain for anyone who isn’t white, straight, cisgender and Christian. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:01:23 GMT /politics-government/2023-08-08/a-new-network-of-hate-groups-in-the-pacific-northwest-targets-smaller-pride-festivals Jonathan Levinson /law-and-justice/2023-07-25/ammon-bundy-associate-ordered-to-pay-52-5m-for-idaho-hospital-harassment-jury-rules Bundy led the 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon and subsequently founded People's Rights, a far-right activist network with members across the country. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:02:28 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-07-25/ammon-bundy-associate-ordered-to-pay-52-5m-for-idaho-hospital-harassment-jury-rules Kyle Pfannenstiel / Idaho Capital Sun-States Newsroom