PERIL

@PERIL_AU

PERIL brings the resources and expertise of the university sector to bear on the pressing problem of growing youth polarization and extremist radicalization.

Washington, DC
american.edu/PERIL
Joined July 2020

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    20 Jan 2021

    The Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University calls on the US government, its allies, and the private sector, to invest in infrastructure addressing four core issues:

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  2. Jan 12

    The webinar 'Big data and the resurgence of the far right' with have been POSTPONED. A new date will be announced soon, keep an eye on this space as our co-organizer has mentioned.

    The webinar 'Big data and the resurgence of the far right' with has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon, keep an eye on this space!
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  3. Retweeted
    Jan 10

    Join us tomorrow, 12 January at 11:00 CET for a webinar on the far right in Malaysia with , moderated by . Part of the and Global Perspectives on the Far Right webinar series.

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  4. Jan 10

    Register now for the "Big data and the resurgence of the far-right" Webinar on January 13th. Click the link below for more information: 👇

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  5. Jan 8

    In case you missed this morning’s interview with and

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    "We need to have digital literacy, media literacy, teach people how to resist propaganda and disinformation" - discusses how to best fight mainstream extremism
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  6. Jan 8

    Women among the Jan. 6 attackers are the new normal of right-wing extremism via

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  7. Retweeted
    Jan 7

    Sign up for the webinar 'Big data and the resurgence of the far right' with on 13 January at 15:00 CET. Part of the and Researching the far right: methods and ethics webinar series.

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  8. Retweeted
    Jan 6

    I asked extremism researcher and co-founder if housing all the defendants in the same jail unit was a mistake. He didn't hesitate at all. "Yes. It was a big mistake."

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  9. Retweeted
    Jan 6

    Like everyone else, we talked to some extremism researchers this week ( & ). They told us what everyone else is hearing: It definitely hasn't gotten better over the past year. It's probably gotten worse.

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  10. Retweeted
    Jan 6

    As part of its ongoing effort to protect inclusive democracy, today unveiled a new reader’s guide to ' “Hate in the Home Land: The New Global Far Right” in conjunction with the book’s paperback release.

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  11. Retweeted
    Jan 6

    Being part of the Washington, DC community is essential to the AU experience. January 6 happened in the city we call home and left a lasting impact on us. I think one important way to honor the lessons of 1/6 is ongoing engagement in our communities and our democracy.

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  12. Retweeted
    Jan 6

    And you can read an NYT piece by Professor Cynthia Miller-Idriss about preventing another 1/6

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    Jan 6

    American University supports this work by creating and disseminating knowledge to address today’s greatest challenges. You can learn more about AU scholars working on these important issues: .

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  14. Retweeted
    Jan 6

    Our country has much to do to advance our democratic principles. To move forward as a nation, we need respectful and informed dialogue, a commitment to facts, and a willingness to do the hard work required by democracy.

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    Jan 6

    Western States Center Partners with Award-winning Author to Launch Reader’s Guide for Inclusive Democracy — Western States Center

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  16. Jan 6

    "If officials can’t find ways to push extremist ideas back to the fringes, the January 6 riot might someday look less like the last gasp of Trump-era extremism and more like a prelude to an era of violent division." writes

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  17. Retweeted
    Jan 5

    I spoke with ⁩ for this ⁦⁩ piece on how families are coping with increasing extremism & criminal violence among their loved ones- video embedded here if you’d like to listen. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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  18. Jan 5

    America’s Most Urgent Threat Now Comes From Within -read more of article here:

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  19. Retweeted
    Jan 5

    There's a ton of content on this and other platforms -- almost none of it prevention focused. Hail partner for these achievable ideas on how to confront extremism and protect democracy going forward.

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  20. Retweeted
    26 Dec 2021

    : White supremacist threat remains, but experts see hope in combatting online extremism via

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  21. Retweeted
    26 Dec 2021

    Terrific & comprehensive piece by ⁦⁩ about advances we are making in the field of prevention & strengthening resilience to extremist propaganda, including lots of quotes from me & ⁦⁩ friends ⁦& colleagues 👇👇👇

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