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GPAHE’s Project 2025 Blog: August 21st Update
This week we look at Project 2025’s plan to tax health benefits for millions, Shell Oil and the fossil fuel industry’s support of Project 2025, and how tech company Oracle is said to be helping Project 2025 develop a database of thousands of potential hires to replace current civil servants. We’ll also hear from Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA and William Wolfe of The American Conservative in their own words.
Our blog series provides essential updates on Project 2025. Now you can view all of our Project 2025 blog posts in one convenient place on our website. We encourage you to explore this series to stay informed and engaged.
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NEW from GPAHE: White Nationalist Groyper Movement Spreading Transnationally
The “Groyper” movement, made up mostly of radicalized young men and led by American Nick Fuentes, has expanded beyond the U.S., attracting international followers who share its white nationalism and antisemitism thinking. Groypers aim to infiltrate right-wing movements they find insufficiently extreme, spreading hate and attempting to dominate conservative spaces both online and offline. The transnational growth of this movement highlights the global appeal of extremist ideologies and the urgent need to tackle them.
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NEW from GPAHE: Following Mpox Outbreak, Hate and Conspiracies Surge on Fringe Platforms
A GPAHE analysis reveals the alarming spread of hate speech and conspiracy theories online blaming the recent Mpox outbreak on LGBTQ+ and Black communities. Taking place largely on fringe online platforms, bigoted narratives are exploiting public health fears and further endangering these already vulnerable communities. GPAHE’s research underscores the need for stronger measures to combat hateful disinformation and conspiracy theories.
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From GPAHE: Racism and Misogyny Targeting Kamala Harris is Running Rampant Online
The online hate directed at Vice President Kamala Harris has surged since she became a presidential candidate. Platforms like 4chan, Telegram, and the Fediverse have seen a significant increase in racist and misogynistic content targeting Harris, often combining anti-Black, anti-South Asian, and misogynistic slurs. This troubling trend is part of a broader pattern of targeted online abuse against women involved in politics, particularly women of color. GPAHE’s report highlights the urgent need to combat the growing spread of hate speech on digital platforms.
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USA Today: Riots in the UK spurred by racist posts on X. Experts warn of a repeat in the US
“There’s no reason why we couldn’t see exactly the same pattern here in the U.S.,” said Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. “As we get closer to the election here in the United States, and tempers flare, any incident like the incident that happened in England could spark the same fury here.”
GPAHE’s take: A USA Today investigation reveals how racist posts on X sparked violent riots in the UK, with possible reverberating effects in the United States. The article examines the global implications of online hate speech, showing how extremist rhetoric can quickly escalate into real-world violence. This case highlights the urgent need for stronger oversight of social media platforms to prevent the spread of hate and its devastating consequences.
