The Headlines: September 3rd Update

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Crypto Casino Neo-Nazi Fight Event, HHS Targets Trans People as Violent, the False Psychology of Gad Saad

New from GPAHE: Orlando’s Kia Center Hosts Crypto Casino-Sponsored Fighting Event Featuring White Supremacists

A neo-Nazi fighter performed Nazi salutes in the ring at Orlando’s Kia Center over the weekend as fans waved Nazi flags in the stands. The crypto casino event, sponsored by Duel.com, brought together white supremacists, Blood Tribe members, and far-right influencers, with tickets sold through Ticketmaster. The event shows how openly extremist figures and Nazi imagery are increasingly finding a place in mainstream American entertainment venues.

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New from GPAHE: How a Flawed HHS Study Could Pave the Way for Declaring Transgender People “Domestic Terrorists”

A flawed HHS “study” is helping lay the groundwork for portraying the transgender community as a national security threat. Built on false data and politically biased assumptions, the publication is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration and its allies to turn a vulnerable community into a supposed threat to justify attacks on civil and human rights.

GPAHE warned in a statement that this federally commissioned study is helping the government further its unfounded campaign against “left-wing” violence, as described in Turmp’s national security memo.

Read GPAHE statement here.

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New from GPAHE: “Suicidal Empathy” and the False Psychology of Gad Saad

Marketing professor Gad Saad has emerged as a prominent voice in the far right with his theory of “suicidal empathy,” which blames Western compassion, diversity and immigration for an alleged civilizational decline. Promoted by Elon Musk and echoed by U.S. politicians, the unfounded concept is moving from online discourse into mainstream political rhetoric.

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Inside the Network Reshaping America Through Christian Nationalism – Tony Perkins

GPAHE has launched a series of profiles examining key actors in American Christian nationalism in post–Project 2025 America. Christian nationalism is distinct from Christianity itself and mainstream churches have publicly rejected the movement as a distortion of the Christian faith. The figures profiled in this ongoing series are among the most influential voices advancing conservative Christian supremacist rule.

Tony Perkins has spent decades building the infrastructure of American Christian nationalism. From his early political career in Louisiana to his leadership of the Family Research Council, Perkins has worked to turn anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion, and Christian nationalist politics into a powerful force in Washington. His influence now reaches Congress, the Trump administration, and international campaigns targeting human rights.

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Daily Kos – From Fitness to Fascism: Neo-Nazi Active Clubs Are Recruiting Teens

Neo-Nazi Active Clubs are increasingly targeting teenagers, using fitness, combat sports, and online communities to make white supremacist organizing appear social, disciplined, and accessible. GPAHE’s research documents a 28% increase in Active Clubs since 2025, alongside a 142% rise in youth-focused clubs targeting teens ages 15–18. The trend highlights how neo-Nazi groups are adapting their recruitment strategies to reach young people, drawing them into extremist movements.

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