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The Universal Language of Hate: Why Jew Hatred is the "Glue" of Modern Extremism
By Shea Alvarez, Exit Interventionist In our current social landscape, we often view extremist groups as distinct entities, ranging from the far-right and far-left to religious radicals. However, research into 2024–2026 trends reveals a chilling commonality that transcends these political boundaries. Jew hatred (i.e., antisemitism AND antisemitic antizionism) has become a "bridge" ideology—a shared language that allows otherwise opposing groups to align their narratives again
Unfiltered & Unprotected: Confronting the Crisis of Digital Gore
By Myrieme Churchill & Shea Alvarez Our kids are drowning in gore, and we are looking the other way. As the director of Parents for Peace, I’ve spent the past decade working with families whose lives have been shattered by radicalization and violent extremism. I’ve talked with mothers who found hidden folders of beheadings on their child’s devices, fathers who discovered their sons watching livestreamed executions at 2 a.m., and siblings who grew up in the shadow of a brother
Statement on the Tumbler Ridge Attack
We are heartbroken by the devastating school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where 8 lives were taken and more than 27 injured. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and community members whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless act of violence. Although the reasons behind such actions are intricate, grievances can lead individuals to behave cruelly and in ways that are hard to comprehend . This tr agic event underscores how online radicaliz
A Statement on Antisemitic Vandalism at a Brooklyn Playground
The antisemitic vandalism of a playground in Brooklyn this week, where Jewish children and families gather to feel safe and joyful, is an attack on the very fabric of our shared humanity. This hateful use of the swastika is not just graffiti; it is a deliberate attempt to intimidate Jewish neighbors and normalize a symbol of genocide in a space meant for children. As a Muslim, I will never tolerate that any person’s religion or ethnicity be threatened or targeted. When Jewis
“I Was Watching Him Commit Suicide In Slow Motion”: A Mother Recalls Her Son’s Experience With Radicalization
by Yuval Levi Ari has always been a sensitive, empathetic kid. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD at a young age, he developed early passions for animals and music. “Among the nursery songs, he was listening to Woody Guthrie," his mother, Dana, recalls. Dana was strict about technology usage while Ari was growing up. “I believe really strongly in going outside and riding your bike, hands-on activities,” she says, noting that Ari was never allowed to have social media. “But here w
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