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Far-right groups move to messaging apps as tech companies crack down on extremist social media

  • Written by Kevin Grisham, Professor of Global Studies, California State University San Bernardino
Far-right groups move to messaging apps as tech companies crack down on extremist social mediaFar-right groups like the Proud Boys, seen here marching in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 12, are increasingly organizing their activities on messaging services like Telegram.Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

Right-wing extremists called for open revolt against the U.S. government for months on social media following the election in November. Behind the...

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