Anita Chabria: Thanks to Elon Musk's weekend of crazy, Twitter's in flames for election day It's been less than a month, but how tired are we already of hearing about Elon Musk and Twitter? Los Angeles Times · Nov 8, 2022
Anita Chabria: Elon Musk takes Twitter exactly where we thought he would: Into the sewer Elon Musk made it official Sunday — democracy is on life support. Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022
Anita Chabria: 'It's getting worse.' The sad part of the Pelosi attack is it doesn't surprise us Forget the insurrection. The immediate future of political violence in America is much more likely to be a lone man with a hammer and a head full of fascist propaganda. Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022
Kanye West’s fame gives his unrepentant antisemitism a powerful, troubling megaphone LOS ANGELES — As the United States increasingly grapples with racist and bigoted rhetoric entering the mainstream — accompanied by a rise in hate crimes, the extremism has tended to come from the margins of political life. Los Angeles Times · Oct 25, 2022
Hate crimes in Los Angeles this year could again set records, report finds Hate crimes in the city of Los Angeles are on pace to match or surpass last year's record-setting levels, according to a University of Southern California analysis. Los Angeles Times · Aug 17, 2022
Islamic communities fearful after 4 killings in Albuquerque The killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are sending fear through Muslim communities across the U.S. First was the death of a Muslim man from Afghanistan late last year The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Uniformed militia members offering help to Oak fire victims sparks furor near Yosemite MARIPOSA, Calif. — Nearly 3,000 firefighters and first responders have flooded the Sierra foothills of Mariposa County battling the explosive Oak fire, but it’s the guys in camouflage fatigues and surplus war vehicles that have most alarmed some evacuees and monitors of extremist groups. Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2022
Fire crews make gains in massive Oak fire as presence of uniformed militia sparks furor MARIPOSA, Calif. — Nearly 3,000 firefighters and first responders have flooded the Sierra foothills of Mariposa County battling the explosive Oak fire, but it’s the guys in camouflage fatigues and surplus war vehicles that have most alarmed some evacuees and monitors of extremist groups. Los Angeles Times · Jul 27, 2022
3 reputed ‘sovereign citizens’ arrested in San Bernardino County; guns and explosives seized from car and compound Three alleged “sovereign citizens” accused of possessing firearms, ammunition and improvised explosive devices were arrested over the weekend in California desert communities, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said Sunday. The Orange County Register · Jun 21, 2022
A new generation of white supremacist killer: shedding blood with internet winks, memes and livestreams ATLANTA — Bored during the early days of the pandemic, Payton Gendron logged on to the 4chan message board website to browse ironic memes and infographics that spread the idea that the white race is going extinct. Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022
Anita Chabria: Schwarzenegger attacks Putin's lies about Ukraine. It's a sign of hope for the truth Truth is hard to come by these days, even when you go looking for it. Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022
Extremists see opportunity as fury over Covid rules erupts in rural California Local officials are being ousted and threatened as extreme rhetoric takes over once-staid public meetings The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2022