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Extreme California: How women are organizing far-right, radical protests

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Extremism in California: A McClatchy Investigation

For much of the past two years in California, extremists have swarmed protests and local board meetings with a toxic mix of conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric.

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Throughout the state, women are emerging in public as influential figures in far-right and white supremacist movements. From survivalists to white supremacists, to racists, and traditionalists, women have embraced a more visual and often, more violent, role. Others seeking more active leadership positions in groups, have quickly become the major organizers of public events. Thus adding a twist to the traditional masculinity of right-wing rallies and organizations.

To read the full investigation, go here: Equal opportunity extremism: How women seized the moment in California’s far-right radical politics

This story was originally published November 21, 2021 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Extreme California: How women are organizing far-right, radical protests."

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Extremism in California: A McClatchy Investigation

For much of the past two years in California, extremists have swarmed protests and local board meetings with a toxic mix of conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric.