Matthew Valasik, Ph.D.
@mattvalasik.bsky.social
•Criminologist •Associate Professor @uofalabama.bsky.social •Gangs, Alt-Right / White Power Movement, Policing, GIS
Author of Alt-Right Gangs: A Hazy Shade of White from @ucpress.bsky.social
mvalasik.people.ua.edu
Author of Alt-Right Gangs: A Hazy Shade of White from @ucpress.bsky.social
mvalasik.people.ua.edu
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The current pardoning of Jan 6th participants, including members of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, a reintroduction of
@mourningshannon.bsky.social and I's book, ALT-RIGHT GANGS: A HAZY SHADE OF WHITE, from @ucpress.bsky.social is necessary.
www.ucpress.edu/books/alt-ri...
amazon.com/dp/0520300459
@mourningshannon.bsky.social and I's book, ALT-RIGHT GANGS: A HAZY SHADE OF WHITE, from @ucpress.bsky.social is necessary.
www.ucpress.edu/books/alt-ri...
amazon.com/dp/0520300459
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Trump’s pardons for Proud Boys and other Jan. 6 offenders have reignited far-right fervor. On Telegram, they’re celebrating their release, rallying behind Trump’s agenda, and plotting actions against marginalized communities. The threat of violence is growing.
globalextremism.org/post/proud-b...
globalextremism.org/post/proud-b...
Proud Boys Celebrate Pardons And Plan To Help Trump’s Agenda
On the evening of January 20, President Donald Trump’s first day in office, he announced pardons for more than 1,500 prisoners along with fourteen sentence commutations convicted of charges related to...
globalextremism.org
January 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Trump’s pardons for Proud Boys and other Jan. 6 offenders have reignited far-right fervor. On Telegram, they’re celebrating their release, rallying behind Trump’s agenda, and plotting actions against marginalized communities. The threat of violence is growing.
globalextremism.org/post/proud-b...
globalextremism.org/post/proud-b...
Reposted by Matthew Valasik, Ph.D.
The Proud Boys were the face of political violence in America during Trump's first term. Yesterday he rewarded them for it.
Trump's pardons were a message to his followers:
No consequences for political violence, so long as it's carried out in my name.
My latest:
www.huffpost.com/entry/proud-...
Trump's pardons were a message to his followers:
No consequences for political violence, so long as it's carried out in my name.
My latest:
www.huffpost.com/entry/proud-...
The Proud Boys Are Back, Thanks To Trump Pardons
Trump's pardons sent a message to his followers: There are no consequences for political violence, so long as it's carried out in Trump's name.
www.huffpost.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Proud Boys were the face of political violence in America during Trump's first term. Yesterday he rewarded them for it.
Trump's pardons were a message to his followers:
No consequences for political violence, so long as it's carried out in my name.
My latest:
www.huffpost.com/entry/proud-...
Trump's pardons were a message to his followers:
No consequences for political violence, so long as it's carried out in my name.
My latest:
www.huffpost.com/entry/proud-...
Reposted by Matthew Valasik, Ph.D.
Fresh out of federal prison, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio suggests he’s still in charge as the far-right organization looks to regroup.
The Proud Boys Are Plotting a Comeback. And They Want Revenge
Fresh out of federal prison, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio suggests he’s still in charge as the far-right organization looks to regroup.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fresh out of federal prison, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio suggests he’s still in charge as the far-right organization looks to regroup.
Reposted by Matthew Valasik, Ph.D.
January 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Reposted by Matthew Valasik, Ph.D.
Militia groups may oppose the government at large, but many have pledged their fealty to Donald Trump.
Trump's Return to Power Puts Militias and Border Patrol in Spotlight
Militia groups may oppose the government at large, but they've pledged their fealty to US President Donald Trump.
buff.ly
January 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Militia groups may oppose the government at large, but many have pledged their fealty to Donald Trump.
The current pardoning of Jan 6th participants, including members of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, a reintroduction of
@mourningshannon.bsky.social and I's book, ALT-RIGHT GANGS: A HAZY SHADE OF WHITE, from @ucpress.bsky.social is necessary.
www.ucpress.edu/books/alt-ri...
amazon.com/dp/0520300459
@mourningshannon.bsky.social and I's book, ALT-RIGHT GANGS: A HAZY SHADE OF WHITE, from @ucpress.bsky.social is necessary.
www.ucpress.edu/books/alt-ri...
amazon.com/dp/0520300459
January 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The current pardoning of Jan 6th participants, including members of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, a reintroduction of
@mourningshannon.bsky.social and I's book, ALT-RIGHT GANGS: A HAZY SHADE OF WHITE, from @ucpress.bsky.social is necessary.
www.ucpress.edu/books/alt-ri...
amazon.com/dp/0520300459
@mourningshannon.bsky.social and I's book, ALT-RIGHT GANGS: A HAZY SHADE OF WHITE, from @ucpress.bsky.social is necessary.
www.ucpress.edu/books/alt-ri...
amazon.com/dp/0520300459