Mis or Dis - Referendums and the Far-Right: An Irish Example
On March 8th, 2024, Ireland held a dual referendum in which the Irish people voted on the modification of two constitutional articles. This insight will examine how the far-right leveraged the issues discussed in the referendum, utilizing disinformation to advance their own narratives.
Fifth anniversary of terrorist attacks on Christchurch mosques
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the neo-Nazi terrorist attack on two Ōtautahi Christchurch mosques on March 15, 2019. The shooter, Australian man Brenton Tarrant, murdered 51 people and injured 40 during Friday prayers at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.
Our thoughts are with the victims and survivors of these attacks, their whānau and loved ones, and the Muslim community across Aotearoa New Zealand, and Australia. 51 shuhada rose that day, massacred at prayer and martyred for their faith and many, for their ethnicity.
Happy International Women’s Day
Combating violent extremism and terrorism is impossible without building from the firm foundation of equality fundamental to the women’s rights and human rights movements.
At Glitterpill LLC and The Khalifa Ihler Institute, we define violent extremism as the violent denial of diversity. The only way to fight against this denial is to genuinely embrace diversity. Our organizations do this throughout our work and presence in our sector.
The Heirs to Ultra-Traditionalist Catholicism in the Battle for a Sovereign Quebec
Our latest insight is investigating the far-right scene in Quebec. It examines the intersect between the group Catholic Society of St.Pius X (SSPX) an ultra-traditionalist group originating in the 1960s and the new group Nouvelle Alliance. Nouvelle Alliance is an identitarian, ethnographic-nationalist organization, although standing on their own, Glitterpill analysts have tracked overlaps between the two groups and provides evidence of the influence of ultra-traditional catholic groups on the far-right scene in Quebec.
“Call to Arms For American Patriots” - The Power of Behaviour-Based Frameworks for Policy Enforcement
Glitterpill analysts have examined the content from Justin Mohn’s recently deleted Youtube video and have provided analysis and possible implications for social media platforms and their guidelines.
Houthi Maritime Attacks
Gliterpill’s analysts are monitoring an escalating security threat involving the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group, whose leaders have targeted Israeli vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Tensions have escalated in the wake of the October 7th terrorist attack perpetrated against Israel by Hamas.
An announcement by the leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels on October 24th 2023, declared intentions to intensify attacks against Israel, including targeting Israeli vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Flash Bulletin: Dublin Riots 23/11/2023
On the 23rd of November, a stabbing incident occurred outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuirel on Parnell Street in Dublin City centre. Five people were injured in the attack, three of those being children, the youngest victim was 5 years old. There have been no updates on the motive of the perpetrator, but the Gardaí don’t believe that it is terror-related. The assailant is reported to have Irish citizenship and has been residing in Ireland for over 20 years. Later in the evening following the incident, there were riots in Dublin City Centre that were instigated by far-right extremist groups in Ireland.
Flash Bulletin: Attack on Swedes in Brussels, October 16th
Two Swedes were shot and killed Monday night in a terrorist attack at Sainctelette Square in Brussels, Belgium. A third person was shot and taken to hospital.
On Tuesday morning, Belgian media confirmed the suspected perpetrator had been shot at a café in the neighborhood of Schaarbeek in Brussels. The presumed perpetrator died as he was transported to hospital. The weapon used in the attack, an American AR-15, was found on his body, according to Belgian Minister of Internal Affairs Annelies Verlinden.
The Sovereign Voyage: Ireland’s Journey to Far-Right Extremism
Ireland is witnessing a stark rise in far-right extremism. One prime example of this has been the recent spate of attacks against libraries in Ireland.
The Protein: Rinaldo Nazzaro on the American Futurist Podcast
Part 2: The Protein provides an in-depth summary of Nazarro’s interview on the first episode of the American Futurist podcast with Ryan Hatfield. This is one of the first times Nazarro has opened up about his past and his redpill experience. Here we break down the truths and lies.
Rinaldo Nazzaro’s Forever Quest For Validation
Rinaldo Nazzaro, the founder of the Neo-Nazi terror group ‘The Base,’ is a persistent man. Persistence is one of Nazzaro’s few redeeming qualities. He is a terrible judge of character, allowing multiple antifascist spies and undercover federal agents to infiltrate The Base over the years. He has promoted unhinged homicidal maniacs like Justen Watkins (AK) and Luke Austin Lane (TMB) into administrative roles. His manner of speaking is rambling and monotone, making him an uninspiring commanding officer for his troops.
Flash Bulletin - The August 3rd Attack in Korea
Flash Bulletin—The August 3rd Attack in Korea
Shining a Light on the Dark Foreigner: The Atomwaffen Arrest
This article is brought to you by Glitterpill and summarises our recent research surrounding the arrest of the Dark Foreigner (Patrick Gordon Macdonald) and the first case in which an individual has been charged with terrorism in the Canadian justice system.
The Rise and Flatline of Trumpism
This article is brought to you by Glitterpill and summarises our recent research based on the threat of violence from the last of the Trump supporters at his indictment on June 13th 2023.
How to plan and hold a safer drag story hour or LGBTQI+ event
Glitterpill offers this advice for event organizers, performers, activists, and community members to help you plan safer and more resilient events for the LGBTQI+ community.
The Martyrs of the Far Right: Accountability After January 6th
While the recent Proud Boys' convictions are seen as a symbolic win by some in the general public, they are being viewed in pro-Trump spaces as a call to action, with the group now having more to add to their canon of “martyrs”.
What we can learn from the first weeks of Musk’s Twitter-Takeover
Glitterpill’s informal slogan is “You moved fast and broke things. We’re here to help you fix it.” Our team feels it is worth examining Musk’s actions over the past couple of weeks as a lens to view social media companies’ values as they intersect with stakeholders’ concerns about where the tears in the social fabric have occurred and what we can do to repair them.