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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Sep 3

ARC Fellow Samantha Olson's recently published article helps highlight the complex evaluations that result when neo-fascist accelerationists are inspired by militant Islam.

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Complicating Convergence: A Micro-Ethnography of Neo-Fascist Accelerationist Views of Militant Islam on Terrorgram

Over the past two decades, scholars have elucidated the ideological convergence between elements of the far-right and militant Islam. Yet these prior evaluations have focused primarily on shared na...

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Aug 28

ICDE's analysis have reviewed Westman's materials and share insights on influences behind this attack.

Institute for Countering Digital Extremism @icde.bsky.social · Aug 28

On August 27, 2025, Robin Westman, 23-years-old, carried out a mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN resulting in 2 dead and 17 injured. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Annunciation Catholic School Shooting — ARC

Minneapolis high school shooting suspect was motivated by numerous violent extremist and targeted violence influences. On August 27, 2025, an individual carried out a mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN resulting in 2 dead and 17 injured. The shooter died of a

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Institute for Countering Digital Extremism @icde.bsky.social · Jun 25

ICDE's Executive Director @mattkriner.bsky.social is testifying for the Crown today in the sentencing hearing for Atomwaffen's "Dark Foreigner."

Follow @antihate.ca for updates.

Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · Jun 25

🚨 1/ IN COURT: The sentencing for Patrick Macdonald, better known as the Dark Foreigner, and a propagandist for the terrorist group Atomwaffen, has begun.

Follow along here for important updates.

Read our coverage of Macdonald’s trial where he was found guilty here:

Atomwaffen Division Propagandist Patrick Macdonald Found Guilty on All Charges

The maximum sentence for one of Patrick Macdonald’s charges includes life in prison.

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Jun 25

Want to know why beliefs that sunscreen is bad for you feed into larger conspiracies and misinformation? This article, featuring expert commentary from ARC Fellow @bdaviess.bsky.social, helps explain.

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From “Clean Beauty” to Extremism: Sunscreen Truthers and Their Conspiracy Theories

The rise of “sunscreen truthers” on social and extremist platforms is fueling dangerous conspiracy theories rooted in chemophobia, pseudoscience, and antisemitism. This deep dive unpacks how clean bea...

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our newest post from ARC Fellow Samantha Olson explains why accelerationists target law enforcement for violence
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Symbols of the System: Why Accelerationists Target Law Enforcement — ARC

by Samantha Olson Introduction On May 29, 2020, U.S. Air Force sergeant Steven Carrillo murdered Federal Protective Service officer David Patrick Underwood amid the unrest of the George Floyd p...

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Institute for Countering Digital Extremism @icde.bsky.social · Mar 25

Tonight night on PBS at 10pm ET, check out "The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram," featuring expert analysis from @icde.bsky.social's Executive Director @mattkriner.bsky.social. The episode will also be on PBS' Frontline website and their Youtube channels.
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The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram | FRONTLINE

FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence.

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Mar 20

ICYMI ARC has a new home with @icde.bsky.social!

We are excited to continue working with our current partners to provide unique insights on digital trends and emerging threats related to militant accelerationism

Be sure to sign up for the newsletter on www.counteringextremism.org

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Matt Kriner @mattkriner.bsky.social · Mar 18

📢 I am beyond excited to announce that @amycooter.bsky.social and I have co-founded @icde.bsky.social 📢

ICDE is a non-profit think tank dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.

Follow us and learn more at www.counteringextremism.org

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Mar 18

ARC has a permanent home! 🙌

As an initiative of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism, ARC will contribute to the ICDE mission of countering violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.

Be sure to follow @icde.bsky.social and spread the word!

Institute for Countering Digital Extremism @icde.bsky.social · Mar 18

📢 Announcing the launch of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism (ICDE)!

📢 ICDE is a non-profit think tank and consulting group dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.

Learn more at www.counteringextremism.org

The Institute for Countering Digital Extremism

ICDE is a non-profit think tank and consulting group dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Mar 15

Excellent work from 3 ARC fellows!

Dr. Marc-André Argentino @maargentino.com · Mar 15

In reading the court records for the Jack Rocker 764 case, and found that Exhibit B was our ( @mbtyler.bsky.social and Barrett) GNET article on 764

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Matt Kriner @mattkriner.bsky.social · Feb 7

I spoke with @davecantor.bsky.social at @vpm.org about the recent indictment of four CVLT leaders, a sextortion group that was the predecessor to 764.

Whether its CVLT, 764, Terrorgram Collective or the entity not yet made, accelerationist networks rely on digital spaces to advance their harms.

Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Feb 7

Our Executive Director, @mattkriner.bsky.social and Senior Fellow @maargentino.com were featured in a @vpm.org article on 764 predecessor org, CVLT, and the recent federal indictment of four of its leaders.

www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...

Imprisoned neofascist indicted in new child sex abuse case

Kaleb Merritt was previously found guilty of abducting, abusing Henry County minors.

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Feb 7

Our Executive Director, @mattkriner.bsky.social and Senior Fellow @maargentino.com were featured in a @vpm.org article on 764 predecessor org, CVLT, and the recent federal indictment of four of its leaders.

www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...

Imprisoned neofascist indicted in new child sex abuse case

Kaleb Merritt was previously found guilty of abducting, abusing Henry County minors.

www.vpm.org

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Feb 3

From ARC's executive director @mattkriner.bsky.social
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Musk’s inauguration salute is not the only apparent fascist signal from Trump’s administration

This is not the first time that Trump or someone close to him has been accused of sending fascist messages. Nor even is it the first time a prominent Trump supporter has made that gesture.

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Dec 20

We are happy to co-host @maargentino.com's newest piece, the first in a series examining key manifestos and other materials. The first analyzes publications created by Maniacs Murder Cult (M.K.Y.).

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Knives Among the Shadows: The First Manifestos of the Maniacs Murder Cult Under Yegor Krasnov (Part I) — ARC

by Marc-André Argentino , Ph.D. Introduction Over the past several months, I have collected 25 ideological, or attacker manifestos, or instructional materials from The Com Network and its ad...

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Dec 6

@arcglobal.bsky.social's mission is quite simple: STOP accelerationist terrorism.

Accelerationism originated prior to radical right-wing uptake but has since become nearly synonymous with far-right terrorism. This is why we use "militant" and "neofascist" in our analysis!
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Dec 4

What exactly is militant accelerationism? @mattkriner.bsky.social explains

Matt Kriner @mattkriner.bsky.social · Dec 4

What is militant accelerationism (m/acc)? Simply put, it's terrorism.

ARC defines m/acc as a set of tactics and strategies designed to put pressure on and exacerbate latent social divisions, often through violence, thus hastening societal collapse.

Our primer: www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Dec 3

ARC's Managing Director shares helpful information in this thread about Terrorgram and Dark Foreigner--a key figure on the Terrorgram network who is currently on trial in Canada

Matt Kriner @mattkriner.bsky.social · Dec 3

Yesterday, I introduced myself to Bluesky. Each day moving forward I'll detail the work ARC does & why it's so crucial.

ARC provides impactful analysis of terrorist entities like Terrorgram, a Telegram-based network dedicated to militant accelerationism

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The Three Phases of Terrorgram — ARC

By Erica Barbarossa

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Dec 2

Please read ARC's newest piece from @loganmacnair.bsky.social about Schizoposting and its connection to accelerationism and other extremism

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Eco-Fascism, Accelerationism, and Schizoposting: A Merger of Extremist Aesthetics — ARC

By Dr. Logan Macnair, research associate at Simon Fraser University’s International CyberCrime Research Centre   Introduction There remains a noticeable overlap in the iconography and a...

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Dec 2

Please read ARC's newest piece from @loganmacnair.bsky.social about Schizoposting and its connection to accelerationism and other extremism

www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...

Eco-Fascism, Accelerationism, and Schizoposting: A Merger of Extremist Aesthetics — ARC

By Dr. Logan Macnair, research associate at Simon Fraser University’s International CyberCrime Research Centre   Introduction There remains a noticeable overlap in the iconography and a...

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Nov 15

Just want to learn more about accelerationism? Check out our site for recent publications: accresearch.org

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Nov 15

New members (researchers, practitioners, analysts, and journalists who focus on militant accelerationism) are also welcome to apply www.accresearch.org/joinarc

Join ARC — ARC

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Nov 15

ARC volunteers will continue to analyze extremist threats. As we approach the new year and the challenges it will bring, we are moving toward a new vision and are asking all members to reapply at the below link.

Join ARC — ARC

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Oct 18

Our newest piece, from MA student Sam Olson, explores how three functions of terrorgram fiction foster accelerationist radicalization. Check it out!
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Roleplaying as the Man of Action: Functions of Short Form Fiction in Terrorgram Publications — ARC

By Samantha Olson, M.A. Candidate in Security Studies at Georgetown University

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our newest piece in the Terrorgram series explains and explores Saints Culture. From @grahammacklin.bsky.social
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Terrorgram: Saints Culture — ARC

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · Jul 17

Our Terrorgram series continues to explain threats and threat actors on this platform to assist law enforcement and researchers alike. The newest piece from @mirod.bsky.social and Julia Kupper assesses how the community spreads specific propaganda.

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Terrorgram’s Propaganda – An Overview of Publications Designed to Incite Accelerationist Terrorism Attacks — ARC

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