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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 2d

Would love a Sora 2 invite if anyone feels generous.

Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 3d

A former neo-Nazi won't help the ABC play catch-up on white nationalism because he's a grifter.
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

A former neo-Nazi won't help the ABC play catch-up on white nationalism

Jeff Schoep led America’s biggest neo-Nazi group — now he sells himself as a “former extremist”.

independentaustralia.net

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 7d

Finalized and delivered. Stay tuned!

Manuscript cover for Christian Picciolini's 'Radical Goodness: Finding Peace in a Polarized World' book

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 8d

Today, on International Podcast Day, go listen to my 'F*** Your Racist History' podcast. Especially timely is episode #102: 'The Racist History of American Law Enforcement'

Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

The Racist History of American Law Enforcement

We live in troubled times. After numerous killings of unarmed people of color by police over the past decade and beyond, the relationship between the public and

www.spreaker.com

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 9d

This is the point where Christian Nationalists finalize their takeover of the "Holy Land," which they believe they are entitled to. They don't like Jews or Palestinians. They've just patronized them so they can steal the real estate.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 9d

"Trump's bad! yap yap yap!" "Trump's doing this! yap yap yap!" Any politician who is still wasting time informing us that the shit he does is bad instead of actually doing something about it is wasting our time and just paying us lip service. Quit pointing fingers and actually DO SOMETHING for us.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 9d

So, do something about it! We all know what he's doing. Quit talking about it and do something already.

Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 14d

The Russian Neo-Nazi Behind A Shadowy GRU Recruitment Campaign
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Exclusive: The Russian Neo-Nazi Behind A Shadowy GRU Recruitment Campaign

What do Russia’s GRU, a neo-Nazi veteran of the Ukraine war, and former far-right soccer fans have in common? They’re linked to an ongoing campaign to recruit saboteurs in the US and Europe. RFE/RL’s ...

www.rferl.org

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 15d

Totally missed the Rapture. How'd it go?

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 15d

I guess they liked my quote since they printed every single word I said.

"Trump Designates Antifa a 'Domestic Terrorist' Organization"
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Trump Designates Antifa a ‘Domestic Terrorist Organization’

<p>WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order designating the anti-fascist movement Antifa a domestic terrorist organization. “Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise...

www.thewellnews.com

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 15d

ordered

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 16d

I just can't. He's a mumbling, dangerous idiot.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 18d

Me.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 20d

US neo-Nazi fight club is using Charlie Kirk’s killing to recruit new members
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

A US neo-Nazi fight club is using Charlie Kirk’s killing to recruit new members

‘Active clubs’ are capitalizing on assassination of far-right commentator to entice recruits with promises of vengeance

www.theguardian.com

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 20d

Check your messages. I guess I don't have your email.

Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 20d

Done! I will compile and send.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 20d

As timely a book as there will ever be in this moment.
www.breakinghate.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqMd...

'BREAKING HATE: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism' by Christian Picciolini - book trailer

YouTube video by Christian Picciolini

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 20d

I've got a list of Weird Little Guys for you. Not that you'll ever run out or need it, but I just want to make sure your show never ends because I love it so much. I want you to know you are teaching things about this movement to a guy who thought he knew it all. Thank you.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 21d

Funny how evidence from all types of former extremists suggests that "formers" with appropriate resources are the key to creating more "formers." Yet the academics and "experts" all want to circle jerk and pretend they are the only ones with answers.
theconversation.com/can-violent-...

Can violent extremists be deradicalized? I spoke with 24 former terrorists in Indonesia to find out

Security crackdowns may miss the root cause of radicalization.

theconversation.com

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 22d

Neo-Nazi pleads guilty to Nashville electric grid bomb plot to make 'k**es lose money'
www.jpost.com/diaspora/art...

Tennessee neo-Nazi pleads guilty to drone attack plot | The Jerusalem Post

Just before the Philippi sought to implement his plan in November, the sources participated in a Nordic ritual with Philippi, in which they recited a prayer and discussed the Norse god Odin.

www.jpost.com

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 24d

White supremacist 18-year-old threatened school shooting in Massachusetts and had 3D printer capable of making gun, DA says - CBS Boston share.google/D3eLlb3vi6lN...

18-year-old threatened school shooting in Massachusetts and had 3D printer capable of making gun, DA says

An 18-year-old on Cape Cod was arraigned Friday on charges that he was threatening to commit a school shooting.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 26d

Let's not forget this also happened this week.
‘Radicalized’ Evergreen High School shooter appeared to hold antisemitic, violent views in online accounts
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/11/e...

‘Radicalized’ Evergreen High School shooter appeared to hold antisemitic, violent views in online accounts

Social media accounts that appear to be connected to the 16-year-old shooter are littered with references to mass shootings and antisemitic views, The Denver Post found.

www.denverpost.com

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · Sep 7

I fucking love Chicago. I fucking hate fascism.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · Aug 28

Since 2016, I’ve warned Russian chaos agents are targeting youth—including autistic kids—through online forums & games, grooming them into mass violence. Being autistic ≠ violent. But predators exploit vulnerabilities.

Stop ignoring it. Take it seriously. Protect your kids.

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · Aug 16

Hi!

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