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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 1d

Did you miss any of @milleridriss.bsky.social book talks for "Man Up: The New Misogyny & The Rise of Violent Extremism"? There will be one held virtually tomorrow, October 8, at 11 AM ET with Alex DiBranco, founder of the @irms.bsky.social

Sign up here: american.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Man Up: The New Misogyny and The Rise of Violent Extremism graphic for virtual book talk on October 8, 2025 at 11 AM ET. Host is Alex DiBranco, founder of the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism.

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 2d

Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social (9/19/2025) talks about how gaming can be a gateway to radicalization. Learn about how gaming can be a gateway to misogyny, predatory behaviors and recruiting tactics.

FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 5d

We can't talk about harmful online content without talking about the tech platforms that disseminate and spread this content en masse. Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social (9/19/2025) and @milleridriss.bsky.social explores social media content.

FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 8d

In this next featured clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we discuss "vigilantism" and the backlash against freedom of speech and doxxing as a recourse.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 8d

Our DUCC's 5 Ws poster is a play on the classic 5 Ws and prompts students to think critically about information reliability. Answering these five questions helps students determine if information is safe to believe and/or share.

Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org/media/#posters

Graphic of DUCC 5 W's: How to check the reliability of information. 1. Who made or shared it? 2. What facts or evidence do they use? 3. When was it made or shaed? 4. Where did you find it? 5. Why did they make or share it?

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 9d

Just released, @npr.org's WFAE "Charlotte Talks" focuses on the aftermath of the latest Grand Blanc, MI attack, and how rates of radicalization and targeted violence is moving from fringe to mainstream. Take a listen to the critical research here: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...

Online radicalization, extremism and the efforts to recruit American youth

Violent extremist movements continue to thrive in online spaces. We examine how extreme ideologies spread, why young people are increasingly recruited into violent ideology and what’s being done to pu...

www.wfae.org

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 9d

It's almost National Bullying Prevention Month! We're looking forward to NYPS rolling DUCC out as part of their campaign in October. At PERIL, DUCC works as a bullying prevention tool by focusing on building protective factors against all sorts of online and in person harms.

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Graphic: October is National Bullying Prevention Month! As we move into next month, join Daniel and his friends as they learn to embrace differences and stand up for one another.

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 12d

In today's clip with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we focus on #misogyny and the "crisis of connection" among men and boys in our culture and how it's contributing to rising political violence.
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 12d

Yesterday's broadcast from @npr.org 1A show with Jen White and Cynthia Miller-Idriss focused on the intersection of misogyny and violent extremism and the role of gender policing and "boxes": the1a.org/segments/the...

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 13d

Gendered violence has been a key topic this week at #UNGA. This new piece from PERIL's Fielding Montgomery in GTSC's Homeland Security Today discusses findings from a 9 month mixed methods study of online INCEL rhetoric and black pill misogyny:

Incel Narrative (In)consistency: The Violent Rhetoric of Black Pill Misogyny - HSToday

Editor’s Note: Researchers and practitioners are coming to a better understanding of the role that gender-based hate and violence play as pernicious forms of harm themselves, and as gateways to other ...

www.hstoday.us

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 13d

As with all PERIL resources, the DUCC curriculum was rigorously tested. We piloted the lessons in 22 classes & 400 students. Student testimonials from 5th grade were submitted after completing the 1st Amendment lesson. Download this lesson and others at www.danieltheducc.org/curriculum!

DUCC student testimonials graphic: "Something interesting I learned is the government can and is supposed to protect our rights."

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 14d

In @newsnation.bsky.social with Banfield, @milleridriss.bsky.social talks about how social media #algorithms keeps the outrage content flowing and how this affects the epidemic of loneliness, especially among young men: youtu.be/LpxLS4nQafE?...

From scrolling to violence: How to dilute ‘feed poison’ | Banfield

YouTube video by NewsNation

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 14d

Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social focuses on the topic of vengeance.

@milleridriss.bsky.social says, "it absolutely will get worse if we don't tone down and de-escalate the rhetoric and have more calls for unity."

FULL EPISODE: bit.ly/46d9Wi5

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 15d

Over the next couple weeks, we'll highlight topics and segments from the latest long-form interview with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social. In this first segment, we look at the lethality and growth overall involving political violence.

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 19d

12+ interviews on Charlie Kirk, political violence, & prevention strategies, shaping national conversation. Read insights from SPA @perilresearch.bsky.social 's new Exec. Dir. Bill Braniff, and Vision Chief Officer @milleridriss.bsky.social here linktr.ee/au_spa (PERIL in the Media).

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 19d

Hey, it's Fri-yay, time for some good news! Let's end this work week on a highlight. @milleridriss.bsky.social and Long Story Short Media just launched a new podcast based on the new book, "Man Up: The New Misogyny & The Rise of Violent Extremism" @princetonupress.bsky.social
linktr.ee/manuppodcast

A Long Story Short Media Podcast. Man Up: Conversations on Gendered Hate in the Digital Age with Cynthia Miller-Idriss

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 19d

Highlighting one of the panels at Eradicate Hate this week: PERIL's Deputy Director of Research, Dan Relihan, Ph.D. talked about the use of #AI, chatbots and how these relate to youth and vulnerable users' online exposure to harmful content.

The sinister side of ‘brainrot’ and other AI takeaways from Pittsburgh’s Eradicate Hate summit

On a day in which Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized the “rhetoric of rage,” researchers detailed the use of AI to catalyze anger and described ways to “inoculate” vulnerable, young people.

www.publicsource.org

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 19d

Without the paywall: archive.is/202509181951...

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 20d

With the fallout since the shooting of Charlie Kirk, we're seeing questions about increased threats to freedom of speech, and designating domestic groups or social movements as terrorists. What's the truth?

Take a look at @milleridriss.bsky.social's latest interview with the @nytimes.com:

Can Trump Actually Designate Antifa a Terrorist Group? Here Are the Facts.

www.nytimes.com

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 26d

“We are at a very dangerous place in which an act of violence can spur reciprocal acts of violence,” said William Braniff, Executive Director of PERIL. He added, “Rhetoric that dehumanizes different views or different orientations or different religions creates a permission structure for violence.”

America enters a new age of political violence

Leaders in both parties react to Charlie Kirk’s slaying with fear and foreboding about the country’s direction.

www.washingtonpost.com

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 26d

"Is the boulder [of polarization] rolling down the hill so fast that we cannot off-ramp it?" and is the "us versus them" mentality so strong we cannot stop the inevitable outcome of targeted political violence?

NOW is a critical moment to stop the tinderbox from exploding: @cnn.com

‘A critical moment to stop the tinderbox from exploding’: political violence expert on Charlie Kirk shooting | CNN

Cynthia Miller-Idriss studies polarization and extremism. She says this is the moment to see a de-escalation of rhetoric.

www.cnn.com

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 28d

PERIL vehemently condemns the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

PERIL stands for the prevention of targeted violence. We believe violence is never an acceptable political solution and that violence is preventable. Join us in working towards the day when we do not read headlines like today’s:

Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab | PERIL

PERIL is an applied research lab preventing radicalization to violent extremism by fostering community resilience.

www.perilresearch.com

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 28d

Looking for quick access to the DUCC videos? Head over to our YouTube channel- all videos are marked "for kids" and available on YouTube kids as well! www.youtube.com/channel/UCOA...

DUCC

DUCC teaches K-5 students digital literacy through a combination of critical thinking skills and social-emotional learning. Join Daniel & his friends in developing & using critical comprehension with ...

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · 29d

How does domestic & intimate partner violence relate to overall crime and targeted violence? Read this article with @milleridriss.bsky.social and @washingtonpost.com, then check out Cynthia's newest book: Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism by Princeton University Press

Trump downplays domestic disturbances as he touts D.C. crime reduction

President Trump downplayed domestic disputes in a speech, suggesting they inflate D.C. crime statistics. Critics argue this undermines the seriousness of domestic violence.

www.washingtonpost.com

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PERIL @perilresearch.bsky.social · Sep 8

@usatoday.com launched their first short doc episode. The name of this series is "Extremely Normal". In this first episode, extremism reporter @willcarless.bsky.social explores why young men spend hours online following Andrew Tate and other influencers in the so-called #Manosphere.

'It's like dopamine.' Why lonely young men are turning to influencers like Andrew Tate

YouTube video by USA TODAY

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