Sandra Jeppesen

QAnon members participate in a protest against the counting of electoral votes in Washington, DC, which affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

September 11, 2022

Mothers of the movement: Leadership by alt‑right women paves the way for violence

Sandra Jeppesen, Lakehead University and iowyth hezel ulthiin, Toronto Metropolitan University

Women have assumed different roles in alt-right movements, including organizing protests, spreading misinformation and organizing militias.

The Black Lives Matter movement began as a hashtag started by Black women in the United States, and grew into a global protest. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

August 22, 2022

‘Digilantism,’ ‘hackbacks’ and mutual aid are used by online activists to fight trolls

Sandra Jeppesen, Lakehead University

Digital activists are targeted for their work on intersectional issues. But they have developed strategies to deal with online and offline hate.

Proud Boy Dominic Pezzola is filmed smashing Capitol building window on Jan. 6. (U.S. Federal court documents)

July 7, 2022

The Jan. 6 insurrection showed that performance crime is becoming increasingly popular

Sandra Jeppesen, Lakehead University

Performance crime is the act of filming while engaging in criminal activity. During the Jan. 6 capitol riots, insurrectionists uploaded performance crime videos and photos, incriminating themselves.

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Mothers of the movement: Leadership by alt‑right women paves the way for violence

‘Digilantism,’ ‘hackbacks’ and mutual aid are used by online activists to fight trolls

The Jan. 6 insurrection showed that performance crime is becoming increasingly popular

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