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Law enforcement set up in Green Isle, Minn., on June 15, 2025, as they search for a suspect in the killing of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Active white nationalist groups operate in all but two U.S. states. Researchers have found that there’s a strong association between holding white nationalist views and supporting political violence.
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser speaks at a news conference about a new bill aimed to address hate crimes on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on September 2025. Does the bill go far enough in tackling Canada’s rising hate crime crisis? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

From warning to reality: Canada’s escalating hate crisis demands action

Canadian policymakers need to take more action on hate crimes. Here are five actions that could make a difference.
A memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building on June 16, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. Steven Garcia/Getty Images

Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves

The lone wolf metaphor used to describe mass shooters misinforms views of extremists – and hampers law enforcement efforts to deter the violence.

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