Extremism in WNY

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Extremism in WNY: How to combat extremism here and elsewhere

Tom Dinki

What can be done to curb extremism in Western New York and nationally? The answers aren't simple.
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Extremism in WNY: Local politicians have ties to far-right groups

Tom Dinki

In wake of last month’s white supremacist shooting at Tops Market, some say it's concerning that mainstream political figures are associating with far-right groups.
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Extremism in WNY: How the region’s far-right groups are reacting to the Tops shooting

Tom Dinki

Leaders of local far-right groups have for the most part taken to social media to defend themselves against allegations of racism and using dangerous rhetoric in wake of the Tops Market shooting.
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Extremism in WNY: Tops suspect isn’t from Buffalo, but some say ‘it’s definitely a sentiment that's present in this area’

Tom Dinki

The 18-year-old suspect in the racist Tops Market shooting is not from Western New York, but some observers say the activities of the local far right are still worth monitoring.

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