1. From the Capitol Riot to the Midterms: Shifts in American Far-Right Mobilization Between 2021 and 2022
- Author:
- Roudabeh Kishi
- Publication Date:
- 12-2022
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)
- Abstract:
- After the attack on the Capitol in January 2021 and through the November 2022 midterm elections, far-right mobilization has only continued to evolve in the United States. Currently, far-right activity in 2022 is on track to exceed the level of activity reported in 2021, driven by a significant uptick in white nationalist, white supremacist, and anti-LGBT+ organizing around the country. This report analyzes shifts in the drivers of far-right mobilization over the course of the year, with a focus on how these drivers shaped the activities of armed militias and violent groups like the Proud Boys in states with contentious elections, as well as a look at trends to watch ahead of the 2024 campaign season.
- Topic:
- Domestic Politics, LGBT+, Far Right, White Supremacy, and January 6
- Political Geography:
- Canada, North America, and United States of America