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Jason Lee Van Dyke apparently scrubbed a lot of his social media to run for elected office, so here's a thread of him explaining how much he hates democracy and why he identifies as a fascist. 🧵 "Here's my take on this: fuck democracy. For years now I have identified as a fascist..."

New Fighting Matters: HOW BAD BJJ COACHES TRAP YOU WITH RANK Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker explore how belt pressure becomes a tool for fear and control, why some gyms drift into cult-like behavior, and how to spot red flags before you get stuck. youtu.be/D6QinEZEkqo

Tomorrow AM, we’ve got @peltzmadeline.bsky.social joining PTI to talk about tradwife influencers and having babies to own the libs Subscribe on podcast apps so you’re notified when it drops Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1UHRUcU...

New Fighting Matters: THE SNAP & ACA SHUTDOWN COULD CHOKE JIU-JITSU GYMS In this episode, Steve Kwan, Jeff Shaw, and Jesse Walker break down how the ongoing SNAP and ACA shutdown could devastate working-class Americans, and why #BJJ gyms will be hit especially hard. youtu.be/5OkrzaNMKAM

I spent an unreasonable amount of time here on the differences between modern fascism and what people are referring to when they say fascism 1.0 2.0 and 3.0:

New Fighting Matters! FASHION, FITNESS, FIGHTING: HOW HATE GROUPS ATTRACT YOUNG MEN In this episode, Steve Kwan sits down with journalist @colborne.bsky.social of @bellingcat.com to expose how far-right movements use aesthetics and martial arts culture to recruit young men. youtu.be/lpSN4lNn_IM

Please watch.

Tucker Carlson has always been one of the clearest examples of this. Even on Fox News, he sounded indistinguishable from what you would find on white nationalist or neo-Nazi podcasts. Those fringe shows couldn't push the "great replacement" into mainstream discourse—but Tucker Carlson did.

DARK MARTIAL ARTS HISTORY Part 2 just dropped! We examine how Mussolini and Hitler used sport as propaganda, turning athletics into a tool for indoctrination, militarism, and control. Drop “DARK” in the comments and we’ll comp you a free month of BJJ Mental Models Premium so you can listen now!

Great episode from @bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social

Up next on Posting Through It, a conversation with @gbbranstetter.bsky.social about the MAGA movement's hyper-fixation on transgender people and the movement's warpath against them. @michaelehayden.bsky.social Get it on your podcast players on Monday www.patreon.com/posts/042-wh...

Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA Professor Watchlist helped pave the way for Project 2025’s purge of DEI in education. What began as a pressure campaign against individual teachers is now federal policy — silencing voices, shuttering programs, and destroying careers. Read more:

Trump is in open war with US cities. Hes using financial leverage and the power of law enforcement to not only inflict damage, but to diminish power. This is being cheered on by half the country, and it’s just the beginning.

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

"If current trends continue, the U.S. risks more than just canceled grants; it risks a generation of disillusioned scientists, a loss of diversity and equity in the STEM pipeline, and an exodus of talent to countries that value science more." scilight.substack.com/p/189-studen...

Thomas Rousseau, leader of white nationalist Patriot Front, spoke at a vigil for Charlie Kirk in Fort Worth, Texas over the weekend. This is the first time I'm aware of that Rousseau and his loyalists did not attend a rally wearing Patriot Front's trademark uniform. They feel emboldened. 1/3

A movement once considered fringe is now reshaping American politics. Christian nationalism—fueled by apocalyptic beliefs, authoritarian aims, and deep political ties—is advancing a vision of the U.S. as a theocracy. Here are 10 ways it's threatening democracy and religious freedom.

Neo-Nazi “Youth Clubs” are using TikTok and Telegram to recruit teens with white supremacist propaganda, MMA training, and conspiracy theories like the “Great Replacement.” Inspired by violent figures like Robert Rundo, they now have presence in 42 U.S. states.

yeesh so much disinfo out there about the gunman "Notices bulges, OWO whats this?" - Meme about furries/roleplaying; not political "hey fascist! Catch! Up, right, down x3" - From Helldivers 2, satirical game, you nuke 'fascist' aliens even though you're a fascist yourself; the code launches a bomb

I've worked on the far-right beat for nearly 10 years now, and I've had to handle sorting through a lot of misinformation on politically motivated violence. And this is by far the worst instance of it, including from a lot of people who should really know better.

Christian nationalism is no longer a fringe threat—it’s a fast-growing, well-funded movement working to replace U.S. democracy with authoritarian religious rule. From apocalyptic prophecies to Catholic theocracy. This article breaks down 10 chilling ways it’s gaining power and momentum.

Typically the full impact of economic policy takes several quarters to years to learn. The speed at which we have seen devastating results is shocking in itself. This is just the beginning of the worst economic policy in modern American history.

This guy has a long and troubling history. Patriot Front may be a bunch of khaki clad dorks, but they are dangerous and training for war.

It’s often reported that Khamzat has “visa” issues, but everyone leaves out his relationship with a brutal warlord that serves as Putins soldier. mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Neo-Nazi fight clubs aren’t just growing—they’re targeting teens. Over 40 Youth Clubs now recruit boys aged 15–18, training them in violence and white supremacist hate as part of a global, rapidly expanding network. Read more:

Neo-Nazi “Active Clubs,” have expanded into Finland, blending MMA with white supremacist ideology to radicalize youth. GPAHE has tracked over 230 chapters worldwide—including new Finnish branches linked to banned and violent extremist networks. Read more:

Extremists Links: The Growing Global Network of Neo-Nazi Fight Clubs

Tulsi Gabbard Accuses Kash Patel of Covering Up for the Obama Deep State www.emptywheel.net/2025/07/18/t...

This could be a post straight from a white supremacist forum.

Neo-Nazi Active Clubs are no longer a fringe phenomenon. With new chapters forming across continents and youth recruitment on the rise, the movement is evolving into a coordinated global network promoting white supremacist violence and extremist ideology. Read more:

NEW ZINE!!! How to Build Martial Arts and Community Defense Training Programs. Learn how to keep your community safe by teaching functional martial arts and fitness in a healthy and liberatory manner. Let's get to work! archive.org/details/how-...

Seeing Language as a Tool of Authoritarianism www.emptywheel.net/2025/07/06/s...

🟢 Importance: 83/100 #news #Featured #TopStories #World #media #trump #government Los Angeles Immigration Raid Protests Fuel Online Disinformation and Russian Amplification The recent protests in response...

Online hate doesn’t stay online – it fuels violence, spreads extremism, and silences voices. CCDH is pushing for urgent action from social media & search engine companies, but we need your support. Donate today to help us keep up the fight. 👇 donate.counterhate.com/page/88254/d...

When WWE ran an angle in which Vince McMahon was blown up in his limousine, Trump called the organization to make sure McMahon had not actually died. Somehow, the sitting US president didn't know that wrestling segment wasn't real. www.sportspolitika.news/p/wrestleman...

Social media companies are failing to keep young people safe. Our kids deserve better. Add your name and help us protect kids online 👇

If these men had any sense of honor, they would already have resigned. The fact that they are all still in their jobs is just as damning as their terrifying and lawless incompetence.

Parents are up against a multi-billion-dollar industry that pulls every trick to keep young people addicted to their platforms. That's why we are trying to hold social media companies accountable. You can help fund our research & campaigns to make the internet safer for our kids. Donate today 👇

Kirsty Coventry—the Soft Face of Zimbabwe's Dictatorship—has been elected as president of the International Olympic Committee. www.newsweek.com/kirsty-coven...

Last month, I launched an audio series exploring the Trump-UFC alliance & its impact on US politics With Trump's reelection, this series is now more essential than ever for understanding how the UFC & Rogan helped drive him back to the White House. www.sportspolitika.news/p/trump-ufc-...

CCDH showed that X's flawed fact-checking system failed to counter misleading claims during the US election. Yet, Zuckerberg wants to copy Musk's Community Notes in a HUGE step back in the fight against misinfo. More in @socialmediatoday.bsky.social ⤵️

I am a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For more than a decade I have been coaching BJJ, and preaching the virtues of martial arts. The impact Jiu Jitsu can have on peoples lives and in communities can not be understated. This thing we do touches people in a way many things can’t. 🧵

And last week we unpacked the account behind a far-right fashion brand that glorifies the Wagner group and is promoted by leading Rusich figures including Milchakov. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/03...

Short Course on Russian Propaganda youtube.com/watch?v=pdS-...

@submittingdisinfo.bsky.social remains the best source for debunking far-right disinformation in #BJJ and should be followed by everyone.

A Nazi sympathizer with suspect ties to Russia bought himself a President. And for some reason, that President decided to reverse 60 years of security to capitulate to Russia. Does that describe it?

Brazil figured it out. We fucked it up.