We can't talk about harmful online content without talking about the tech platforms that disseminate and spread this content en masse. Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social (9/19/2025) and @milleridriss.bsky.social explores social media content. FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...

In this next featured clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we discuss "vigilantism" and the backlash against freedom of speech and doxxing as a recourse. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...

Our DUCC's 5 Ws poster is a play on the classic 5 Ws and prompts students to think critically about information reliability. Answering these five questions helps students determine if information is safe to believe and/or share. Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org/media/#posters

Just released, @npr.org's WFAE "Charlotte Talks" focuses on the aftermath of the latest Grand Blanc, MI attack, and how rates of radicalization and targeted violence is moving from fringe to mainstream. Take a listen to the critical research here: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...

It's almost National Bullying Prevention Month! We're looking forward to NYPS rolling DUCC out as part of their campaign in October. At PERIL, DUCC works as a bullying prevention tool by focusing on building protective factors against all sorts of online and in person harms. danieltheducc.org

In today's clip with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we focus on #misogyny and the "crisis of connection" among men and boys in our culture and how it's contributing to rising political violence. FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...

Yesterday's broadcast from @npr.org 1A show with Jen White and Cynthia Miller-Idriss focused on the intersection of misogyny and violent extremism and the role of gender policing and "boxes": the1a.org/segments/the...

Gendered violence has been a key topic this week at #UNGA. This new piece from PERIL's Fielding Montgomery in GTSC's Homeland Security Today discusses findings from a 9 month mixed methods study of online INCEL rhetoric and black pill misogyny:

As with all PERIL resources, the DUCC curriculum was rigorously tested. We piloted the lessons in 22 classes & 400 students. Student testimonials from 5th grade were submitted after completing the 1st Amendment lesson. Download this lesson and others at www.danieltheducc.org/curriculum!

In @newsnation.bsky.social with Banfield, @milleridriss.bsky.social talks about how social media #algorithms keeps the outrage content flowing and how this affects the epidemic of loneliness, especially among young men: youtu.be/LpxLS4nQafE?...

Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social focuses on the topic of vengeance. @milleridriss.bsky.social says, "it absolutely will get worse if we don't tone down and de-escalate the rhetoric and have more calls for unity." FULL EPISODE: bit.ly/46d9Wi5

Over the next couple weeks, we'll highlight topics and segments from the latest long-form interview with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social. In this first segment, we look at the lethality and growth overall involving political violence.

12+ interviews on Charlie Kirk, political violence, & prevention strategies, shaping national conversation. Read insights from SPA @perilresearch.bsky.social 's new Exec. Dir. Bill Braniff, and Vision Chief Officer @milleridriss.bsky.social here linktr.ee/au_spa (PERIL in the Media).

Hey, it's Fri-yay, time for some good news! Let's end this work week on a highlight. @milleridriss.bsky.social and Long Story Short Media just launched a new podcast based on the new book, "Man Up: The New Misogyny & The Rise of Violent Extremism" @princetonupress.bsky.social linktr.ee/manuppodcast

Highlighting one of the panels at Eradicate Hate this week: PERIL's Deputy Director of Research, Dan Relihan, Ph.D. talked about the use of #AI, chatbots and how these relate to youth and vulnerable users' online exposure to harmful content.

With the fallout since the shooting of Charlie Kirk, we're seeing questions about increased threats to freedom of speech, and designating domestic groups or social movements as terrorists. What's the truth? Take a look at @milleridriss.bsky.social's latest interview with the @nytimes.com:

“We are at a very dangerous place in which an act of violence can spur reciprocal acts of violence,” said William Braniff, Executive Director of PERIL. He added, “Rhetoric that dehumanizes different views or different orientations or different religions creates a permission structure for violence.”

"Is the boulder [of polarization] rolling down the hill so fast that we cannot off-ramp it?" and is the "us versus them" mentality so strong we cannot stop the inevitable outcome of targeted political violence? NOW is a critical moment to stop the tinderbox from exploding: @cnn.com

PERIL vehemently condemns the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. PERIL stands for the prevention of targeted violence. We believe violence is never an acceptable political solution and that violence is preventable. Join us in working towards the day when we do not read headlines like today’s:

Looking for quick access to the DUCC videos? Head over to our YouTube channel- all videos are marked "for kids" and available on YouTube kids as well! www.youtube.com/channel/UCOA...

How does domestic & intimate partner violence relate to overall crime and targeted violence? Read this article with @milleridriss.bsky.social and @washingtonpost.com, then check out Cynthia's newest book: Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism by Princeton University Press

@usatoday.com launched their first short doc episode. The name of this series is "Extremely Normal". In this first episode, extremism reporter @willcarless.bsky.social explores why young men spend hours online following Andrew Tate and other influencers in the so-called #Manosphere.

PERIL is excited to announce that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) approves and recommends the DUCC curriculum. The AAP's Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health's "5Cs." Use these questions to spark discussions with your children below!

Our DUCC posters, like QUACK, breaks down the steps to having positive conversations, especially when you disagree or have a different perspective from someone else and develops social-emotional learning. Download the poster here! www.danieltheducc.org/media

Hate, intolerance, and polarization are rupturing relationships and communities @perilresearch.bsky.social‬ @sethlimmer.bsky.social‬ explains why an all-in public health approach could help end the scourge of targeted violence

Did you hear about the "Return To the Land" whites-only community currently under investigation? Read more about @milleridriss.bsky.social's argument of why this movement is a utopian nostalgic form of support for extremism in Katie Couric Media:

To prevent more tragedies like the MN shooting this week, this upcoming webinar hosted by the APA is integral to ongoing professional development, not just for experts in the field, but for field staff whose roles intersect #mentalhealth and #targetedviolence prevention: tinyurl.com/mymsk2ka

DUCC's video here is for when children talk about #technology or #AI as if it’s a real person, or assume there’s a human behind chatbots or voice assistants. You don't have to be an educator to use DUCC- our videos and games are perfect conversation starters to support life's teachable moments.

What can #universities do to prevent #extremism on and off campus? Take a listen to our latest @contrariannews.org contribution with PERIL's Marylin Rodriguez on how staff, faculty and students can work to open dialogues and avoid isolation: perilresearch.com/resource/con...

Our DUCC Program posters help younger students identify emotions of themselves and others through picture-word pairs. This is foundational to social-emotional skills like empathy and self-awareness. Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org

What is the DUCC difference? ✅ Teaches complex topics in a digestible way for students ✅ Welcomes students with recurring characters and themes ✅ Facilitates critical thinking and dialogue about AI ✅ Seamlessly blends the online and offline worlds ✅ FREE and available for download ⬇️

DUCC's Kindergarten video, Chat Safety, helps students understand what "unsafe" feels like while playing online. He is mentored by his older sister, Darcy, and her friend, Frankie, who help Daniel learn what to do in a situation where he feels unsafe.

What do #cryptocurrency, #MemeCoins and #misogyny have in common? In this latest article, Pasha Dashtgard in The 19th News explains the levels of radicalization before violence, and how often, a "joke" is an entryway from plausible deniability and lack of accountability to #extremism:

If you're looking for ways to engage youth to foster critical thinking and resilience against harmful online content, visit www.danieltheducc.org to download the free DUCC curriculum. All content was rigorously developed, tested, and revised. Read a testimonial from a pilot teacher below 👇

@milleridriss.bsky.social participates in this article about the theme of misogyny behind violent extremist attacks:

We made it to Friday! We're about to launch Cynthia Miller-Idriss' new book, 'Man Up: The New Misogyny and The Rise of Violent Extremism', and heading into some critical and timely discussions. Join us at the public book launch at Politics & Prose DC (livestream available)!

Did you know the DUCC curriculum is multimodal, with four animated videos and two video games? Check them out at www.danieltheducc.org/media. Stay tuned for highlights on each game and video! #kto5 #digitalliteracy

In our latest interview with NPR 's WABE station in Atlanta, PERIL's Bill Braniff talks about how political rhetoric with misinformation and/or inflammatory rhetoric can drive people to commit acts of violence: www.wabe.org/cdc-shooting...

The first day of school is almost here! Now's the time to think about integrating digital literacy into kids' learning, from kindergarten on up! Dive into DUCC's K-5 digital literacy curriculum to help build kids' skills in understanding the digital world and avoiding harmful online content.

Part 2 of our NPR coverage of #NVE (Nihilistic Violent Extremism), a term the FBI uses to describe decentralized networks of people online that seek out children for self-harm or harm of others for acceptance. A 7-minute listen on what needs to be done to prevent and stop NVE:

PERIL welcomes Hala V. Furst as our new Director of Strategic Partnerships! Hala comes to us from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3). Help us give her a warm welcome as we expand our reach and impact with partners!

In NPR today, read about one parent's experience battling Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE) where online networks groomed her minor son. www.npr.org/2025/08/06/n...

Check out the latest interview with @milleridriss.bsky.social Miller on @pbsnews.org about why #manosphere content appeals to some young men, and its larger real-world implications: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

In @milleridriss.bsky.social's special edition interview with @contrariannews.org, PERIL's work shows an intersection between "misogynistic narratives, which are so accessible, can also introduce other forms of hate." View the full episode here: contrarian.substack.com/p/what-is-th...

Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and their Center of Excellence for Social Media and Youth Mental Health for sharing PERIL's DUCC curriculum and helping parents, caregivers, doctors, mental health specialists, and others to support kids’ #digitalliteracy #Kto5

“Young men live on a razor’s edge." Today on The Contrarian Pod, we are thrilled to feature Pasha Dashtgard, Director of Research from @perilresearch.bsky.social, to discuss a new report called “The State of American Men 2025.” Listen to the full conversation on Apple Podcasts:

Why are so many young men falling into extremist pipelines online? And what can be done to pull them back? Jen Rubin spoke with Pasha Dashtgard from @perilresearch.bsky.social to dig into the data and the danger.

Our PERIL Summer 2025 Newsletter is now published! Take a look and feel free to share: conta.cc/4nVWwhb

🎤 Powerful keynote by @milleridriss.bsky.social from @perilresearch.bsky.social at the #iRex Institute opening in Tübingen. Miller-Idriss exposed how antidemocratic movements exploit gender to polarize, elevate “strong men,” and sell a fantasy of male supremacy. Research we urgently need right now!

Happening tomorrow, July 8, 2025 at 2pm ET! Join us by attending the TRUST Network's next webinar, "Reflections on the U.S. Civic Landscape: The Evolving Relationship Between Government and Civil Society". Register here: tinyurl.com/5n7563eh