Germany's Far-Right Seeks to Rebrand and Expand Influence
The article discusses how rightwing media in Germany is fueling culture wars, contributing to increased political polarization and societal tensions.
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Military Deployment in LA Sparks Political and Media Controversy
During protests in Los Angeles against immigrant arrests, rightwing media outlets and figures decried protesters as invaders, called for the arrest of officials like Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, and promoted racist conspiracy theories, while the US military was deployed to support law enforcement amid escalating tensions.
"Capitol Rioter Ray Epps Sentenced to Probation Amid Conspiracy Theories"
Ray Epps, a man falsely accused of being a double agent and targeted by rightwing conspiracy theories, was sentenced to a year of probation for his involvement in the US Capitol riot. Epps, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge, received no jail time but will have to serve 100 hours of community service. Despite prosecutors recommending a six-month jail term, the judge sentenced Epps to probation, acknowledging the threats he and his wife faced. Epps, who has vehemently denied being a government plant, has been forced into hiding and had to sell his property and businesses due to the accusations.
"Fracking Billionaire Brothers: The Financial Backbone of Rightwing Media"
Texas billionaire brothers Farris and Dan Wilks, who made their fortunes from oil and gas fracking, have funneled millions of dollars into rightwing media outlets that promote climate-crisis denialism and support conservative politicians and evangelical projects. Through their foundations, the Wilks brothers have donated to organizations such as PragerU and the Daily Wire, which disseminate conservative agendas, including climate crisis denialism. They have also financially backed conservative Texas politicians, including Senator Ted Cruz. The Wilks brothers' deep ties to evangelicalism and their literal interpretation of the Bible inform their views on issues such as homosexuality and the climate crisis. Scholars argue that their significant financial contributions have played a significant role in shaping the conservative and evangelical right in Texas and beyond.