"Hate Thrives: Extremists Transform Texas into a Hotbed, Reveals Report"
A report by the Anti-Defamation League reveals that Texas has become a hotbed for extremism and hate, with a heavy presence of white supremacist and anti-LGBTQ+ groups in the state. The report highlights a significant increase in antisemitic incidents, terrorist plots, and extremist events. It specifically mentions white supremacist groups like Patriot Front and the rise of neo-Nazi activity at anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations. The report also points to the influence of anti-immigrant and "vigilante" groups along the U.S.-Mexico border. Experts warn that extremist groups are using panic over issues like "groomer" as recruitment tactics. The report calls for nonpartisan policies to address the growing extremism, including the creation of a commission to study domestic violent extremism and holding social media platforms accountable for online extremism.