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Alexandra Minna Stern is a University of Michigan expert who studies alt-right extremism. She is author of "Proud Boys and the White Ethnostate," which applies a historical analysis, feminist studies and critical race studies to deconstructing the core ideas of the alt-right and white nationalism. 

"We've seen a rise in far-right groups over the past two decades, and really significantly over the past several years. This year has seen an acceleration of that process in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with protests against COVID public health measures as we saw played out in our capital in Lansing. In addition, anti-racism protests in the summer brought people into the streets including far-right actors and instigators who want to wreak havoc."

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Alexandra Minna Stern on the rise of militia groups

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Alexandra Minna Stern on the rise of militia groups

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