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The 'domestic terrorist' designation won't stop extremism

  • Written by Arie Perliger, Director of Security Studies and Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell
imageWhen blocking a highway, who is a domestic terrorist and who is a peaceful protester? And does it make a legal difference?David Ryder/Getty Images

As U.S. politics heat up in advance of the November election, it’s not surprising that extremist groups across the political spectrum are becoming more active and engaged in acts of political...

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