…These taboos demand that we talk about terrorism in two distinct ways: on the one hand, we catastrophise its far-right variant, ramping up the agency and vileness of its perpetrators; while on the other, we infantilise its jihadi incarnation, playing down the agency of its instigators and forbidding any discussion of the religious motivations behind their violence.
Terrorism – Domestic
Biden Administration Looks to FEMA to Help Combat Domestic Terrorism in Wake of Capitol Attack
The new guidance directed by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was announced by FEMA to state and local officials in a briefing last week, an administration official said.
The agency, often associated with storm and emergency relief efforts, plans to increase funding for states and cities to focus on the pursuit of domestic extremist groups, doubling down on the agency’s efforts to combat domestic extremism, a FEMA source told CNN.
Canadian anarchist website publishes domestic terrorism instructions
A “revolutionary” and anarchist-affiliated website published domestic terrorism instructions on Monday, detailing how to sabotage critical Canadian infrastructure.
Biden seeks national threat assessment of domestic extremist groups
“The January 6 assault on the Capitol and tragic deaths and destruction that occurred underscored what we have long known, that the rise of domestic national extremism is a serious and growing national security threat,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at a press conference Friday.
The ‘Domestic War’ on Terrorism is to Shut Down Dissent
The brainless January 6 attack on the Capitol was a gift to the left, giving the incoming administration an excuse to treat all Trump supporters, going forward, as domestic terrorists. So it should come as no surprise that President Joseph Robinette Biden, in his inaugural address on Wednesday, declared war on domestic terror.
‘Intentional’ attack disrupts home heating services in Colorado
At least 3,500 homes and businesses were caught in the cold after a coordinated attack on three different locations on Saturday damaged gas lines in the area, according to the Aspen Times. The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
Not wearing mask in public is ‘act of domestic terrorism,’ LA County health officer declares
‘If it were up to me, anybody not wearing a mask when they are out in public would be arrested,’ Dr. Muntu Davis said.