COVID-19 Pandemic: Researchers Take on Threats, Misinformation ATLANTA— On every continent, rapid changes are taking place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One ancillary impact of the outbreak is the growing threat from extremist groups. While leaders across the globe race to address the outbreak, experts say terror groups and others are capitalizing on the crisis. A recent Department of Homeland Security memo… more »
In the News: ‘The Plandemic’ – Debunking Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories ATLANTA— A movie called ‘The Plandemic’ recently spread like wildfire over YouTube and social media. More than 8 million people watched before it was taken down. TCV’s Dr. Tony Lemieux talks to the Business Insider about why so many people watched and why that’s dangerous. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3dKTmbI
Who are the ‘Boogaloos’ ? ATLANTA—Who are these gun-toting groups clad in Hawaiian shirts that have been showing up to protest rallies? Dr. Mia Bloom recently spoke to WXII / NBC in Winston-Salem, NC to shed some light in the ‘Boogaloos.’ READ MORE: https://wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-boogaloo-protests-guns-hawaiian-shirts/32767223#
In the News: What a Canadian Teen’s Trial Tell Us About Incel Culture ATLANTA— After a Canadian teenager is charged with terrorism, Psychology professor John Horgan shared his recent research into the case and how it connects with “incel” culture. READ MORE IN USATODAY: https://bit.ly/2U4qV0E
