Political Violence

As voters prepare to head to the polls, new research highlights the growing risks of public service, with elected officials and their families facing threats, harassment and mounting strain that could make it harder to attract people willing to serve.

Experts warn that white nationalist groups disguised as fitness and brotherhood organizations called 'Active Clubs' are spreading rapidly in Illinois, the U.S., and the world. Their decentralized, leaderless structure makes them difficult to track, fueling multi-state and global coordination that poses growing risks of violence.