Tactical Civics is a right wing Christian nationalist movement in the United States that wants to change not only American society, but the governing process. The group uses fear, conspiracies, hate, and God to mobilize individuals to work towards a country governed by biblical law while banning Islam in the nation. While writing this piece I became fascinated by the Repentant Remnant and will be writing more about these Christian nationalist movements.
Disinformation in the American Presidential Election
On election day, November 5, 2024 voters encountered instances of bomb threats, fake FBI videos claiming potential terrorism at voting locations, fake instances of ballot cheating, and accusations of elected officials stating that the transfer of power would not occur. Were the institutions successful in countering these threats and claims, or did disinformation have an impact?
The 2024 American Election a Nation Divided?
On November 8th I am part of a panel at uw to discuss the results of the 47th Presidential election. Experts in international relations, American culture and history, religion and politics, and me with conspiracy and Extremism will analyze the lead to up to the election and implications of the new president.
It will be held at the University of Waterloo at 3pm in Hagey Hall. If you’re in Waterloo come join in on the discussion. Veronica Kitchen, Andrew Hunt, and Scott Kline, are incredibly smart so this panel will be informative, entertaining, and thought provoking.
Atomwaffen Division – The Seth Bertrand Court Case
This morning I was on CBC Radio – Windsor live to discuss the ongoing court case of Seth Bertrand. He has been charged with terrorism for attempting to join the Atomwaffen Division (AWD), a listed terrorist organization in Canada. The AWD was an accelerationist neo-Nazi group that began on the now defunct Iron March forum. They are known for wanting to cause chaos by dismantling society through violence and then taking over the government to establish a white ethnostate dictatorship.
Home Schooling and the Christian Nationalist Movement in Canada
I was interviewed by XTRA! about the home school movement in Canada, and its links to Christian Nationalism and the “Groomer” moral panic. Is this a new frontier for attacking the educational system in Canada? Christian nationalists in Canada have been pushing to remove children from schools in response to sex education and SOGI in schools. The fear of indoctrination of students, often preyed upon by populist politicians globally, is also building in nationalistic movements using tropes of religious persecution and fear mongering.
Just Asking: Conspiracies
Professor Timothy Caulfield and myself answered calls from across Canada about conspiracy theories, moral panics, and dis/misinformation on CBC National Radio’s Just Asking. It was a great conversation!
Pierre Polievre’s Social Media
Myself and other scholars spoke to Christopher Cheung at the Tyee, about the populist messages and dog whistles in Pierre Poilievre’s social media posts. Many of the posts are videos that while seemingly banal, actually speak to those on the far-right, and those who are conspiracy driven. The mediate racism included by his followers in their responses to the posts, are primarily ignored.
Pierre Poilievre’s Religion and Christian Nationalism in Canada
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has been making appeals to Christians across Canada, and this is not a new approach in the conservative realm in Canada. Yet, there are those Christians who are not as welcoming to his approach to the ethnic churches and communities. I spoke with The Tyee about Christianity, politics, and Christian Nationalism and it’s influence in Canada.
Conspiracy theories and political response
I had the opportunity to discuss politicians’ responses when confronted with questions about conspiracy theories. In the discussion with the Blue Sky talk show on CBC Saskatchewan about conspiracies, why they take hold, the swing to right wing governments, and the implications to marginalized communities when politicians entertain conspiracies as a political platform.
Artur Pawlowski in Ohio
Pastor Artur Pawlowski is the keynote speaker at a Prayer Breakfast in Ohio and people are questioning if this is good for the community. A reporter contacted me to find out more about this Canadian Pastor and his link to a transnational Christian Nationalism movement in North America.