NewsNewsNY AG Letitia James Launches Investigation Into Social Media Companies In Wake of Buffalo ShootingSocial medial platforms like Twitch, 4chan, 8chan, and Discord will be the focus of the investigationByMurjani RawlsPublishedMay 19, 2022
NewsLaw EnforcementNewsLaw EnforcementUS Police Instructors Have Far-Right Ties, According to ReportA few trainers, who have taught over 500 students, have voiced their extremist views and opinions on social media.ByKalyn WomackPublishedMay 11, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsBiden Names MAGA Movement As ‘the Most Extreme Political Organization’ In Recent U.S. HistoryPresident Biden also spoke about the positions of Sen. Rick Scott’s (R-FL) “11 Point Plan to Rescue America.”ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMay 4, 2022
NewsLaw EnforcementNewsLaw EnforcementIllinois Police Officer Resigns After Racist Social Media Posts are ExposedOne of his posts read, "When I seize power, 'hate crimes' will be encouraged."ByKalyn WomackPublishedApril 6, 2022
NewsLegalNewsLegalFederal Jury Charges Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio with Conspiracy in US Capitol RiotFive other members of the far-right group were also charged in the indictment including the leader of the Oath…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMarch 9, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsFormer ATL Dem turned MAGA Mascot Vernon Jones Runs for CongressVernon Jones dropped an unwinnable bid for GA governor for a probably unwinnable bid to go to WashingtonByKeith ReedPublishedFebruary 11, 2022
NewsNewsFulton County DA Fani Willis Calls FBI Over Trump's RemarksShe's taking his veiled threats seriously as her investigation of the former president heats upByKeith ReedPublishedFebruary 1, 2022
PoliticsPolitics‘Blacks for Trump’ Founder Maurice Symonette was part of a Violent Cult, According to ReportMaurice Symonette or 'Michael the Black Man' used to be part of a violent Miami cult before dedicating his time…ByKalyn WomackPublishedJanuary 20, 2022
OpinionOpinionJan. 6th Has Been Happening For Years. If We're Not Careful, We'll See It In Its Final FormOn the anniversary of the January 6th attempted coup, best believe that this could happen againByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 6, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsMarjorie Taylor Greene Greets 'Yellow People' At Conservative Youth Group EventThe Republican Congresswoman also joked that the group of young Donald Trump supporters would be called "a white…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedDecember 21, 2021
PoliticsThe National InterestPoliticsThe National InterestRep. Ilhan Omar Plays Disturbing Voicemail Death Threat During Conference“We know what you are. You're a f---ing traitor. You will not live much longer," the voice said.ByRachel PilgrimPublishedDecember 1, 2021
CultureCulture'QAnon Shaman' Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Failed Coup on Jan. 6For those not good at maths, that is over three years in the pokey.ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedNovember 17, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsMembers of Congress Helped the Unseasoned Plan the Insurrection on Jan. 6, Protest Organizers Claim: ReportReps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) and…ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedOctober 25, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsMeet Democrat Marcus Flowers, the Army Vet Who’s Looking to Unseat Qrazy Marjorie Taylor GreeneFlowers has already raised more than $1.3 million from July to September, because folks are tired of this…ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedOctober 5, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsAnti-Mask Florida Republican Dies Day After Testing Positive for COVID. Conspiracy Theorists Think Hospital Killed HimGregg Prentice, a Florida Republican who was also against the vaccine, died without leaving access to software vital…ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedSeptember 20, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsDonald Trump Is Trying to Get 2020 Election Liars to Run the 2024 ElectionThe Michael Jordan of lying has endorsed candidates in Arizona, Georgia and Michigan—three states where current…ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
NewsCriminal JusticeCrimeNewsCriminal JusticeCrimeMan With White Supremacist Symbols Painted on His Truck, Multiple Knives and a Bayonet Arrested for Being a DumbassA California man was arrested near the Democratic National Committee headquarters on Monday.ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedSeptember 13, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsTrump Political Fundraising Group Paid Millions to People, Firms Who Set Up Jan. 6 Rally: ReportThe presidential money pipeline leads to several firms and people who were paid to host the rally that lead to the…ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedAugust 31, 2021
NewsRace MattersNewsRace MattersA San Diego Man Sentenced to 2 Years After Making Violent Threats Online About BLM ProtestsGrey Zamudio also exchanged messages with a Georgia deputy sheriff about a theoretical civil warByTerrell Jermaine StarrPublishedAugust 18, 2021
OpinionClapback/MailbagOpinionClapback/MailbagThe Root's Clapback Mailbag: The Content of Dumb CharactersEach Friday, we clap back at readers' emails, DMs, tweets and messages. We do it because we care.ByMichael HarriotPublishedJuly 30, 2021