Violent Extremism in the Pacific Northwest

For decades, the Pacific Northwest region of the United States has served as a hotbed of domestic violent extremism, providing refuge for neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and anti-government militias. Despite the region’s progressive reputation, it has given birth to hate groups such as the Aryan Nations, The Order, and multiple secessionist movements whose legacy carries into the present day. As such, these historical trends and the current threat landscape raise important questions about why the Pacific Northwest continues to attract extremists.

Moderated by Program on Extremism Research Fellow Luke Baumgartner, our panel of esteemed guests includes:

• Leah Sottile, author and independent journalist
• Devin Burghart, Executive Director of the Institute for Research & Education on Human Rights
• Courtney Neurbauer, researcher at the Western States Center.