In the wake of racist, mob violence in Northern Ireland this month, there has been a fresh round of attention on so-called ...

Small local organizations called Active Clubs have spread widely across the U.S. and internationally, using fitness as a cover for a much more alarming mission. These groups are a new and ...

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On the Sunday, September 21, 2025 episode of The Excerpt podcast: Extremist Active Clubs are luring young men with the promise of physical fitness and connection. Heidi Beirich, Chief Strategy Officer ...

Across North America and Europe, the far-right Active Clubs movement is expanding at an unprecedented pace, presenting new threats to democratic elections and minorities. With a network of ...