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Are the Anti-Jihadists More Dangerous than the Jihadists?

Gillian Brockell, Medill National Security Zone. August 18, 2011.

The number of right-wing extremist and hate groups in the United States passed 1,000 for the first time, while anti-government and militia groups have increased five-fold.

Christian Jihad? Why We Should Worry About Right-Wing Terror Attacks Like Norway's in the US

Frank Schaeffer, AlterNet. July 23, 2011.

There is a growing movement in America that equates godliness with hatred of our government -- in fact, hatred of our country.

What Makes a Young Person Embrace Death and Murder? Former Jihadists Speak Out

Johann Hari, Independent UK. November 17, 2009.

Former radical Islamists share their tales of why they turned to extremism, and why they repented.

Western Jihad: Yes, We Have Suicide Bombers, Too, We Just Call Them 'Heroes'

John Feffer, TomDispatch.com. August 7, 2009.

We have our own rich tradition of suicide bombers -- and our own unfortunate tendency to kill civilians in our military campaigns.

Could an Obama Presidency Dampen Enthusiasm for Jihad?

Bramantyo Prijosusilo, New America Media. November 12, 2008.

If Obama upholds democratic values abroad without double standards, jihadi ideologues will have a much harder time recruiting.

The War on Terror Is the Leading Cause of Terrorism

Kim Sengupta, Patrick Cockburn, The Independent UK. March 1, 2007.

It's official: A new report shows that the U.S. has made the world more dangerous -- not just for Americans, but for everyone.