Tess Owen
'If You Attack Us, We Will Kill You': The Not Fucking Around Coalition Wants to Protect Black Americans
The paramilitary group of at least a few thousand armed Black members describes itself as “America’s Black militia.”
Michigan Judge Says Voters Can Bring Guns to the Polls After All
The state's attorney general has vowed to appeal the decision.
A Boogaloo Boi Leader Just Got Arrested for Allegedly Firing AK-47-Style Rifle During a George Floyd Protest
Federal prosecutors say he shot into a Minneapolis police precinct while protesters were inside.
Swing States Face Risk of Militia Violence During Election: New Report
Hotly-contested states like Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Oregon are also hotbeds of self-styled militia activity.
'Proud Boys' Emails Threatening Florida Voters Appear to Use Spoofed Email Address
The emails, which read 'Vote for Trump or else!' have been delivered to Democratic voters using Estonian internet infrastructure.
Renegade Sheriffs Say They Might Not Enforce Ban on Guns at Michigan Polling Places
At least three sheriffs won’t commit to enforcing the directive issued last week after the feds busted an armed militia plot to kidnap the governor.
Meet MyMilitia, Where Right-Wing Extremists Find Friendship and Fantasize About Violence
Dubbed "Amazon for people on the fringe," the online hub offers chat rooms, a library of manuals, and a directory of 530 local militias around the country.
FBI Uncovers Massive Militia Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Thirteen men, including members of the "Wolverine Watchmen," are accused of plotting to kidnap the Democratic governor from her vacation home.
The Boogaloo Bois Are Turning a Man Killed in an FBI Shootout Into Their New Martyr
The FBI said that the 43-year-old opened fire while they were executing an arrest warrant for a federal weapons offense.
The Casual Brutality of Protesting in Portland
On one night, 24 protesters were arrested and several were maced. It barely made the news.
We Tracked the Shocking Amount of Gun Violence at U.S. Protests
An exclusive analysis from VICE News reveals the disturbing scope of gun violence and killings at protests since George Floyd's death — and who is doing the shooting.
A Proud Boys Supporter Was Arrested Hours After Trump Told the Group to ‘Stand By’
Alan Swinney was seen brandishing a firearm during protest clashes in an Aug. 22 photo that went viral.