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America’s Safety Nets are Buckling Under the Weight of the Extreme Racists

What was once thought to be confined to the fringes of society is now seeping into the mainstream, threatening the very fabric of our democracy. The signs are unmistakable, and the consequences are dire if we fail to heed them.

Libby Winkler
3 min readMay 8, 2024
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America’s Safety Nets are Buckling Under the Weight of the Extreme Racists

In the wake of recent events, it’s becoming increasingly evident that America’s safety nets are straining to contain the rising tide of extremism and racism. What was once thought to be confined to the fringes of society is now seeping into the mainstream, threatening the very fabric of our democracy.

The signs are unmistakable, and the consequences are dire if we fail to heed them.

At the heart of this issue lies the pervasive influence of extreme racists, who have found fertile ground to spread their toxic ideology.

Emboldened by political rhetoric that stokes fear and division, these individuals and groups have grown more brazen in their actions, fueling a dangerous cycle of hatred and violence. From white supremacist…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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