readings

Our Readings are 5-7 paged documents that provide information in a linear, historically relevant, and modernly contextual manner. The Readings cover a series of topics related to terrorism, radicalization, and online safety. The primary objective of these documents is to ensure educators are equipped with factual, relevant, and tailored information about these specific topics so they may implement and guide productive in class conversations. Educators who are piloting our Readings often print them out for students to be read in class before discussion. 

Below is the first round, more coming soon!

Hate

Why can people be more hateful online than offline? What type of hate exists on the internet?

These pressing questions are explored and students are asked to critically identify the roots of this growing issue.

New Enemy

There has always been an enemy throughout all of American history. Since the end of World War II, the United States has faced some of its most unique enemies, communism and terror. One not so much like the other, this reading dives into the change of Americans’ concept of an enemy. While both enemies are very different, dehumanization, propaganda, and an "us vs. them" narrative all prove to be used in both conflicts.

Right Wing

A disjointed movement, this Reading takes a deep dive look at the ideologies of right-wing terrorism and those who align with it. Broken down by each individual belief, and grounded in history, the reality of the size and influence of the movement today might be surprising to many.