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Laura Gibbons

Laura Gibbons is an IREHR research associate.

IREHR in The Kansas City Star: “Missouri rally to support Jan. 6 defendants. Critics say it’s ‘celebrating the violence’” – July 5, 2023 IREHR Clips
July 6, 2023

IREHR in The Kansas City Star: “Missouri rally to support Jan. 6 defendants. Critics say it’s ‘celebrating the violence’” – July 5, 2023

IREHR’s Research Director, Chuck Tanner, was quoted in the Kansas City Star; Chuck Tanner said, “These events are really important to watch. You see at them the contours of a movement stretching from the halls of government to far-right publications and groups — and a movement that continues to frame…
IREHR in Herald and News: “Local People’s Rights group hosts ‘know the truth’ series” – July 5, 2023 IREHR Clips
July 5, 2023

IREHR in Herald and News: “Local People’s Rights group hosts ‘know the truth’ series” – July 5, 2023

IREHR and The Montana Human Rights Network’s report, Ammon’s Army: Inside the Far-Right People’s Rights Network, was cited and quoted; Author Molly O’Brien writes, “ After the formation of People’s Rights, the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights and the Montana Human Rights Network compiled a report in…
In Missouri, Three White Nationalist Groups Grow Bigger and More Dangerous Featured
May 19, 2023

In Missouri, Three White Nationalist Groups Grow Bigger and More Dangerous

In Missouri, the number of white nationalists has grown, constituting a new danger to the promise of equality and democracy. White nationalist groups compete and collaborate. Some have similar tactics for spreading propaganda, while others want to influence politics. Regardless, they are gaining recruits and expanding their base. While there…
IREHR in AP News: “Far-right activist Ammon Bundy’s latest standoff is in court” – May 7, 2023 IREHR Clips
May 7, 2023

IREHR in AP News: “Far-right activist Ammon Bundy’s latest standoff is in court” – May 7, 2023

IREHR’s Executive Director, Devin Burghart, was quoted in the Associated Press; Author Rebecca Boone writes, “In the current lawsuit, Bundy seems to be following a “blueprint,” using rhetoric similar to that used in the Oregon and Nevada standoffs to escalate the conflict, said Devin Burghart, the director of the Institute…
IREHR in the Independent: “What now for the Proud Boys? The far-right street gang has a new target after January 6 convictions” – May 5, 2023 IREHR Clips
May 5, 2023

IREHR in the Independent: “What now for the Proud Boys? The far-right street gang has a new target after January 6 convictions” – May 5, 2023

IREHR’s Research Director, Chuck Tanner, was quoted in the Independent; Author Josh Marcus writes, “Chuck Tanner, research director of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights, told the BBC that the recent attacks on LGBTQ+ people show the Proud Boys acting as ‘far-right muscle.’” Chuck Tanner says, “They’re not the…
IREHR in BBC News: “Proud Boys: From storming the Capitol for Trump to protesting drag shows” – May 4, 2023 IREHR Clips
May 4, 2023

IREHR in BBC News: “Proud Boys: From storming the Capitol for Trump to protesting drag shows” – May 4, 2023

IREHR’s Research Director, Chuck Tanner, was cited and quoted in BBC News; Mike Wendling writes, “And as they did during the Capitol riots, the Proud Boys have shown up at these anti-drag events ready to be the "far-right muscle," says Chuck Tanner, research director of the Institute for Research and…
IREHR in the Idaho Press: “St. Lukes files motion for contempt against Diego Rodriguez” – May 4, 2023 IREHR Clips
May 4, 2023

IREHR in the Idaho Press: “St. Lukes files motion for contempt against Diego Rodriguez” – May 4, 2023

IREHR’s President and Executive Director, Devin Burghart was cited in the Idaho Press; Tracy Bringhurst and Morgan Romero write, “Burghart said that his organization has been following the People's Rights Network since 2020. He claims it has over 60,000 followers and Rodriguez is a recognized leader within the organization.” Read…
IREHR in KTVB: “’Profoundly sophomoric but truly harassing’: Motion for contempt filed against Diego Rodriguez” – May 4, 2023 IREHR Clips
May 4, 2023

IREHR in KTVB: “’Profoundly sophomoric but truly harassing’: Motion for contempt filed against Diego Rodriguez” – May 4, 2023

IREHR’s President and Executive Director, Devin Burghart, was quoted in KTVB; Tracy Bringhurst and Morgan Romero write, “Burghart said that his organization has been following the People's Rights Network since 2020. He claims it has over 60,000 followers and Rodriguez is a recognized leader within the organization.” "It is my…