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A widespread campaign of intimidation and violence by animal rights extremists against University of California (UC) scientists and researchers has been marked by numerous acts of harassment, vandalism and a series of firebombings and attempted firebombings deliberately targeting individuals.


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Terrorist groups use symbols that express their goals and violent ideologies. By examining the distinct symbols used by terrorists, we can gain a better understanding of exactly how powerful a symbol can be.  
The United States has seen a "significant and troubling" resurgence of racist skinhead activity, with a rise in the number of organized racist skinhead groups as well as a rise in the number of unaffiliated racist skinheads. In a new report, ADL warns that racist skinhead activity in the U.S. is rising, with active groups or individuals identifying themselves as racist skinheads in nearly all states in the country.
Extremism in America is a regularly-updated online encyclopedia of extremist:
 Recent Updates
 •Radical Environmentalist to Serve Two Years in Prison on Plea Deal (08/13/08)
 •Animal Rights Extremists Target the University of California (08/08/08)
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