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⚫ The '''Active Club Network''' are decentralized ] of ] and ] groups active in many ]s, with multiple chapters in other nations. Largely inspired by the defunct street-fighting ] and ], the network was created in January 2021 and promotes ] to battle what they assert is a system that is deliberately plotting against the white race, promoting a white "warrior spirit" to prepare for what they perceive to be an impending ]. Some extremism researchers have characterized the network as a shadow, stand-by army awaiting activation as a need arises.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Yousef |first1=Odette |title='Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188111769/active-club-hate-groups |publisher=National Public Radio |date=July 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Active Club Network |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/active-club-network |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network |url=https://extremism.gwu.edu/hiding-plain-sight |publisher=] |date=September 22, 2023}}</ref>
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⚫ The '''Active Club Network''' are decentralized ] of ] and ] groups active in many ]s, with multiple chapters in other nations. Largely inspired by the defunct street-fighting ] and ], the network was created in January 2021 and promotes ] to battle what they assert is a system that is targeting the white race, as well as a "warrior spirit" to prepare for a forthcoming ]. Some extremism researchers have characterized the network as a "shadow or stand-by army" awaiting activation as a need arises.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Yousef |first1=Odette |title='Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188111769/active-club-hate-groups |publisher=National Public Radio |date=July 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Active Club Network |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/active-club-network |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network |url=https://extremism.gwu.edu/hiding-plain-sight |publisher=] |date=September 22, 2023}}</ref>


==Origins== ==Origins==
The origin of the network has been traced to Robert Rundo, who formed the Rise Above Movement in Southern California in 2017. Facing federal rioting charges in the United States, Rundo left for southeastern Europe to promote the movement. He has described his goal as creating "White Nationalism 3.0" and envisioned a decentralized cell network that would be difficult for researchers and law enforcement to track.<ref>{{cite news |title=Active Club Network |publisher=] |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/active-club-network}}</ref> He created an online messaging and merchandising organization to encourage communications with other white supremacist groups, such as ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Yousef |first1=Odette |title='Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188111769/active-club-hate-groups |publisher=National Public Radio |date=July 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network |url=https://extremism.gwu.edu/hiding-plain-sight |publisher=] |date=September 22, 2023}}</ref> The origin of the network has been traced to Robert Rundo, who formed the Rise Above Movement in Southern California in 2017. Facing federal rioting charges in the United States, Rundo left for southeastern Europe to promote the movement, driven by his development of "White Nationalism 3.0" which envisioned a decentralized cell network that would be difficult for researchers and law enforcement to track. He created an online messaging and merchandising organization to establish connections between Active Clubs and other white supremacist groups like ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Yousef |first1=Odette |title='Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188111769/active-club-hate-groups |publisher=National Public Radio |date=July 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Active Club Network |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/active-club-network |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network |url=https://extremism.gwu.edu/hiding-plain-sight |publisher=] |date=September 22, 2023}}</ref>


The network adheres to the ] and ] conspiracy theories that hold there is a global conspiracy by elites, Jews and mainstream media to replace the white population with non-white immigrants.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dangerous Organizations and Bad Actors: The Active Club Network |url=https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/academics/centers-initiatives/ctec/ctec-publications/dangerous-organizations-and-bad-actors-active |publisher=Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism |date=March 15, 2023}}</ref> The network adheres to the ] and ] conspiracy theories that hold there is a global conspiracy by elites, Jews and mainstream media to replace the white population with non-white immigrants.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dangerous Organizations and Bad Actors: The Active Club Network |url=https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/academics/centers-initiatives/ctec/ctec-publications/dangerous-organizations-and-bad-actors-active |publisher=Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism |date=March 15, 2023}}</ref>


==Developments== ==Developments==
Rundo was extradited from Romania to face charges in the United States in August 2023. His supporters have held "Free Rundo" demonstrations in several countries, including Russia, Sweden, and Canada.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Winston |first1=Ali |title=White supremacist Robert Rundo extradited from Romania to US to face charges |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/02/robert-rundo-white-supremacist-extradited-romania-charges-los-angeles |work=The Guardian |date=August 2, 2023}}</ref> Rundo was extradited from Romania to face charges in the United States in August 2023. "Free Rundo" demonstrations have been held in Russia, Sweden, Canada and elsewwhere.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Winston |first1=Ali |title=White supremacist Robert Rundo extradited from Romania to US to face charges |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/02/robert-rundo-white-supremacist-extradited-romania-charges-los-angeles |work=The Guardian |date=August 2, 2023}}</ref>


{{As of|2023|August}}, the ] found that Active Clubs have claimed to be present in at least 33 U.S. states. Active Clubs have also been formed in Lithuania, France, Estonia, the Netherlands, and Croatia.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref> By August 2023, ] data showed that Active Clubs claim to have an active presence in at least 33 U.S. states. Active Clubs have also emerged in countries including Lithuania, France, Estonia, the Netherlands, and Croatia.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amid Robert Rundo’s Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat |url=https://www.justsecurity.org/87970/amid-robert-rundos-extradition-the-white-supremacist-active-clubs-network-remains-a-threat/ |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2023|author1=Morgan Moon|author2=Jon Lewis}}</ref>


'']'' reported in August 2023 that some in the Clockwork Crew, a cell of about one dozen members in ], were serving or had served in the United States military. One cell member was expelled from the Marines after he and five others were caught "stealing more than 10,000 rounds of ammunition and several grenades from a weapons depot at ]" in 2021. A Clockwork Crew co-founder was ], sentenced to eleven months in the ] and given a bad conduct discharge for violating Marine prohibition of advocating extremist ideology.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Winston |first1=Ali |title=Revealed: neo-Nazi active club counts several of US military as members |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/14/revealed-neo-nazi-active-club-us-military-members |work=The Guardian |date=August 14, 2023}}</ref> '']'' reported in August 2023 that some in the Clockwork Crew, a cell of about one dozen members in ], were current or former members of the United States military. One cell member was expelled from the Marines after he and five others were caught stealing more than 10,000 rounds of ammunition and several grenades from a weapons depot at ] in 2021. A Clockwork Crew co-founder was ], sentenced to eleven months in the ] and given a bad conduct discharge for violating Marine prohibition of advocating extremist ideology.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Winston |first1=Ali |title=Revealed: neo-Nazi active club counts several of US military as members |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/14/revealed-neo-nazi-active-club-us-military-members |work=The Guardian |date=August 14, 2023}}</ref>


In September 2023, the ] characterized the network as a transnational movement to create a "shadow or stand-by army" that can mobilize for "coordinated, large-scale" violent attacks.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network |url=https://extremism.gwu.edu/hiding-plain-sight |publisher=] |date=September 22, 2023}}</ref> In September 2023, the ] characterized the network as a transnational movement to create a shadow or stand-by army that can be activated when coordinated, large-scale violent action is deemed necessary.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network |url=https://extremism.gwu.edu/hiding-plain-sight |publisher=] |date=September 22, 2023}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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Revision as of 12:57, 4 October 2023

The Active Club Network are decentralized cells of white supremacy and neo-Nazi groups active in many U.S. states, with multiple chapters in other nations. Largely inspired by the defunct street-fighting Rise Above Movement and hooliganism, the network was created in January 2021 and promotes mixed martial arts to battle what they assert is a system that is deliberately plotting against the white race, promoting a white "warrior spirit" to prepare for what they perceive to be an impending race war. Some extremism researchers have characterized the network as a shadow, stand-by army awaiting activation as a need arises.

Origins

The origin of the network has been traced to Robert Rundo, who formed the Rise Above Movement in Southern California in 2017. Facing federal rioting charges in the United States, Rundo left for southeastern Europe to promote the movement, driven by his development of "White Nationalism 3.0" which envisioned a decentralized cell network that would be difficult for researchers and law enforcement to track. He created an online messaging and merchandising organization to establish connections between Active Clubs and other white supremacist groups like Patriot Front.

The network adheres to the Great Replacement and white genocide conspiracy theories that hold there is a global conspiracy by elites, Jews and mainstream media to replace the white population with non-white immigrants.

Developments

Rundo was extradited from Romania to face charges in the United States in August 2023. "Free Rundo" demonstrations have been held in Russia, Sweden, Canada and elsewwhere.

By August 2023, Anti-Defamation League data showed that Active Clubs claim to have an active presence in at least 33 U.S. states. Active Clubs have also emerged in countries including Lithuania, France, Estonia, the Netherlands, and Croatia.

The Guardian reported in August 2023 that some in the Clockwork Crew, a cell of about one dozen members in Long Beach, California, were current or former members of the United States military. One cell member was expelled from the Marines after he and five others were caught stealing more than 10,000 rounds of ammunition and several grenades from a weapons depot at Camp Pendleton in 2021. A Clockwork Crew co-founder was court-martialed, sentenced to eleven months in the brig and given a bad conduct discharge for violating Marine prohibition of advocating extremist ideology.

In September 2023, the Counter Extremism Project characterized the network as a transnational movement to create a shadow or stand-by army that can be activated when coordinated, large-scale violent action is deemed necessary.

References

  1. Yousef, Odette (July 19, 2023). "'Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen". National Public Radio.
  2. "Active Club Network". Anti-Defamation League.
  3. Morgan Moon; Jon Lewis (September 1, 2023). "Amid Robert Rundo's Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat". Just Security.
  4. "Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network". Counter Extremism Project. September 22, 2023.
  5. Yousef, Odette (July 19, 2023). "'Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen". National Public Radio.
  6. "Active Club Network". Anti-Defamation League.
  7. Morgan Moon; Jon Lewis (September 1, 2023). "Amid Robert Rundo's Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat". Just Security.
  8. "Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network". Counter Extremism Project. September 22, 2023.
  9. "Dangerous Organizations and Bad Actors: The Active Club Network". Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism. March 15, 2023.
  10. Morgan Moon; Jon Lewis (September 1, 2023). "Amid Robert Rundo's Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat". Just Security.
  11. Winston, Ali (August 2, 2023). "White supremacist Robert Rundo extradited from Romania to US to face charges". The Guardian.
  12. Morgan Moon; Jon Lewis (September 1, 2023). "Amid Robert Rundo's Extradition, the White Supremacist Active Clubs Network Remains a Threat". Just Security.
  13. Winston, Ali (August 14, 2023). "Revealed: neo-Nazi active club counts several of US military as members". The Guardian.
  14. "Hiding in Plain Sight – The Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Active Club Network". Counter Extremism Project. September 22, 2023.