Active Hate Groups Decline For Second Year

The Southern Poverty Law Center's report shows a decline in active extremist groups from 2018 to 2020, attributed to Donald Trump's presidency. However, this does not indicate a reduction in racist ideologies, as many groups have shifted online, especially during the pandemic, making them harder to track. Despite fewer groups, the threat level has increased, suggesting that traditional measures may not accurately reflect the current threat of violence. The SPLC has been reporting on hate groups since 1990.

What trend did the Southern Poverty Law Center's report reveal about extremist groups from 2018 to 2020?

• A shift in the type of groups

• No change in the number of groups

• A decrease in the number of groups

• An increase in the number of groups

What factor is attributed to the decline in the number of extremist groups according to the report?

• Public awareness campaigns

• Economic recession

• Donald Trump's presidency

• Increased law enforcement

How has the behavior of extremist groups changed during the pandemic?

• They have increased physical meetings

• They have become more public

• They have moved to online platforms

• They have disbanded

What challenge does the shift to online platforms present?

• Difficulty in tracking groups

• More funding for groups

• Easier tracking of groups

• Increased public support

Why might the traditional measure of counting extremist groups be insufficient?

• It includes non-violent groups

• It focuses only on local groups

• It overestimates the threat

• It doesn't account for online activity