Anne Speckhard
@annespeckhard.bsky.social
CEO/Founder International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism (ICSVE), Retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine. I have interviewed over 800 terrorists, violent extremists, their family members.
Are we really discussing in the military if swastikas and nooses are hate symbols, really? Glad it came out with the right decision in the end, but my God, why is this even being discussed? apnews.com/article/coas...
Coast Guard reverses course on policy to call swastikas and nooses 'potentially divisive'
The U.S. Coast Guard has released a new, firmer policy addressing the display of hate symbols like swastikas and nooses just hours after it was publicly revealed that it made plans to describe them as...
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Are we really discussing in the military if swastikas and nooses are hate symbols, really? Glad it came out with the right decision in the end, but my God, why is this even being discussed? apnews.com/article/coas...
Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution," Is that seditious? Does that deserve death? www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
Mike Johnson reacts to Trump's "punishable by death" remark about Democrats
The president accused Democrats in Congress of being "seditious," demanding their arrest.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution," Is that seditious? Does that deserve death? www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
Here is what was said by our lawmakers: "Like us, you all swore an oath. To protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats to our constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
Mike Johnson reacts to Trump's "punishable by death" remark about Democrats
The president accused Democrats in Congress of being "seditious," demanding their arrest.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Here is what was said by our lawmakers: "Like us, you all swore an oath. To protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats to our constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
We saw that issue played out years ago in Vietnam and it continues to this day as an important issue for our military to consider. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
Mike Johnson reacts to Trump's "punishable by death" remark about Democrats
The president accused Democrats in Congress of being "seditious," demanding their arrest.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We saw that issue played out years ago in Vietnam and it continues to this day as an important issue for our military to consider. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
Yet there is nothing wrong with reminding our military of their oath to uphold our Constitution and to refuse to obey illegal orders. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
Mike Johnson reacts to Trump's "punishable by death" remark about Democrats
The president accused Democrats in Congress of being "seditious," demanding their arrest.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Yet there is nothing wrong with reminding our military of their oath to uphold our Constitution and to refuse to obey illegal orders. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
An interesting debate ongoing in which Trump is saying that Dems who told our troops to refuse illegal orders are seditious and could be condemned to death. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
Mike Johnson reacts to Trump's "punishable by death" remark about Democrats
The president accused Democrats in Congress of being "seditious," demanding their arrest.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
An interesting debate ongoing in which Trump is saying that Dems who told our troops to refuse illegal orders are seditious and could be condemned to death. www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson...
For those not in the know, the white hand is a symbol of a Nazi salute that will dominate or win over black power. Horrible that it's being, hopefully unknowingly, promoted by Walmart.
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
For those not in the know, the white hand is a symbol of a Nazi salute that will dominate or win over black power. Horrible that it's being, hopefully unknowingly, promoted by Walmart.
youth into enacting barbaric violence on behalf of what they begin to believe is group self defense and justice. Tragic for us all
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
youth into enacting barbaric violence on behalf of what they begin to believe is group self defense and justice. Tragic for us all
may be right - our youth need values tradition and a sense of purpose but there is also the problem of global injustices, genocidal war and groups that use distorted religious beliefs to propel
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
may be right - our youth need values tradition and a sense of purpose but there is also the problem of global injustices, genocidal war and groups that use distorted religious beliefs to propel
nypost.com/2025/11/06/o... Scary to think of two teenagers so armed up and ready to roll into violence. The op ed
How do two privileged New Jersey teens get seduced by ISIS?
Two teenagers from one of New Jersey’s wealthiest suburbs were arrested this week for allegedly plotting to join ISIS and carry out mass killings of Jews.
nypost.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
nypost.com/2025/11/06/o... Scary to think of two teenagers so armed up and ready to roll into violence. The op ed
World premiere of Kevin lee’s documentary Afterlives in Lisbon which features ICSVE’s Breaking the ISIS Brand work! It was well received at the festival! Now on to London!
October 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
World premiere of Kevin lee’s documentary Afterlives in Lisbon which features ICSVE’s Breaking the ISIS Brand work! It was well received at the festival! Now on to London!
God bless all those going home today and may their recovery be speedy although we all know there will be lifetime scars to both victims and their families over such an ordeal. Now let’s pray for a real peace! Live Updates: Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Live Updates: Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed as Trump Hails ‘Historic Dawn’ in Mideast
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
God bless all those going home today and may their recovery be speedy although we all know there will be lifetime scars to both victims and their families over such an ordeal. Now let’s pray for a real peace! Live Updates: Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Wow! Qataris have been very good soft partner allies in brokering peace. Perhaps this brings it to another level. We do routinely train allied military members but this is the first dedicated facility that I know of. Congrats to the Qataris!
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Qatar is getting an Air Force facility in Idaho: What to know
The U.S. and Qatar have increasingly cooperated on a number of issues in recent years, including the Gaza peace deal.
www.newsweek.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Wow! Qataris have been very good soft partner allies in brokering peace. Perhaps this brings it to another level. We do routinely train allied military members but this is the first dedicated facility that I know of. Congrats to the Qataris!
www.newsweek.com/qatar-gettin...
www.newsweek.com/qatar-gettin...
theintercept.com/2025/10/02/t.... Instead of cutting the ATF trump administration might want to consider: “The US is perfectly capable of breaking down criminal groups involved in the drug trade“simply by closing off the pipeline of weaponry produced in the U.S. and used by Mexican criminal groups”
Trump Calls Cartel Members “Terrorists.” They’re Armed With Bullets From a U.S. Army Factory.
The president blames Mexico for the flow of drugs into the U.S. — while enabling the flow of guns into Mexico by slashing federal regulators.
theintercept.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
theintercept.com/2025/10/02/t.... Instead of cutting the ATF trump administration might want to consider: “The US is perfectly capable of breaking down criminal groups involved in the drug trade“simply by closing off the pipeline of weaponry produced in the U.S. and used by Mexican criminal groups”
youtube.com/watch?v=aTZj... The fact that jimmy kimmel is back is proof protest and boycott can work. An amazing monologue so different than anything from our hater president.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since returning | FOX 11 LA
YouTube video by FOX 11 Los Angeles
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September 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=aTZj... The fact that jimmy kimmel is back is proof protest and boycott can work. An amazing monologue so different than anything from our hater president.
For those not in the know, today is predicted as the "rapture" and Tik Tok is full of videos of those who think they will ascend today. Goodbye to many of them! :) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...
The Rapture Was Predicted to Happen Today. TikTok Has Some Advice.
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
For those not in the know, today is predicted as the "rapture" and Tik Tok is full of videos of those who think they will ascend today. Goodbye to many of them! :) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...
For those not in the know, today is predicted as the "rapture" and Tik Tok is full of videos of those who think they will ascend today. Goodbye to many of them! :) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...
The Rapture Was Predicted to Happen Today. TikTok Has Some Advice.
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
For those not in the know, today is predicted as the "rapture" and Tik Tok is full of videos of those who think they will ascend today. Goodbye to many of them! :) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...
Just finished my talk on the lethal cocktail of terrorism at Trends in Abu Dhabi!
September 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Just finished my talk on the lethal cocktail of terrorism at Trends in Abu Dhabi!
Trends in Abu Dhabi today!
September 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Trends in Abu Dhabi today!
You may think this is only going to apply to immigrants but ICE is already making moves against American citizens and acting with impunity.I agree with: “The first three words of the provision that we’re adding into law are ‘Masks and disguises prohibited,’ period. theintercept.com/2025/08/11/i...
ICE Agent Caught on Camera Disguised as a Construction Worker
The Intercept confirmed that a federal agent caught on camera wearing a hard hat and safety vest works for ICE.
theintercept.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
You may think this is only going to apply to immigrants but ICE is already making moves against American citizens and acting with impunity.I agree with: “The first three words of the provision that we’re adding into law are ‘Masks and disguises prohibited,’ period. theintercept.com/2025/08/11/i...
ICE Agent Caught on Camera Disguised as a Construction Worker We need to decide as a country if we want secret police who feel the right to intimidate us without showing their badges, identifying themselves and so on. theintercept.com/2025/08/11/i...
ICE Agent Caught on Camera Disguised as a Construction Worker
The Intercept confirmed that a federal agent caught on camera wearing a hard hat and safety vest works for ICE.
theintercept.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
ICE Agent Caught on Camera Disguised as a Construction Worker We need to decide as a country if we want secret police who feel the right to intimidate us without showing their badges, identifying themselves and so on. theintercept.com/2025/08/11/i...
But long and short of it is, we've decided to rise above it all and continue on bringing good trainings to our following around the world. It was fun today and we had a good group. Stand by for our next one...
July 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
But long and short of it is, we've decided to rise above it all and continue on bringing good trainings to our following around the world. It was fun today and we had a good group. Stand by for our next one...
And we lost our funding under the Trump administration despite addressing hate crimes occurring in university campus protests...
July 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
And we lost our funding under the Trump administration despite addressing hate crimes occurring in university campus protests...
They (YouTube) confuse our extremely successful and well-lauded videos in 22 languages using terrorists to speak against their groups say ing we are violating community guidelines, as if we are promoting not fighting terrorist and violent extremist content..ugh.
July 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
They (YouTube) confuse our extremely successful and well-lauded videos in 22 languages using terrorists to speak against their groups say ing we are violating community guidelines, as if we are promoting not fighting terrorist and violent extremist content..ugh.
We started our ICSVE virtual trainings up today again after a rather long break which followed enduring a hack on all our websites, although I'm happy to say ICSVE.org is back up! But still waiting for Google to put our Youtube channel back up --
July 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We started our ICSVE virtual trainings up today again after a rather long break which followed enduring a hack on all our websites, although I'm happy to say ICSVE.org is back up! But still waiting for Google to put our Youtube channel back up --