A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right

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A journalist goes undercover in British far-right groups for over a year, infiltrating nine different extremist organizations.
The journalist works with the anti-fascist organization Hope Not Hate, using a fake identity named 'Chris' to gain trust and gather intelligence.
Far-right groups are deeply suspicious of outsiders, requiring careful vetting and operational security to maintain cover.
Many far-right members are motivated by loneliness and a desire for belonging, often feeling alienated from mainstream society.
Race science and eugenics are being revived by well-funded, sophisticated groups with connections to powerful figures.
The journalist uncovers the rebranding of the notorious Pioneer Fund as the Human Diversity Foundation, continuing its racist agenda under new leadership.
Far-right ideologies are gaining traction in mainstream politics, with groups like Reform UK and the AfD making electoral gains.
Undercover work reveals the personal and emotional complexities of befriending extremists while planning to expose them.
The investigation highlights the dangerous influence of race science advocates and their ties to wealthy backers.

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