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Researcher Documents Weekend With Proud Boys Chapter
A University of Maryland professor, Jen Golbeck, spent a weekend with the Cape Fear chapter of the Proud Boys. She wrote about her experience for Esquire magazine. Golbeck later discussed her observations.
08/23/2026 · Florida edition
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Why it matters locally: Florida has a notable presence of the Proud Boys, with several chapters and documented activities within the state, making national reporting on the group's operations of particular interest to local communities and law enforcement agencies.
Jen Golbeck, a professor at the University of Maryland, observed a weekend gathering of the Cape Fear chapter of the Proud Boys. Golbeck's academic work includes research on social media and online extremism. She documented her experience in an article for Esquire magazine. Following the publication, Golbeck discussed her account in an interview with Amna Nawaz. The Proud Boys group was established ten years ago. The organization gained public recognition following its involvement in the January 6, 2021, events at the U.S. Capitol.Related Topics
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