How is incel ideology becoming one of Canada's deadliest extremist threats?
ACLED’s Kieran Doyle comments on incel-linked violence in Canada.
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United States and Canada Overview: July 2026
An incel ideology-motivated shooting drove record numbers of deadly political violence in Canada, and extremist activity increased around anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations in the US.
United States and Canada Overview: June 2026
The California mosque attack marks the deadliest neo-Nazi attack in three years and demonstrations in the US centered around redistricting.
United States and Canada Overview: May 2026
The proliferation of data centers is sparking a sharp rise in demonstrations. In April, it led to violence against a public official.
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How is incel ideology becoming one of Canada's deadliest extremist threats?
ACLED’s Kieran Doyle comments on incel-linked violence in Canada.
United States and Canada Overview: July 2026
An incel ideology-motivated shooting drove record numbers of deadly political violence in Canada, and extremist activity increased around anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations in the US.
United States and Canada Overview: June 2026
The California mosque attack marks the deadliest neo-Nazi attack in three years and demonstrations in the US centered around redistricting.
United States and Canada Overview: May 2026
The proliferation of data centers is sparking a sharp rise in demonstrations. In April, it led to violence against a public official.
United States and Canada: Deadly attacks on local officials reflect the rise of the lone gunman
Individual gunmen were behind the killing of Charlie Kirk and attempts on local representatives in 2025.
United States and Canada Overview: April 2026
The almost entirely peaceful No Kings III protests made 28 March the day with the largest number of mobilizations in recent years.
United States and Canada Overview: March 2026
US-Israeli strikes on Iran set off a wave of protests condemning the intervention. Meanwhile, students took the lead in anti-ICE demonstrations.
United States and Canada Overview: February 2026
Demonstrations surged in the US in January, triggered by the US bombing of Venezuela, immigration enforcement officers killing two people in Minnesota, and the anniversary of Trump’s second inauguration.
United States and Canada Overview: January 2026
Opposition to Trump and his migration policy drove a dramatic increase in demonstrations in 2025, while demonstrations with the presence of armed demonstrators also grew.
United States and Canada Overview: December 2025
Pro-migrant demonstrations surged in states that saw major DHS and ICE operations, and Starbucks unions nationwide began their “Red Cup Rebellion” strike.