These are longform articles that relate to Light Upon Light in some form.
The New Republic, November 2017: “Only Human: How an American ex-jihadi struggled to rebuild his life in the country he’d once vowed to destroy.” A must read that outlines the history of Jesse Morton and reveals the building blocks of what would become Light Upon Light.
Integrity First for America, April 2019: “Federal Court Sanctions Charlottesville Defendant Jeff Schoep“. A press release from a Charlottesville nonprofit that explains how Schoep continued to provide legal cover to ex-members of the now defunct NSM or National Socialist Movement.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, September 2019: “Jeff Schoep Sheds Neo-Nazi Past but Stays Loyal With Lawyer’s Maneuvers“. A more recent article on Jeff Schoep and his self-serving lack of accountability.
The Brennan Center for Justice, September 2019: “Why Countering Violent Extremism Programs Are Bad Policy“. A big picture article explaining why a broad, vague focus on “extremism” as an isolated factor only serves to reproduce structural inequalities against marginalized populations. The “both sides” argument frequently invoked by Light Upon Light representatives is morally bankrupt and counterproductive.
It’s Going Down, December 2019: “This Week In Fascism #41: Shedding Light On Light Upon Light“. Much of this weekly report is dedicated to exposing Light Upon Light and their ties to far right organizations.
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