Jen Golbeck is a University of Maryland professor.

What happened on January 6, 2021?

The Proud Boys were involved in a big attack on the US Capitol.

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Journalist details weekend spent with far-right Proud Boys

First publishedJul 29, 22:30 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 13:00 UTC · 52m ago

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Journalist details weekend spent with far-right Proud Boys

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Jen Golbeck, a University of Maryland professor, spent a weekend with the Cape Fear chapter of the Proud Boys.

Reported by 1 outlet — PBS NewsHour. See all sources ↓

A professor went to spend a weekend with a group called the Proud Boys. The Proud Boys are a far-right group. They were involved in a big attack on the US Capitol in January 2021.

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This story is important because it shows how some groups think and behave. It also reminds us of the Proud Boys' past actions.

In brief

Who is Jen Golbeck?: Jen Golbeck is a University of Maryland professor.
What is the Proud Boys group?: The Proud Boys are a far-right group.
What happened on January 6, 2021?: The Proud Boys were involved in a big attack on the US Capitol.

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The outlets frame the story as a look into the Proud Boys' behavior and ideology, with a focus on the professor's experience.

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PBS NewsHourJul 29, 22:30emphasizes the group's notoriety
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PBS NewsHourJul 29, 22:30focuses on the professor's story

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