{"id":100,"count":1,"description":"<strong>The Proud Boys<\/strong> is a far-right, male-only organization that espouses extremist views and has been associated with violence. Founded in 2016 by Gavin McInnes, a Canadian writer and commentator, the group has been designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.\r\n\r\nThe Proud Boys claim to promote \"Western chauvinism\" and oppose political correctness, multiculturalism, and globalism. They often engage in street violence with left-wing activists and have been involved in numerous high-profile confrontations in the United States, including the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017.\r\n\r\nThe group has also been linked to the January 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, with several members being arrested and charged in connection with the insurrection.\r\n\r\nCritics accuse the group of promoting white supremacist and misogynistic views and using violence to intimidate and silence political opponents. Some members have also been accused of participating in hate crimes against minority groups.\r\n\r\nThe Proud Boys have faced increasing scrutiny and pressure from law enforcement and social media companies, with many platforms banning or restricting their presence. Some members have attempted to distance themselves from the group, while others continue to openly identify as Proud Boys.\r\n\r\nWhile the Proud Boys claim to be a patriotic and pro-Western organization, their extremist views and violent tactics have drawn widespread condemnation from politicians, civil rights organizations, and the general public. 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