Homegrown Hate: TJ L’Heureux on Arizona Extremism

Join us on July 11 at noon as we welcome journalist TJ L’Heureux to discuss his reporting on extremism and hate groups in Arizona.

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Experts who track extremist groups are concerned that the current political climate is (further) emboldening hate groups; the Southern Poverty Law Center calls Arizona a “hotbed” for extremism, especially anti-government groups.

Local journalist TJ L’Heureux has been researching and reporting on homegrown hate groups. He joins us to discuss on July 11.

TJ L’Heureux is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times and has worked at Arizona State University’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. He was also recognized for best community service project/reporting in the 2023 EPPY Awards. TJ holds a master’s degree in investigative journalism from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in public policy and Latin American studies from the University of Chicago.