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In-Person Town Hall: Understanding Hate and Online Extremism

Apr 08, 2026, 11:12 PM • senator.becker@outreach.senate.ca.gov

Summary

Senator Josh Becker invites constituents to an in-person town hall focused on the rising threat of online extremism and hate targeting youth. The event will feature experts from the Anti-Defamation League, Stanford Social Media Lab, and the FBI who will discuss data, trends, and community strategies to protect teenagers from radicalization fueled by social media algorithms. The town hall aims to foster a community dialogue on mitigating online harms and promoting safer digital environments for young people. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for this important conversation scheduled for April 22.

Related causes

Youth

Key positions and references

Key positions

Protect youth from online extremism
Address social media algorithm risks
Promote community awareness and dialogue
Engage expert insights on counter-extremism

Agenda items and issues mentioned

impact of social media on youth
counter-extremism strategies
data on online hate trends

Meetings and events mentioned

In-Person Town Hall on Hate and Online Extremism, April 22

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In the age of social media, our youth are increasingly exposed to online extremism, violence, and hate. Algorithms often steer adolescents toward provocative content, which can foster isolation, deepen division, and in some cases, contribute to radicalization.

I invite you to join my office for an in-person town hall to discuss this important issue. We will explore the data, current trends, and what we can do as a community to better protect our teenagers and young adults, with a distinguished panel of experts in the field: * Oren Segal – SVP of Counter-Extremism and Intelligence, Anti-Defamation League * Dr. Sunny Xun Liu – Director of Research, Stanford Social Media Lab * Kyle Biebesheimer – FBI Special Agent

I hope you can join me for this important conversation. Please RSVP here [https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/LinkTracking.php?id=715349&eaid=422087&url=https%3A%2F%2Flcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov%2FPublicLCMS%2FSurveysDirect_v2.php%3Fdistrict%3DSD13%26survey%3D515&tid=SD13C1533396520].

Sincerely,

Josh Becker Senate District 13

Where Hate Lurks Online How Extremism Reaches Young People and What it Means for Our Community

Wednesday, April 22 6:30 - 8:00 PM

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