{"id":2035223,"date":"2023-09-17T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T18:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-a-dve-dhs-grants-minority-groups-22-million-to-combat-domestic-violent-extremists-without-defining-term\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T14:33:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T18:33:53","slug":"who-is-a-dve-dhs-grants-minority-groups-22-million-to-combat-domestic-violent-extremists-without-defining-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-a-dve-dhs-grants-minority-groups-22-million-to-combat-domestic-violent-extremists-without-defining-term\/","title":{"rendered":"DHS grants $22M to minority groups to combat &#8216;Domestic Violent Extremists&#8217; without defining term. Who are they?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwho-is-a-dve-dhs-grants-minority-groups-22-million-to-combat-domestic-violent-extremists-without-defining-term%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035223&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Who is a DVE? &#8211; DHS Grants Minority Groups $22 Million to\u2063 Combat &#8216;Domestic Violent \u2063Extremists&#8217; Without Defining\u2062 Term<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;They probably have me on\u2064 a list somewhere.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an expression that could be heard from bar\u2064 stools\u2063 or at barbecues across the fruited \u200cplain, and reflects a deeply\u200c ingrained, even if somewhat flippant and sarcastic, belief \u200dthat we could all be\u200c under the eye\u2063 of some three-letter agency in D.C. due to some politically \u200cincorrect opinion we might voice over a over a couple beers or post on social\u200b media.<\/p>\n<p>Make \u2064no mistake, this isn\u2019t \u200da joke anymore, its full-on legit.<\/p>\n<p>According to a Department of Homeland Security <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/news\/2023\/09\/06\/dhs-awards-20-million-34-organizations-effort-prevent-targeted-violence-and?ref=upward.news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>, DHS has issued\u200b $20 million to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/tvtp-grantee-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">34 organizations<\/a> to combat \u2063\u201ctargeted \u2062violence\u2062 and terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Organizations getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-a-dve-dhs-grants-minority-groups-22-million-to-combat-domestic-violent-extremists-without-defining-term\/\" title=\"DHS grants M to minority groups to combat 'Domestic Violent Extremists' without defining term. Who are they?\">taxpayer money include liberal \u200buniversities<\/a>,\u2063 LGBT\u2062 groups, and organizations \u200blocated in rural\u2063 communities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW: DHS is awarding $20M\u200b in\u2063 grants to bolster prevention, funding 34\u202forganizations\u2019 work &#038;\u2063 building capabilities to prevent targeted violence &#038;\u200d terrorism. We are\u2063 focused on\u202fproviding support to underserved populations, LGBTQ+, &#038; rural communities.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QSgfKQvC52\">https:\/\/t.co\/QSgfKQvC52<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V4NBE3Tn6H\">pic.twitter.com\/V4NBE3Tn6H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Homeland Security\u2062 (@DHSgov)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSgov\/status\/1699596607971291563?\">September 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The money is aiming specifically to target \u2064\u201cDVEs\u201d which is agent-speak for \u201cdomestic violent extremists.\u201d The DHS has been \u200bquite clear that it seeks\u2062 to transition its work from the post-9\/11\u200d system to a\u200b new system dealing \u200bwith \u201cemerging threats\u201d among the domestic population of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>According to the\u200d technology \u200bnews website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.404media.co\/ai-surveillance-tool-dhs-cbp-sentiment-emotion-fivecast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">404\u200d Media<\/a>, DHS has paid millions\u200c to a private company called Fivecast for software that uses artificial intelligence to track \u201cemotions and sentiments\u201d in social media posts and monitor targeted \u200daccounts across different platforms.<\/p>\n<p>So who is a DVE, you\u2064 ask? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/web\/grants\/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHS grant application<\/a> doesn\u2019t quite deign to define the term, though describes\u2064 the potential threat in ways that sound familiar, of course:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLone offenders and small cells of individuals motivated by a range of violent extremist ideologies, \u2063of both domestic \u200dand foreign origin, represent the\u200b most persistent \u2063terrorism-related threat facing the United States. Amongst Domestic Violent Extremists (DVEs), racially or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-the-fbi-spying-on-my-california-church\/\" title=\"Is the FBI monitoring my California church?\">ethnically motivated\u2062 violent extremists<\/a>, including white \u200bsupremacists, likely will\u2063 remain the most lethal DVE threats.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But the \u2062history of the federal government in recent years \u2014 and its willingness to\u200c target American citizens exercising their First \u2063Amendment rights \u2064or their Second Amendment rights, \u2062gives \u200ba \u2062broader \u2063answer:<\/p>\n<p>DVEs could include Americans who believe that they have\u2064 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-spying-gun-owners-feds-admit-firearm-database-nearly-billion-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Second Amendment right<\/a> to keep and \u2064bear arms for the purpose of defending themselves and their own families from harm, and\u200b their communities from tyranny.<\/p>\n<p>(Indeed, Americans \u200bwho were just tying \u2064their shoes on a park bench near the Capitol on Jan 6,\u200b 2021, \u2062have probably already been nabbed as \u200cDVEs and put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/alleged-conditions-jan-6-prisoners-revealed-shock-news-briefing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in solitary confinement<\/a> without a trial \u200cbecause the patriotic group they joined was already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/proud-boys-infiltrated-dozen-fbi-informants-jan-6-trial-uncovers-stunning-clue-flip-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infiltrated by Feds<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>A DVE could be anyone who posts anything from an edgy \u200bsophomoric meme to a weighty theological treatise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/now-got-names-twitter-files-no-6-fbi-flagged-accounts-twitter-censor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">against \u2062the current regime<\/a> \u2062and its culture\u2064 of death.<\/p>\n<p>A DVE could be\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/not-domestic-terrorists-parents-group-leader-hits-back-biden-doj-declared-war-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">any parent<\/a> who protests the teaching of\u2062 homosexual pornography \u200cto \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joy-reid-delivers-wild-rant-claiming-republicans-hate-the-20th-century\/\" title=\"Joy Reid Delivers Wild Rant Claiming Republicans Hate The 20th Century\">elementary-school-aged children<\/a>, or the imposition of ineffectual mask mandates on students.<\/p>\n<p>(Don\u2019t worry, if you are \u200chomeschooling,\u00a0 \u200cyou were a DVE \u200blong before it \u2063was cool).<\/p>\n<p>A DVE could be any \u2063Catholic who faithfully\u200b attends Mass (especially \u2062the Latin variety), any \u2063Christian who attends an outdoor psalm-sing against a government mandate (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktvb.com\/article\/news\/health\/coronavirus\/3-arrested-at-moscow-idaho-church-singing-event-to-flout-mask-order\/277-c71a4104-972e-4c04-8cb1-f35f5f226984#:~:text=MOSCOW%2C%20Idaho%20%E2%80%94%20Three%20people%20have%20been%20arrested,lot%20in%20violation%20of%20a%20town%E2%80%99s%20mask%20order.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/christian-arrested-holding-sign-7-biblical-words-pride-event-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preaches<\/a> \u2062the\u200d truth \u2063of God\u2019s \u2062Law\u2062 against degeneracy (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.cbn.com\/news\/us\/unjust-arrest-street-preacher-pa-arrested-while-trying-quote-bible-verse-pride-rally\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>), or protests\u200b the murder of children (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncregister.com\/cna\/biden-justice-department-indicts-8-more-pro-life-activists-for-face-act-violations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A \u2063DVE, is you and me.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, \u2062it has been widely \u2063reported that parents\u200d who protested critical race theory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-judiciary-committee-members-blast-garlands-memo-targeting-parental-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">were\u2063 labeled domestic terrorists<\/a>, and that the FBI had \u200dits plans subpoenaed\u2063 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subpoenaed-document-reveals-fbis-targeting-traditional-catholics-widespread-initially-suspected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">targeting\u00a0traditionalist Catholic churches<\/a> \u200cand organizations\u2062 as part of \u2063a broader \u2062anti-terrorist campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In light of these facts, I earnestly pray that Americans do not get too hung up in their respect for\u2064 the police and the military to \u200dforget that \u200cthese very institutions must\u200b be viewed with some healthy skepticism.<\/p>\n<p>These enforcement \u2063arms of the state arrested Christians for their preaching and protesting, dragged parents out of \u200bschool board\u200b meetings, broke down the doors \u200bof Jan \u200d6 protesters, stood down \u200dduring the leftist \u200band \u200dBLM \u2064riots (learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/why-portland-police-stand-passively-when-leftists-riot-1489799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>), enforced lockdown violations, and are increasingly\u200d supporting LGBT \u2064causes (see<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/nbc-out\/out-news\/police-departments-us-are-mandating-lgbtq-training-rcna2250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> \u2064 here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>American institutions from\u2062 academia to corporations, big banks, Big Tech, Big Pharma, Big Ag, the\u2064 military-industrial\u200d complex, law enforcement, and every aspect \u2064of government administration\u2064 have been overwhelmingly co-opted \u200bby the left \u2062and now view <em>you<\/em> as the greatest threat to their vision of a progressive \u2064America.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve indicted Trump and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-now-faces-712-5-years-prison-latest-indictment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he faces over\u2063 700 years<\/a> at \u2062the \u200dmercy\u2062 of kangaroo\u2062 courts on the eve of the election\u2064 in\u200b which he is\u2062 currently the obvious front-runner for the Republican\u200c nomination. If they \u200dcan do it to\u2062 him\u200c \u2014 a billionaire, a celebrity, and \u200ca force in national politics \u2014 do you really think they\u200b can\u2019t do it to you?<\/p>\n<p>To my fellow DVEs (boy, I hope \u2062they make that into a cool shirt),\u2064 please\u2062 consider the following points to mull over in the coming days of these turbulent\u200b times:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>\u201cHope for \u2062the best but expect \u2063the worst.\u201d<\/em> Old\u200d wisdom from an old man who\u2063 gave it\u200d to me, works great when going to \u200dsee a new movie at the theater, but \u200ddefinitely applies to the future of our country as well.<\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cNever betray your country, but never think that your \u2062country cannot betray you.\u201d<\/em>  Sometimes\u2062 we need to place our\u200c ideals of \u200cfaith, family, and freedom above our love and\u2064 pride in our country and its \u200cinstitutions,\u200b after all, if our ancestors didn\u2019t think that way, we wouldn\u2019t be standing here\u200b today.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Sylvester Stallone\u2019s title character in \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quotes.net\/mquote\/76997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rambo: First Blood Part II\u201d<\/a> said it \u2064best when asked;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is it that you want?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He replied with what every DVE ultimately wants:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2026 For our country to love us, as\u200b much as we love it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If it did, you wouldn\u2019t have to worry about being on a list.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dve-dhs-grants-minority-groups-22-million-combat-domestic-violent-extremists-without-defining-term\/\">Who is a DVE? &#8211; DHS Grants Minority \u2063Groups\u2063 $22 Million to Combat\u200c &#8216;Domestic Violent Extremists&#8217; \u2063Without Defining Term<\/a> appeared first\u2064 on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is the term &#8220;DVE&#8221; being defined and is\u2064 there a potential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jacksonville-sheriff-slams-leftist-anti-gun-agenda-after-tragedy-the-problem-is-the-individual\/\" title=\"Jacksonville Sheriff criticizes leftist anti-gun agenda, emphasizes individual responsibility.\">targeting individuals based<\/a> on their political beliefs?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tol on January 6th, 2021 have been labeled as DVEs and \u2064faced serious consequences.)<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the grant money is intended to\u200d support underserved populations, LGBTQ+ individuals, and rural communities. While these groups are undoubtedly deserving of support and protection against violence, it raises the question of how the term &#8220;DVE&#8221; is being defined and whether it potentially targets individuals based on their political beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of a clear definition for DVEs leaves room for interpretation and potential misuse of resources. The federal government&#8217;s\u200b history\u2064 of targeting American citizens exercising their constitutional rights, such as the Second Amendment \u2063right to \u200bbear \u200darms, raises concerns about the potential overreach of surveillance \u2063and monitoring efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The DHS&#8217;s partnership \u2062with a private company that \u2064uses artificial intelligence to track emotions and sentiments in social media posts further adds to the concern. This technology has the capability to monitor targeted individuals&#8217; online activities across various platforms, potentially infringing on their\u2062 privacy and freedom of\u2063 speech.<\/p>\n<p>While it is important to address \u2062and prevent targeted violence and terrorism, it should be done in a way that respects and upholds the rights and liberties of all citizens. Clear \u200ddefinitions and transparent \u2063guidelines are necessary to\u2063 ensure that the efforts to combat DVEs are not misused or applied unfairly.<\/p>\n<p>As citizens, it is vital to remain vigilant and informed about government actions that\u200c may encroach upon\u2063 our rights. We must hold \u2064our elected officials accountable and advocate for transparency and\u2064 clarity in defining terms such as &#8220;DVE&#8221; to protect \u200cthe fundamental principles of democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Through open dialogue and discourse, we can work towards a society that effectively combats violence and extremism\u2063 while \u200bsafeguarding the rights and freedoms that make our\u200c nation strong. Only \u200bthen \u2063can we \u200dtruly achieve security and\u200b unity for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The phrase &#8220;They probably have me on a list somewhere&#8221; is commonly heard in casual conversations, suggesting a widespread belief, albeit sarcastic, that we might all be monitored by a government agency in Washington, D.C. 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