Glitterpill: A Year In Review 2023
The year 2023 marked the birth of Glitterpill LLC and we've made significant strides since then.
It was a year filled with events, collaboration and the growth of our remarkable team! As we navigated through the year, we found ourselves maturing as a company and establishing our presence within our industry.
New Year's Eve is a time to pause and reflect. It's a time to look back on the year and celebrate the wins, both big and small. This year has been a whirlwind, and we've met incredible individuals and formed partnerships that have significantly contributed to our growth and success.
As we stand on the threshold of the New Year, we invite you to take a walk down memory lane with us.
Let's revisit the highlights that marked our journey through the past year, the moments that made us smile, the challenges that strengthened us, and the milestones that pushed us to strive for more.
But our journey doesn't end here.
We're excited to embrace 2024, and we're ready to take on new challenges, explore new opportunities, and continue growing as a company.
So, join us as we bid goodbye to an incredible year and gear up for an equally, if not more, exciting year ahead!
Glitterpill was officially up and running - Learn more here
Bjørn on the Leadership and Loyalty Podcast Part 1: Radical Listening to Heal Violent Extremism
Bjørn participated in the Europol Conference in The Hague
Bjørn spoke at the conference of the Irish Labour Party
Sam represented Glitterpill at the UNCTED meeting regarding our work in a cross-cultural context in relation to assessing terrorist capabilities.
Bjørn joined the European Online Hate Lab
Epistemological Super Predator raised nearly $500 for charity!
Glitterpill attended the Copenhagen Democracy Summit and the annual GNET Conference
Sam was interviewed by BBC North America about what’s next for the Proud Boys following the conviction of four central members for seditious conspiracy
We released our insight, “The Martyrs of the Far-Right: Accountability After January 6th”
Bjørn represented Glitterpill at the Katapult Future Fest 23 to talk about the work we do at Glitterpill and how we support companies in protecting themselves against terrorism
Bjørn participated in the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism Annual Summit in San Francisco
Bjørn participated in the NEXUS Global Summit in New York
Insight - How to hold a safer drag event resource for Pride Month
Insight: The Rise and Flatline of Trumpism
Sam contributed to an article about LGBTQ Nation, where she uncovers some of the threats posed to these vital celebrations by the Proud Boys
We had our first Brand Refresh!
Insight: Shining a Light on the Dark Foreigner
We released our first Intelligence Bulletin: First Bulletin: Pro-Trump Extremists Targeting the Education System and Subverting Democracy (Contact us here to request access)
Bjørn & Chardon represented Glitterpill on the WHQR Podcast “The Newsroom” where they discussed, “Preventing the Violent Denial of Diversity” Listen here
Sam on the Progressive Magazine interviewed by Zach Roberts about “Pinochet Did Nothing Wrong”
Bjørn on Tech Against Terrorism Podcast with Megan Squire on how extremists use podcasts. Listen here
Our first Flash Bulletin about the August 3rd stabbing in South Korea
Bjørn co-wrote an article for Antifascist EU on the Rusisch Fighter Yan Petrovsky
Sam was featured in the RawStory article: “Why Trump Indictments haven’t triggered another Jan.6th - and why the worst may be yet to come”
We released our first two-part insight about Rinaldo Nazzaro founder of neo-nazi group “The Base”
Here you can read Part 1: Rinaldo Nazzaro’s Forever Quest for Validation
Here you can read Part 2: The Protein: Rinaldo Nazzaro on the American Futurist Podcast
Bjørn participated in the Nordic Pioneer Prize ceremony with Nordic Safe Cities
Glitterpill attended the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, you can read about our experience here
We released our Aotearoa New Zealand Hate Map Report, you can read the report here
Sam represented Glitterpill at the United Nations conference, “Countering Terrorist Narratives”, you can read about our experience here
Bjørn was featured on the Did Nothing Wrong podcast, you can listen to the episode here
Bjørn participated in the Democracy Forum with the Obama Leadership Network
Bjørn participated in the Nordic Safe Cities annual Camp in Vantaa, Finland
Sam was featured in this article by KUNR public radio, Antisemitic threats against Senator Jacky Rosen fit global pattern
You can read Sam’s on the GIFCT Working Group 3 report here
Garbage Narcissist raised close to $600 for Every Library!
Sam represented Glitterpill on the Tech Against Terrorism webinar hosted by GIFCT
Bjørn was featured on the Tiaki Akoako podcast, you can listen here
Sam was on the Red, Wine & Blue podcast, to discuss Charlie Kirk and successful campus de-escalation efforts with controversial speakers, soon to be released!
Bjørn attended the annual National Conference Against Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Norway
We held our first Somatic Healing Session to launch our revamped Glitterpill Community!
Bjørn authored the report, “Opinion: Inspiring Practices for the Meaningful Inclusion of Victims/Survivors of Terrorism in P/CVE Work,” which was released with the Radicalisation Awareness Network.
Finally, we have relaunched our Glitterpill Community! We will be sending out an email with all of the exciting information but for now please visit our new Community Page here
We wish you all a Happy New Year and we look forward to continuing our work and connecting with you all in 2024!
The Glitterpill Team
