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Chip Berlet

John Foster "Chip" Berlet (/bɜːrˈleɪ/; November 22, 1949 – January 30, 2026) was an American investigative journalist, research analyst, photojournalist, scholar, and activist specializing in the study of extreme right-wing movements in the United States. He also studied the spread of conspiracy theories. Starting with the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing…

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Known for
Study of right-wing movements and conspiracy theories
Born
John Foster Berlet (1949-11-22)November 22, 1949
Died
January 30, 2026(2026-01-30) (aged 76) Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupations
Policy analyst, investigative journalist, photojournalist

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Chip BerletDiedJanuary 30, 2026(2026-01-30) (aged 76) Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.1.00infobox
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