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UNC Places Dwayne Dixon on Leave Amid Controversial Ties

10/3/2025

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UNC placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave over ties to Redneck Revolt, a far-left gun club.
In 2018, Dixon urged armed resistance against perceived fascists and neo-Nazis on a Harvard panel.
Harvard faculty praised his views, with one suggesting violence may be needed against oppressive forces.
UNC condemned political violence; Redneck Revolt disbanded in 2019 after Unite the Right litigation.

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Story summary

UNC placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave over ties to Redneck Revolt, a far-left gun club.
In 2018, Dixon urged armed resistance against perceived fascists and neo-Nazis on a Harvard panel.
Harvard faculty praised his views, with one suggesting violence may be needed against oppressive forces.
UNC condemned political violence; Redneck Revolt disbanded in 2019 after Unite the Right litigation.