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Is political violence on the rise in America?
During the 2024 presidential election, polling from NORC and the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats found ...
The Rise of Political Violence and Targeting of Lawmakers in the U.S.
The shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses are the latest instances of increasing political violence.
Lawmaker shootings highlight America’s growing problem with political violence
Political violence is becoming a more regular issue for the nation’s leaders and society to deal with. Lawmakers on both ...
Political violence on the rise in the US: A timeline of key incidents
The shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses took place over the weekend as the latest act of political ...
Members of Congress worry about lack of plan as political violence rises
Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Washington) in September explained his fear of how a narrowly divided Congress could inspire a perverse ...
Political violence thrusts potential 2028 candidates onto the national stage
More than a half-dozen potential 2028 contenders have personally experienced political violence or had to manage the response ...
Investigators say Minnesota shootings targeting lawmakers were politically motivated
Investigators announced federal murder and stalking charges against 57-year-old Vance Boelter. Prosecutors accuse Boelter of ...
Shootings of Minnesota lawmakers come amid national rise in political violence
Incidents of political violence have reached their highest level since the 1970s, according to a Reuters survey.
Political Violence Came to Minnesota. It Didn’t Start There.
Unfortunately, Americans of all stripes are coming to see violence as a legitimate means of expressing dissent.
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Attack in Minnesota comes amid rising threats against public officials
Research indicates that high-profile attacks on political figures have coincided with heightened fears among public officials ...
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Political violence on the rise in the US: A timeline of key incidents
“This kind of violence has no place in our society — and it must be condemned by everyone, from both political parties.” Elon Musk’s Tesla was the target of a number of violent incidents ...