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Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine
Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.
'We need to bring the tone down': Lawmakers respond to attacks on Minnesota officials
The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected ...
Experts see spike in political violence across factions in US
The assassination of a Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife ...
A Searing Weekend Of Political Violence In America
One of the debilitating aspects of any violence is how final and definitive it is and how anemic any response to it feels.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith contemplates increased security after shooting of Democratic lawmakers
U.S. Capitol Police increased security for Klobuchar and Smith following the attacks, which occurred early Saturday morning.
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Troops in the streets and political violence: Americans grapple with a fraught moment
While Washington hosted a military parade, large crowds gathered across the country Saturday to peacefully protest President ...
Political violence is threaded through recent U.S. history. The motives and justifications vary
The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at their homes are the latest in a grim and alarming surge of U.S.
Dem. Rep. warns against escalating political violence & calls for unity to address heated rhetoric
Authorities are on the second day of the hunt for a man suspected of killing Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her ...