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Faith leaders gather at Minnesota Capitol in plea to end political violence
Dozens of Minnesota faith leaders converged on the State Capitol Friday to urge an end to hate speech and political violence ...
In wake of Minnesota lawmaker shootings, experts warn political violence has been on the rise in U.S.
An Illinois lawmaker said she hopes the horrific tragedy will lead to increased safety measures for public officials and ...
‘We’re not safe’: US lawmakers demand more be done after political violence in Minnesota
Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota has decided to sleep with a loaded pistol near his nightstand after the deadly ...
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Activist responds to surge in political violence
After the deadly shootings targeting Minnesota state lawmakers, concerns are growing over the rise of politically motivated ...
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The Nation Encourages Political Violence by Allowing It to Seem Normal
Before the next act of political violence seizes our attention, let us pause and preserve in memory Melissa Hortman, a member of the Minnesota State Legislature, and her husband, Mark. The couple ...
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In Minnesota, America’s Luck Ran Out
Had they not, it’s possible that he would have made his way to the homes of other Minnesota officials, trying to murder them too. Political violence—and assassinations in particular—are ...
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A look at political violence in the U.S. following the Minnesota shootings
Following the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Matthew Dallek, a historian and professor at George Washington University, about political violence in America.
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Members of Congress worry about lack of plan as political violence rises
And Saturday’s violence in Minnesota, in which a gunman killed ... of discussions on Capitol Hill about what to do to prevent political violence. Lawmakers have been told that security was ...
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Ohio Reels as Suspect Charged in Antisemitic Threat Against Congressman Max Miller, Political Violence Echoes from Rocky River to Minnesota Tragedy
The Ohio Jewish Caucus released a statement regarding charges in an antisemitic incident involving Congressman Max Miller, ...
Oklahoma legislators, some who knew slain Minnesota lawmaker, decry political violence
Current and former Oklahoma legislators have expressed heartbreak and condemnation over the shootings of two Minnesota ...
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Honoring slain former Minnesota House speaker, Maine lawmakers warn against political violence
The Maine House of Representatives, the site several bitter partisan fights this year, paused Wednesday to remember former ...
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We May Be on the Brink of an Extremely Violent Era in American Politics
acts of political violence in the United States have been occurring at an alarming rate. The assassination and attempted assassination on Saturday of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their ...