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Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary
The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at home are the latest in a grim spike in political violence.
Judge delays Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s trial in wake of deadly political violence
A judge delayed the trial of a Minnesota lawmaker accused of burglary in the wake of the assassination of a state ...
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.
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials ...
Surge in threats to public officials reflects rising political violence, experts say
In an essay in The New York Times on Monday, Robert Pape, a professor of political science at the University of Chicago, who ...
Two Minnesota Lawmakers And Their Spouses Shot In ‘Targeted Political Violence’; Suspect in Custody And Charged With Murder
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed; Sen. John Hoffman and his wife remain hospitalized after what Gov. Walz called a targeted political attack.
Minnesota Rep. Morrison: ‘I spent the weekend holed up in my basement’
Federal officials say the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings had notebooks with a list of over 45 state and federal ...
Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'
Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing '86 47' message ...