Timeline: Is political violence in the US escalating?

The murder of conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk on Wednesday has stoked fears about growing political violence in the US, with experts warning that the conditions that enable it are ... Read More

Political Violence Isn’t New. But Something About This Moment Is.

At this point, there’s little doubt that the young man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk was angry with the right-wing activist’s political views. “I had enough of his hatred,” the 22-year-old suspect ... Read More

The Shifting Ideology Behind Political Violence

Researchers see a departure from a pattern that held for nearly 50 years. “This era of violent populism will get worse before it gets better.” ... Read More

Political Violence Isn’t New. The Trump Administration’s Response to It Is.

On that day, while guest hosting “The Charlie Kirk Show,” a podcast, JD Vance pledged that the Trump administration would “go after the NGO network that foments, facilitates and engages in violence,” ... Read More

'We feel like we're in the late '60s': Violence reminder of turbulent era in US politics

The Charlie Kirk assassination sparks a new round of calls to dial down the vitriolic rhetoric. But what about President Trump's own language? Read More

Opinion: Political violence is rising — and some Americans now justify it

In today’s world, high-profile individuals are under constant threat of assault or assassination. Recent victims have included Congressman Steve Scalise, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Speaker Pelosi’s ... Read More

Gov. Shapiro: US must 'turn the tide' against political violence, reject vengeance

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems ... Read More

'Rough road ahead': Charlie Kirk’s assassination highlights the rise in US political violence

The assassination of Charlie Kirk stunned first the audience at Utah Valley University, where he was shot while speaking Sept. 10, and then the country, as footage of his killing quickly spread. For ... Read More

Op-Ed: Seattle Mayor Harrell must stand up to political violence

In late May, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was strongly criticized for his partisan statements regarding the clash between those attending a Christian rally and Antifa thugs at Capitol Hill’s Cal ... Read More