Charlie Kirk murder latest case of political violence: Can democracy survive in America?

Everything from threats to poll workers to the assassination of Charlie Kirk are examples of political violence that threaten democracy, experts say. Read More

Charlie Kirk’s assassination highlights a history of political violence in the U.S.

In the past five years alone, public figures across the ideological spectrum have been targeted. America has seen eras of political violence before. Read More

Donald Trump is lying about political violence

The last time the radical Left orchestrated a wave of violence and terror, J. Edgar Hoover shut it all down within a few years,” Rufo posted on X. “It is time, within the confines of the law, to ... Read More

Minnesota candidates campaign amid fear, violence after political assassinations

As the nation comes to grips with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park are going ... Read More

10 Political Violence Experts on What Comes Next for America

These attacks seemingly know no political or geographical bounds: They happen to figures on the left and right, in cities and states all across the country, both in private residences and in public ... Read More

A look at research on Americans' changing attitudes toward political violence

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Robert Pape, a professor of political science at the University of Chicago, about Americans' changing attitudes toward political violence. Read More

In wake of Charlie Kirk shooting, see how political violence has increased in past year

With Robinson in custody, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, asked young Americans to reject violence in the wake of Kirk’s death. "You are inheriting a country where politics feels like rage, it ... Read More

Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk’s assassination

Some political leaders are canceling public appearances after Charlie Kirk's killing. Others are relying on a large police presence to keep them safe. Read More

A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?

Experts on political violence said the factors shaping the current moment are clear — and similar to those that shaped past periods of political violence. 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