Historian Jon Meacham on political violence and the threat to American democracy

The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America. Read More

How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into ‘a long, dark history’

Political violence is hardly unprecedented in the United States. In fact, the country has “a long, dark history” of violence that has “struck the highest level of American politics,” said Kevin Boyle, ... Read More

Will America ever do something about its growing political violence problem?

The continued rise of threats and acts of violence in politics have not been a surprise. Partisanship has grown more intense; the temperature of political discourse is turned up; and increasing ... Read More

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

The Dangerous Normalization of Violence in American Politics

In the wake of yesterday’s tragic school shooting, Trump’s repeated message that violence is the solution to the nation’s problems underscores just how dangerous and destructive this kind of rhetoric ... Read More