The rise of political violence and polarization

If division is the lifeblood of democracy, violence is its poison. The challenge before us is to preserve the energy of disagreement without crossing the line into destruction. Whether or not we ... Read More

Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America. Read More

Why America Can't Escape Its Long Legacy of Political Violence

"For some time now, we've become increasingly inured to acts of unspeakable violence," law professor Jon Michaels told Newsweek. Read More

America is not enduring an epidemic of political assassinations | Opinion

Charlie Kirk deserves justice, but we're not living through a budding civil war. I should know: I've assembled data on politically motivated attacks ... Read More

Political violence surges across America as lawmakers face growing threats at home

Political violence is surging in America, and it’s hitting lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. From mayors and state legislators to the 535 members of Congress, public officials are increasingly ... Read More

Uptick in U.S. political violence highlights growing polarization, conflict

In the summer of 2024, President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign stop for his second term in Butler, Pennsylvania. In April, the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was ... Read More

Charlie Kirk’s assassination highlights the rise of political violence in America

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

Lawmakers are ‘changing their behavior’ as political violence in America is on the rise

NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona and White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the reactions from the president and lawmakers in Washington to an ... Read More