Articles for Political Violence

'Stoke the flames': Expert pinpoints the words that trigger MAGA
3 weeks ago

'Stoke the flames': Expert pinpoints the words that trigger MAGA

Raw Story  

By Alex Hinton, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology; Director, Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University - Newark “No profanity.” This is the one rule spelled out on a sign in Lance Walker’s barbershop in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where political discussion between clients can get heated. Jansen later explained to me that she was concerned about widespread accusations …

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FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’

Al Jazeera  

An FBI statement says there were ‘numerous’ threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government. “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” the bureau said on Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and …

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Security Measures Escalate as Election Looms in Nevada and Arizona
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Security Measures Escalate as Election Looms in Nevada and Arizona

India Today  

US states heighten security as election day approaches. Several states have implemented measures to ensure safety and prevent potential political violence. In Nevada, a security fence surrounds the Las Vegas tabulation center, while Arizona has erected a similar fence in Phoenix. In Michigan, Trump supporters descended on the downtown Detroit convention hall, but police have been able to maintain order …

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Security Measures Escalate as Election Looms in Battleground States
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Security Measures Escalate as Election Looms in Battleground States

Firstpost  

As the United States prepares for the upcoming presidential election, states are taking various measures to ensure the safety of voters and election officials. In battleground states like Nevada and Arizona, security fences and drones are being deployed to monitor activity and prevent violence. Schools and churches that served as polling centers in the past will not be serving this …

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Data broker offers access to voters likely to back Jan. 6 and right-wing militias
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Data broker offers access to voters likely to back Jan. 6 and right-wing militias

Politico  

Those predictions are part of a larger dataset that included a broad range of views held by both the right and left, on issues such as climate change, race and civil liberties. “It’s deeply troubling to me that these data brokers have access to people’s disposition on whether they would support another Jan. 6,” said Rhiannon Neilsen, an assistant professor …

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Arson Attacks on Ballot Drop Boxes in Oregon and Washington Leave Voters Concerned
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arson Attacks on Ballot Drop Boxes in Oregon and Washington Leave Voters Concerned

Firstpost  

Multiple arson attacks targeting ballot drop boxes have occurred in the US in the days leading up to Election Day. While the attacks in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, have been contained, they have raised concerns about election security and fueled debates around ballot drop box safety. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are working to ensure the integrity of the …

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There’s a new reason your neighbors bought a weapon — gun culture 3.0
1 month, 3 weeks ago

There’s a new reason your neighbors bought a weapon — gun culture 3.0

LA Times  

Americans tell pollsters their No. The paranoia in hurricane country, with its undercurrent of violence, is just the latest sign of a new wrinkle in American gun ownership, something scholars have started describing as gun culture 3.0. And yet, the same study reported that 44% of a different but potentially overlapping subgroup — new gun owners — also agreed that …

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How civil society groups are quietly working to prevent election-related violence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How civil society groups are quietly working to prevent election-related violence

NPR  

How civil society groups are quietly working to prevent election-related violence toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images As Election Day nears, uncertainty remains high over almost every aspect of the presidential race. Sponsor Message “It might be more diffuse, in lots of places across the country, which, in many respects, actually heightens the threat,” said Pete Simi, a professor of sociology …

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Arizona Lawmakers Brace for Election Violence as Suspect Faces More Charges
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Arizona Lawmakers Brace for Election Violence as Suspect Faces More Charges

CNN  

Arizona investigators have added three felony charges to the suspect in the shooting at the Democratic National Committee office in Tempe, bringing the total number of charges to 13. The suspect, Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, was arrested on three felony counts of acts of terrorism and seven other counts related to the shootings. Kelly was seen placing political signs with …

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'Deal with the devil': Trump's 'disturbing' plans said to threaten day-to-day life
2 months ago

'Deal with the devil': Trump's 'disturbing' plans said to threaten day-to-day life

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump presents an unprecedented threat to American civil liberty that could usher in an era of racial violence and political tyranny should he reclaim the White House in 2025, a new analysis of political research shows. The columnist warned Trump has already begun to dismantle political protections that might prevent him from carrying out threats that include …

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Donald Trump sued by Central Park Five as Harris courts Republican voters — the latest from the US election campaign trail
2 months ago

Donald Trump sued by Central Park Five as Harris courts Republican voters — the latest from the US election campaign trail

ABC  

Good afternoon and welcome back to another day on the presidential campaign trail. In Tuesday's wrap, we take a look at rising political violence, Donald Trump's North Carolina appearance, and new controversy involving the Central Park Five. Donald Trump sued by Central Park Five The five Black and Hispanic teenagers wrongfully convicted for the 1989 rape of a white jogger …

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Law enforcement prepares for possible post-election violence in D.C.
2 months ago

Law enforcement prepares for possible post-election violence in D.C.

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — The threat of political violence will likely hang over the nation’s capital in the weeks following Election Day, security experts say, despite intensive preparations by law enforcement officials determined to avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection. But the threats, attacks and shooting have led to questions about whether the two agencies are truly prepared for the presidential transition, especially …

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As election looms, 3 of 4 voters fear political violence
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As election looms, 3 of 4 voters fear political violence

Raw Story  

Polling released Monday, less than a month away from the November 5 election, shows that nearly three-quarters of U.S. voters are worried about political violence and believe it is likely because some people will not accept the results. Pollsters found that "81% of voters believe that democracy is under threat, and 73% are worried about political violence after the elections …

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Trump's transformation into a religious totem turns Christian nationalism toxic
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump's transformation into a religious totem turns Christian nationalism toxic

Salon  

Public opinion polls show that 47 percent of registered voters support Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Your new polling and other work examine the role of the authoritarian personality in support for Donald Trump and his neofascist MAGA movement, specifically among white Christians. First, nearly half of white evangelical Protestants and nearly four in ten Republicans agree with the …

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How Donald Trump turns a profit on political violence
3 months ago

How Donald Trump turns a profit on political violence

Salon  

Donald Trump, like the other autocrats, dictators, and tyrants he admires, will not let a crisis go to waste. Forbes magazine describes Trump’s power over the MAGA people in the following way: “In politics, he has developed an enormous group of followers, the most hardcore of whom are more loyal than any of his previous customers, eagerly buying whatever the …

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Majority of voters say the threat of political violence will increase if Trump is elected in November
3 months ago

Majority of voters say the threat of political violence will increase if Trump is elected in November

The Independent  

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US elections: Guns in a new era of political violence
3 months ago

US elections: Guns in a new era of political violence

Hindustan Times  

Guns have long been a fixture in American politics, as has political violence. In this context, the recent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, though unlikely to be a turning point in voter behaviour, could still galvanise his base, especially among those who staunchly defend the Second Amendment—the right to bear arms. Yet, despite a strong debate performance, …

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The US election race has taken another dark turn amid heightened fears of further political violence
3 months ago

The US election race has taken another dark turn amid heightened fears of further political violence

ABC  

Welcome back to your weekly update on US politics, where North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan catches you up on the biggest developments in America as we hurtle towards election day in November. "The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach, Florida," the statement read, "and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump." …

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Politics: As the 2024 election draws closer, Donald Trump plays the political violence blame game
3 months ago

Politics: As the 2024 election draws closer, Donald Trump plays the political violence blame game

Slate  

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss political violence and its consequences; the state of the presidential race; and The Rise of Fox News with Slow Burn’s Josh Levin. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Kris Maher, Valerie Bauerlein, and Tawnell D. Hobbs for The Wall Street Journal: How the Trump Campaign Ran …

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America’s political system is under stress as voters and their leaders navigate unfamiliar terrain
3 months ago

America’s political system is under stress as voters and their leaders navigate unfamiliar terrain

Associated Press  

FLINT, Mich. — The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in more than a dozen states. The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire posted on social media early Sunday that “anyone who murders Kamala Harris would be an American hero.” The group deleted the message without fully condemning political violence. “Women don’t feel safe right now.” Trump and …

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Republicans believe second assassination attempt will give Trump a boost
3 months ago

Republicans believe second assassination attempt will give Trump a boost

The Independent  

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Trump surprises booing supporters by praising Harris’s ‘very nice call’ at town hall – twice
3 months ago

Trump surprises booing supporters by praising Harris’s ‘very nice call’ at town hall – twice

The Independent  

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Harris reveals she spoke to rival Trump after a would-be assassin targeted him at a golf course
3 months ago

Harris reveals she spoke to rival Trump after a would-be assassin targeted him at a golf course

The Independent  

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Where will it all end? The future of political violence in the United States
3 months ago

Where will it all end? The future of political violence in the United States

ABC  

There have now been two assassination attempts this year on US presidential candidate Donald Trump. Since then, there have been around five instances of political violence in the United States each month. The general concern is that political violence in the United States will become more widespread — in which case Americans would face a future when they will be …

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