American Politics Explained

Rise of political violence in America

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

“We’re very clearly in a moment where the temperature of our political discourse is extremely high,” said Ruth Braunstein, an associate professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University who has stud...

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Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence

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The Aftermath of Political Violence

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Why Do So Many Young Americans Justify Political Violence?

Each side sees the other as uniquely dangerous, and reactions to every new act of politically motivated violence quickly devolve into partisan score keeping.

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10 Political Violence Experts on What Comes Next for America

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'Our country is in a really dark place': Political violence on the rise in recent years

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Timeline: Is political violence in the US escalating?

“Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence,” Giffords wrote on social media.

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America is gripped by political violence - and Trump's vitriol is part of it

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How political violence inflames social media tension

Charlie Kirk, America and Polarised Politics

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Charlie Kirk’s Death: 5 Books That Explain America’s Polarised Politics

Charlie Kirk’s death underscores the tragic costs of America’s ever-widening political divisions.

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College students discuss Charlie Kirk's political impact

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Charlie Kirk's ‘lasting impact’ explained by College Republicans of America chairman

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Inside rise in political violence against conservatives amid 'accelerating derangement of woke left'

The assassination of the political activist and founder of Turning Point USA earlier this week has shocked the world and is the latest example of the growing threats of political violence against figures on the right.

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Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks calls for civil discourse over political violence

The death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has prompted reactions across the nation, with political leaders and activists calling for a return to civil discourse in American politics.

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How Not to Fix American Democracy

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Nwanevu wields journalism as a cutting tool that’s well oiled with contempt (I ...

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Politicians Are Polarized. American Voters, Not So Much.

Ms. Anderson, a contributing Opinion writer, is a Republican pollster and a moderator of Opinion’s series of focus groups. In a moment when partisan tensions feel as though they are reaching a breaking point, is there anyone left who doesn’t live at ...