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Political violence on the rise in the US: A timeline of key incidents
The shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses mark the latest in a string of incidents of political violence in the U.S. in recent years.
‘We’re not safe’: US lawmakers demand more be done after political violence in Minnesota
Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota has decided to sleep with a loaded pistol near his nightstand after the deadly ...
Minnesota's 'nice' culture shattered by political violence
In a place that prides itself on politeness and respect, people are reeling after the targeted assassination of a popular ...
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Minnesota political assassination suspect targeted Planned Parenthood staffers, officials say
Boelter is the man accused of fatally shooting a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband. The suspect is also accused of ...
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials ...
Democratic leaders accuse Trump of legitimizing political violence that led to Minnesota shootings
Democratic politicians blamed President Trump for a violent political atmosphere in the wake of a Minnesota state lawmaker ...
In wake of Minnesota lawmaker shootings, experts warn political violence has been on the rise in U.S.
An Illinois lawmaker said she hopes the horrific tragedy will lead to increased safety measures for public officials and first responders.
Once known for civility, Minnesota succumbs to spread of political violence
By Nathan Layne BLAINE, Minnesota (Reuters) -From the pulpit on Sunday, Father Joe Whalen exhorted his parishioners to avoid ...
Three Illinois politicians say their names were listed in alleged Minnesota shooter’s notes
U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Raja Krishnamoorthi, and state Sen. Laura Fine, say their names were found among alleged ...
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Political violence is on the rise, Minnesota-based expert says
Q&A with Jillian Peterson, professor of criminology and criminal justice at Hamline University and co-founder of The Violence ...
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Minnesota political shootings signal urgent need for action against rising political violence, expert says
Political violence targeting elected officials demands immediate action and stronger preventive measures, according to a ...
Minnesota Rep. Morrison: ‘I spent the weekend holed up in my basement’
Federal officials say the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings had notebooks with a list of over 45 state and federal ...