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The Economist8m
The attacks in Minnesota reflect a worrying trend
On June 14th Melissa Hortman, the speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Mark Hortman, her husband, were ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
The Press Democrat2d
Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary
The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at home are the latest in a grim spike in political violence.
Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'
Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing '86 47' message ...