PoliticalViolence
White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide
White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide White nationalism has become a significant driver of support for political violence in the United States, posing a substantial danger to the country’s political stability. The study found that nearly half of respondents believed violence would be justified if the government violated citizens’ rights or committed unlawful […]
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Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest
Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest A recent surge in reported support for political violence in the US may be due to confusion about survey questions rather than actual support, according to a researcher’s study. The researcher used AI interviewing system to ask respondents about their views on political violence and […]
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‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence
‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence Charlie Kirk’s killing has brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America, with a significant increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at all levels. The scholar Arie Perliger warns that this trend could embolden political […]
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