Are we normalizing political violence? Attempted assassinations and killings of politicians and judges are quickly forgotten. A month after the assassination of Minnesota Representaive Melissa Hortman, the story has faded from the headlines.

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A Month After the Minnesota Shootings, We’re Normalizing Political Violence

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It’s been a month since the assassinations, yet hardly anyone seems to remember they occurred.

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A Month After the Minnesota Shootings, We’re Normalizing Political Violence

The Sick Man of North America

American Terrorism: From Timothy McVeigh to January 6

It’s Time for a Domestic Terrorism Law

Why the FBI Included Pro-Choice Activists on the List of Domestic Terror Threats

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