Political Violence: President Donald Trump speaks to the press following a foiled plot targeting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Don’t Murder People

by Bill Scher April 27, 2026April 28, 2026

Besides being immoral, political assassins repeatedly fail to achieve their intended objectives.

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.

Politics

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

by Joshua A. Douglas July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

Concern about political violence rises in the wake of "politically motivated" Minnesota shootings.

Politics

After the “Politically Motivated” Minnesota Shootings, A Grim Reality for Politicians, Judges

by James D. Zirin June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

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