Political Violence
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Man arrested after attacking U.S. congressman’s staff with baseball batFairfax City Police in northern Virginia said in a tweet that a suspect is in custody and the victims are being treated for injuries that are not life-threatening.U.S. NewsMay 15, 2023
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‘Real-world dangers’: Security memos reveal ‘intensified’ threats facing Canadian MPsEight of the assessments obtained by Global News reference the October 2021 slaying of British MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death by a supporter of the Islamic State.CanadaFeb 2, 2023
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Biden warns democracy is at stake in U.S. midterms, urges voters to reject violencePointing in particular to the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, the president warned false claims of election fraud are fueling a rise in political violence.WorldNov 2, 2022
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Shinzo Abe’s assassination shows political violence is growing worldwide, experts sayThe isolation and economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has driven more people online and into spaces where they have become radicalized, experts say.PoliticsJul 12, 2022
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It’s fair to call out violence on the left and right — but make sure to do bothEveryone has a moral obligation to condemn the radicals in their midst, writes Andrew Lawton.CommentaryAug 18, 2017
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Condemn political violence, but don’t suppress legitimate debateThose who promote violence have no place whatsoever in mainstream political discourse. But, tragedies should never be exploited to justify the suppression of legitimate debate.CommentaryJun 17, 2017
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Suspect in killing of British MP Jo Cox had links to US neo-Nazis: Rights groupA U.S. civil rights group said the man suspected of the gun and knife attack that killed Jo Cox had links to an American white supremacist organization.WorldJun 17, 2016
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