Political Violence
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Trump shooting is latest in ‘very long’ global wave of political violenceThe shooting came after attempted and completed assassinations of politicians in Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Japan, Ecuador, Brazil and other countries over the past few years.WorldJul 25
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MPs should have ‘protective zones’ amid rising threats: former safety ministerLiberal Marco Mendicino is calling for protective buffer zones around MP offices to be legislated into law amid rising threats and intimidation against public officials.PoliticsJul 18
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Trump shooting: Legault criticized for saying Quebec doesn’t have political violenceAfterwards, the premier said that of course he remembered 2012 well, but emphasized his comments were meant to highlight that there was no polarization or radicalization in Quebec.PoliticsJul 15
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‘Without consequence’: Intelligence memos warn of runaway political violence onlineCanadian intelligence officials say threatening rhetoric is increasingly seen as a legitimate way to express frustrations, grievances and dissent.CanadaJul 15
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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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