POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Aug 31 2025POLITICS

The Complex World of Violence and Ideology

In the past few years, some advocates for transgender rights have adopted a more aggressive tone. They use strong language and images that are usually seen on the far right. This includes threats to silence opposing views and labeling them as fascist or genocidal. They also use symbols of violence, like guns, which is quite different from the usual peaceful protests ...

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Aug 14 2025CRIME

Justice Served: The Long Road to Accountability for Political Violence

A man who once ran for office has been sentenced to a long time in prison. Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate, was given 80 years behind bars. This is because he was found guilty of some serious crimes. He was involved in shootings at the homes of political leaders in Albuquerque. These attacks happened after the 2020 election. Peña believed that the electi...

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Jul 06 2025CRIME

A Major Arrest in Colombia's Political Turmoil

In a significant development, Colombian authorities have arrested a man believed to be the mastermind behind the recent shooting of a prominent senator and presidential hopeful. The suspect, known by the aliases "Chipi" or "Costeño, " was captured in Bogota after a month-long manhunt. This arrest follows the June 7th attack on Miguel Uribe Turbay, a conservative figu...

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Americans Worry About Democracy and Violence

In a recent survey, a large number of Americans believe that democracy is in danger. Three out of four people think that politically motivated violence is a serious issue. This comes at a time when the country is deeply divided. The survey was conducted by Marist and included over 1, 300 adults. It found that 76% of people see democracy as threatened. This is a drop...

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

A Leader Lost: Remembering Melissa Hortman and the Rise of Political Violence

Melissa Hortman, a prominent figure in Minnesota politics, was laid to rest alongside her husband, Mark, after a tragic and politically charged assassination. The couple, along with their beloved golden retriever, was killed in their home on June 14, shocking the community and the nation. The attack also targeted Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvett...

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

A Minnesota Family's Tragic Loss: A Call for Unity

A somber event is set to take place this Saturday, as Minnesota mourns the loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband. Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in their home earlier this month. The couple's golden retriever, Gilbert, was also severely injured and later put to rest. The priva...

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Nurses in the Storm: How Political Chaos Tests Future Healers

Being a nursing student is tough. It's like trying to run a marathon while solving complex puzzles. You have to learn a lot of theory and also get good at practical skills. But imagine doing all this in a place where political violence is common. That's the reality for many nursing students in conflict zones. Political unrest can make clinical training even harder. ...

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

Minnesota Shooting: The Dangerous Spin of Conspiracy Theories

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, Minnesota faced a grim reality. Two people were killed, and two more were critically injured. The suspect, Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old man, is accused of targeting prominent Democrats. The governor, Tim Walz, labeled the incident a politically driven attack. Police found a list of around 70 potential targets, all Democrats, ...

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Minnesota's Lawmakers Face a Chilling Weekend

A quiet Saturday morning turned into a nightmare for Minnesota lawmakers. Kelly Morrison, a congresswoman, was jolted by an early morning visit from police. They warned her about a man impersonating an officer and told her to stay inside. She had no idea that a violent spree had already begun. A man, later identified as Vance Boelter, had attacked state Senator J...

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Jun 20 2025CRIME

Road Rage or Political Attack?

A man was arrested after a Republican congressman claimed he was threatened and forced off the road by a man waving a Palestinian flag. The incident happened in a Cleveland suburb. The congressman, Max Miller, said the man threatened him and his young daughter. The suspect, Feras S. Hamdan, surrendered to police after an arrest warrant was issued. Hamdan's lawyer...

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