News

The Press Democrat2h
Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary
The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at home are the latest in a grim spike in political violence.
Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine
Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials ...
A Searing Weekend Of Political Violence In America
One of the debilitating aspects of any violence is how final and definitive it is and how anemic any response to it feels.
Minnesota Rep. Morrison: ‘I spent the weekend holed up in my basement’
Federal officials say the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings had notebooks with a list of over 45 state and federal ...
Members of Congress want more security after Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Senators will be briefed by law enforcement Tuesday on safety and security after the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker and her ...
Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'
Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing '86 47' message ...
How the attacks on two Minnesota lawmakers – and the search for the suspect – unfolded
Daylight was still two hours off when Brooklyn Park police approached the home of former Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman to ...