Politics Oct 01 New poll shows striking change in Americans’ views on political violence By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Oct 01 There’s a growing number of Americans who think violence might be necessary to get the country back on track Nearly a third of Americans – 30% – say people may have to resort to violence in order to get the country back on track, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. By Matt Loffman
Politics Sep 20 Analysis: What data shows about political extremist violence Policymakers and the public need reliable evidence and actual data to understand the reality of politically motivated violence. By Art Jipson, Paul J. Becker, The Conversation
Politics Sep 14 Analysis: Why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden more political violence Kirk’s killing reflects a broader political impasse in the U.S., where a significant percentage of the population supports political violence of some form. By Arie Perliger, Alfonso Serrano, The Conversation
Nation Sep 13 Watch 6:49 Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence The assassination of Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. Kirk's widow Erica spoke for the first time last night, vowing that his movement will not only continue, but grow. Meanwhile, concerns about political violence and security… By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz
Sep 12 Watch 9:36 How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk’s killing By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Clune Hartman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million… Continue watching
Sep 12 How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into ‘a long, dark history’ By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk follows numerous instances of political violence. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 6:06 Authorities piece together killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson, Solveig Rennan Federal agents are intensifying their search for the person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old was killed yesterday as he was speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University. Geoff Bennett has the latest. Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 7:03 Why the U.S. is experiencing heightened political violence By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane Charlie Kirk’s killing comes amid an alarming rise in political violence across the U.S., targeting both Democrats and Republicans. Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an expert on political violence, and Jeff Sharlet,… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 8:44 Prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed at event in Utah By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz, Jonah Anderson One of the nation’s most prominent conservative activists is dead after he was shot during an event. Charlie Kirk, the head of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Lisa Desjardins reports… Continue watching