Politics Oct 26 Here’s how election officials have boosted security since 2020’s threats of violence By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact
Nation Oct 19 Watch 7:51 Election officials speak out on the violent threats and stress they’ve faced since 2020 With about two and a half weeks until Election Day, some parts of the country are still looking for people to work at polling places. One reason could be the threats and harassment that’s been aimed at election officials since… By Denzen Cortez, Gabi Morando, Marshal Farmer, Arizona State University
Nation Jul 14 Watch 5:15 Why political violence and violent threats are on the rise in the United States Studies show that over the past decade, there has been a steady increase in political violence and threats against public officials, like Saturday’s attempted assassination of Trump. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, director of American University’s Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab,… By Ali Rogin
Politics Oct 05 Man with handgun who demanded to see Wisconsin Gov. Evers then returned to Capitol after posting bail A state spokesperson says a man brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol and demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers and returned at night with an assault rifle. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Health Aug 31 Watch 7:23 Children’s hospitals become targets of anti-transgender attacks and harassment In recent weeks, several children’s hospitals have become targets of far-right attacks and harassment. Anti-transgender activists have been using social media to spread disinformation about gender-affirming medical care. Jay Brown of the Human Rights Campaign joins Stephanie Sy to discuss… By Stephanie Sy