Rising threats against public officials have increased sharply from an average of 38 federal charges per year (2013-2016) to 62 (2017-2022), highlighting a national issue.
Democracy suffers when elected officials feel unsafe. The implications are vast, affecting representation and governance, potentially leading to a culture governed by fear.
The research from the Violence, Inequality and Power Lab underscores the alarming trend of increased political violence and threats impacting the electoral landscape in Southern California.
As a researcher, I notice that 'respectful discourse has been lost', emphasizing how political threats erode healthy communication and can scare away potential candidates.
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