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1 day ago

Meet gen X: middle-aged, enraged and radicalised by internet bile | Gaby Hinsliff

When the cashier said she was exhausted from working extra shifts to make some money for Christmas, the man behind me chipped in that it would be worse once she takes all our money (in case Rachel Reeves was wondering, her budget pitch-rolling is definitely cutting through). Routine enough, if he hadn't gone on to add that she and the rest of the government needed taking out, and that there were plenty of ex-military men around who should know what to do, before continuing in more graphic fashion until the queue fell quiet and feet began shuffling.
UK politics
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Tanzania election failed to comply with democratic standards: African Union

Tanzania's October 29 elections failed AU democratic standards due to ballot stuffing, internet blackout, excessive force, and politically motivated abductions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Man gropes Mexico president as she speaks with citizens on the streets

Mexico's president was groped in public, exposing weak visible presidential security and the pervasive sexual harassment and violence faced by women and officials.
#turning-point-usa
#political-violence
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Says Peaceful Protesters Are to Blame for the Recent Threat on Hakeem Jeffries's Life

Speaker Johnson claims violence on the left is far more prevalent than on the right and urges DOJ to act against threats to elected officials.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Serbia: Vucic supporter shot near parliament DW 10/22/2025

A Vucic supporter was shot and injured after confronting a gunman attempting to burn pro-government tents in Belgrade’s city center; the attacker said he acted alone.
Film
fromAnOther
6 days ago

Remembering Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini was found brutally murdered in Ostia under ambiguous circumstances, prompting repeated investigations and enduring theories about motive and multiple perpetrators.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How Bad Is It?: Why an Antifascism Scholar Fled the Country

Mark Bray and Yesenia Barragan left the U.S. after Bray became a target of a right-wing doxing campaign and received death threats.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Colombian left picks Ivan Cepeda as presidential candidate for 2026

Ivan Cepeda won the Historic Pact primary with 730,616 votes (64%), becoming the left's presidential candidate for Colombia's May 2026 election.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Socialism or Abundance?

The Democratic Party is divided over strategy and image, oscillating between populist postures, norm-breaking tactics, and cautious retreat after political violence.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Extremists exploit political trigger events' to recruit people online, says study

Extremists exploit online political-violence events to recruit supporters, amplify violent tactics, and incite retaliatory attacks across ideological spectrums.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Cabinet Members Moving Into Military Housing Amid Wave of Political Violence: Report

Several high-profile Trump administration Cabinet members and political appointees have moved into Washington-area military housing due to threats, straining base housing availability.
#donald-trump
#ice
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

Towson U Wanted to Vet "No Kings" Speakers

Over the weekend, thousands of people across the country participated in "No Kings" rallies, protesting what they perceive to be President Donald Trump's abuse of executive power. That included many Towson University students, who had originally planned to hold the protest on the Maryland campus. But when university administrators began asking for the names and addresses of speakers, organizers moved the rally off campus to avoid "[putting] them in harm's way," one organizer told the Banner.
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US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Man Pardoned for Jan. 6 Involvement Arrested for Threats to Hakeem Jeffries

A January 6 participant pardoned by President Trump was arrested for making explicit death threats against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested, charged with plotting Hakeem Jeffries' assassination

The person arrested, along with thousands of violent felons who stormed the US Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack, was pardoned by Donald Trump on the President's very first day in office,
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Slovak court sentences poet that shot PM to 21 years for terror attack'

Slovak court convicted 72-year-old Juraj Cintula of a politically motivated terror attack and sentenced him to 21 years for shooting Prime Minister Robert Fico.
US politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Are Protesters Becoming Less Violent? No Kings' Survey Suggests So

Protesters at the recent No Kings marches showed markedly lower support for political violence, with Washington D.C. marchers reporting higher disagreement than earlier protests.
#trump
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Republican Senator Claims Democrat Rallies Get Very Violent' While Republican Ones Do Not' Ahead of No Kings Protest

Democratic rallies often turn violent while Republican rallies do not, and invoking the First Amendment does not protect violent acts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

I Am Ashamed': Democrat Jay Jones Apologizes For Messages About Killing Republican and Watching His Children Die

Jones added: Let me be very clear I am ashamed, I am embarrassed, and I am sorry. I am sorry to Speaker Gilbert, I am sorry to his family. I'm sorry to my family and I'm sorry to every single Virginian. I cannot take back what I said, but you have my word that I will always be accountable for my mistakes, and you also have my word that I will spend every waking moment fighting for you.
US politics
#young-republicans
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Why Is Trump Making Excuses for Hamas?

"They do want to stop the problems, and they've been open about it, and we gave them approval for a period of time," he said. "We are having 'em watch that there's not going to be big crime or some of the problems that you have when you have areas like this that have been literally demolished."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What is nihilistic violent extremism, blamed for most mass shootings in US?

Nihilistic violent extremism describes shooters motivated by societal hatred and a desire for chaos, often driven by online communities rather than coherent political ideology.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor's mansion

Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder, arson, terrorism, and related charges for setting fire to the occupied Pennsylvania governor's mansion; sentenced to 25–50 years.
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3 weeks ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi Says Antifa No Different Than MS-13 or Any Gang'

We're going to get to the funding of Antifa, we're going to get to the root of Antifa, and we are going to find and charge all of those people who are causing this chaos in Portland and all these other cities across our country. Talk to all the influencers who have been threatened and beat up and their lives threatened from Antifa members.
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#charlie-kirk
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

'Is He Dead Yet?' Democratic Party Volunteer Sparks Outrage With Trump-Hating Bracelet

A volunteer distributed a bracelet reading 'Is He Dead Yet?' referencing President Trump to an 8-year-old at the Oshkosh Farmers Market.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Farage criticises disgraceful' rhetoric after alleged attack on Reform council leader

The alleged attacker was wound up and sent into battle by the dangerous rhetoric of Labour and the Greens, Finch told the Daily Mail. He said the attack didn't cause any lasting injury. Farage said he was deeply upset about the incident and the words used against him echo the prime minister's disgraceful attack on Reform during Labour conference week and wholly irresponsible comments from the leader of the Green party.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Antichrist has long haunted American politics. Now it's rearing its head again | Matthew Avery Sutton

Antichrist rhetoric resurges in American life, migrating between religion, politics, and tech and tied now to AI, venture funding, and violence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

MAGA Influencer Calls For a Moment of Reckoning' After DOJ Charges Man For Threatening Letter

A man was arrested for allegedly threatening MAGA influencer Benny Johnson and his family, and Johnson blamed the Democratic Party for mainstreaming violence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Democrat Squirms as GOP Debate Rival Hammers Her for Ducking Jay Jones Endorsement: Third Time's a Charm!'

Abigail Spanberger refused to withdraw her endorsement of Jay Jones despite his violent leaked text messages and persistent pressure during the debate.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Belgium PM was target of foiled jihadi attack plot DW 10/09/2025

Belgian authorities foiled a jihadist-inspired plot to kill politicians, arresting two suspects in Antwerp after finding an IED, a 3D printer, and drone-related plans.
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4 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes a Swing at GOP Leadership, Blasts Anyone Trying to Prevent' Epstein List From Coming Out'

Well, first, that was an extremely ridiculous thing for Ted Cruz to say. I never said Jewish people. I'm not anti-Semitic. I don't hate any people group for their identity or who they are. So that was unbelievably low for a sitting U.S. senator to say. But what I'm talking about is very real. I have a tremendous amount of death threats,
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#ecuador
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

German mayor-elect gravely wounded in stabbing attack

Iris Stalzer, mayor-elect of Herdecke, suffered a life-threatening stabbing; Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack and called for a swift investigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters' home vandalised during a protest'

Winston Peters posted to social media on Monday evening saying a disgusting coward had smashed a window in his Auckland home and left a sign on the door. Glass was shattered all over our dog. He also left a sign on the front door. I wasn't home. But my partner and guest were. This is truly gutless, Peters said. Peters told media on Tuesday the note said welcome to the real world.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Nepal's leaderless Gen-Z revolution has changed the rules of power

When Nepal's youth rose up without a leader, they broke a century-long cycle of betrayal, and showed where power really lies. In the 48 hours that Nepal's Gen-Z revolution unfolded, one question echoed across the country: Where is their Lenin? But perhaps that question missed the point. For decades, every Nepali revolution has been undone not by its enemies but by those who claimed to lead it. This time, the absence of a single figurehead was not a weakness; it was the movement's greatest strength.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Cambodian former opposition politician's killer jailed for life in Thailand

A Thai court sentenced Ekkalak Paenoi to life imprisonment for the January killing of Cambodian ex-MP Lim Kimya in Bangkok.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Don Lemon Hits Back At Megyn Kelly Over Race Rant

Don Lemon labeled right‑wing radicalized White men the greatest threat of political violence and sharply criticized Megyn Kelly for deflecting and recycling racist talking points.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Stephen Miller Implies He Intended for Trump's Nutjobs to Kill Democrats - emptywheel

Stephen Miller accused Democrats of fomenting violence after copying a Goebbels speech and responding to being called a fascist.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

Booing the mayor isn't political violence - 48 hills

Political protests and historical political assassinations in San Francisco are not equivalent; activism advanced rights without lethal violence, and threats or killings are never acceptable.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Spencer Cox Jeered at Turning Point Event Near Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was booed at a Turning Point USA event after comments and emotional reactions to Charlie Kirk’s shooting and its political implications.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Melbourne charity receives hate mail after senator and others post contact details in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

A Melbourne mental health charity received thousands of abusive messages after a senator posted its contact details linking a staffer to celebrating Charlie Kirk's death.
US politics
fromThenorthstar
1 month ago

When the Killer Wears a MAGA Shirt, Where's the Outrage? Conservatives Go Silent when they Learn Church Shooter was One of their Own.

Media and political actors minimize or depoliticize violent acts by white, Trump-aligned perpetrators while amplifying similar acts by marginalized groups.
US politics
fromtruthout.org
1 month ago

Trump State Department Nominee Deleted Tweets Calling for Violence Against Democrats

Jeremy Carl deleted thousands of social posts advocating violence against Democrats and downplayed right-wing violence while nominated for a top State Department role.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

17 Times U.S. Presidents and Candidates Were Targeted by Assassins

Attempts on a presidential candidate underscore intense political polarization, raise public-safety and prevention needs, and cause psychological trauma across communities.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's show of force

In the nine months since Donald Trump's return to the White House, the overall goals of his agenda have become clear enough: weaken the United States abroad to create an environment friendly to dictators, while using the U.S. government and armed forces to establish a dictatorship at home. Will it work? The success of Trump's plan depends on how we see it, or rather, whether we choose not to see it.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Karl Rove Shocked How 'Deeply Divided' Americans Are on RFK Jr., ICE

Americans are deeply polarized on major issues, with extreme partisan gaps and a majority expressing doubts about the effectiveness of American democracy.
#domestic-terrorism
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Republican Arizona lawmaker makes post calling for execution of Democratic congresswoman

Arizona state representative John Gillette publicly called for Democratic congresswoman Pramila Jayapal to be hanged after sharing a clip from her video about non-violent protest preparations.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When High Control Politics Meet High Capacity Firepower

Recent events have demonstrated a dangerous convergence of heated political rhetoric and the easy availability of powerful weaponry. The targeted assassination of political figures and commentators is rising. The impact of such acts on society's sense of safety and democratic norms is profound. As fear and fury increasingly mix with firearms, it's critical to examine how we got here and how we can respond.
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fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Palestinians Don't Need Any Lectures About Political Violence

U.S. leaders loudly condemn domestic political violence while ignoring and enabling U.S.-backed violence and genocide against Palestinians and suppressing dissent.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Internet-Based Identities and the Charlie Kirk Killing

A Middle American conservative gravitated to leftist online identities, culminating in a politically motivated assassination blamed on leftism, and highlighting internet-shaped identity shifts.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump warns Democrats: Provoke the right and "bad things happen"

"Bad things happen when they play these games,"
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dallas Ice shooting suspect engaged in high degree of planning', FBI says

A planned rooftop sniper attack struck an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee; the suspect died by suicide and the FBI found pre-attack research.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Host Plays Compilation of Trump Calling Enemies Fascist' After Guest Complains Name-Calling Leads to Violence

Television debate centered on whether labeling political opponents with terms like 'fascist' or 'communist' contributes to real-world violence and demonization of ICE.
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1 month ago

That's a Blatant Lie!' Megyn Kelly Gets in Wild Clash at TPUSA Event With Student Blaming Kirk's Assassination On Trump's Rhetoric'

First of all, let me take on the first premise of your question, that it was President Trump's rhetoric that led to an assassin killing our friend Charlie Kirk. That's a blatant lie, said Kelly, before calling the suggestion defamatory and inappropriate in this setting. The argument continued: Student: That's not what I said. Kelly: Yes it is. Student: No, I said he contributed to the political atmosphere, the tension. Kelly: Well, then you have no point. Then your point is utterly empty.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

SHOCK POLL: Majority of Americans Believe Democracy 'Isn't Working'

A Quinnipiac poll found 53% of Americans say U.S. democracy is not working; majorities express concern about political crisis, political violence, and free speech.
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1 month ago

Jessica Chastain Blasts Apple For Canceling Show After Kirk

Jessica Chastain criticized Apple's decision to postpone The Savant's release, citing recent U.S. political violence and disagreement over pausing the series.
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