#political-violence
#political-violence

US Elections

Trump Again Vows Mass Deportations and Won't Rule Out Political Violence

Former President Trump discussed deploying military for deportations, potential political violence, and states' role in enforcing abortion bans if re-elected. [ more ]

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Whoopi Goldberg GOES OFF on Trump Saying There's an Anti-White Feeling' in the US: No One In Your Family Was Hung!'

Whoopi Goldberg directly addresses former President Donald Trump's comments on anti-white feelings, expressing outrage and questioning his stance. [ more ]

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US Elections

Exclusive: Donald Trump Says Political Violence Depends' on Fairness' of 2024 Election

Former President Trump raises the possibility of political violence if he loses the 2024 election in an exclusive interview with TIME. [ more ]

The Nation

Trump's Threats Against Opponents Are Getting Increasingly Violent

Trump posted a video on Truth Social showing Biden hog-tied, referencing violent attacks and modern lynching.

Trump's potential second term could include ideological purges and revenge tactics against perceived enemies. [ more ]

time.com

Trump Criticized After Posting Video With an Image of President Biden Hog-Tied in a Truck

Former President Donald Trump shared controversial video on Truth Social

Critics alarmed by image of hog-tied President Biden on a truck [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

2 days ago

Berlin

Berlin senator attacked amid wave of assaults on German politicians Europe live

Growing concern over attacks against politicians in Germany. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

5 days ago

Germany's Scholz calls for unity against far-right after MEP seriously hurt

Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges unity against far-right activism after politician attacked while campaigning in Germany. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

2 days ago

Another German politician is attacked as concerns rise over violence ahead of EU elections in June

The rising incidents of violent attacks on politicians in Germany are concerning, highlighting a threat to democracy and political stability. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 days ago

Teenager turns himself in to police after attack on German lawmaker

Teenager turned himself in after attacking lawmaker in Germany, sparking concerns for democracy. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

How AI could restore our faith in democracy

Political violence is on the rise in the United States

Using AI can help identify innovative strategies to combat election-related violence and strengthen democracy [ more ]

Slate Magazine

The Most Dangerous Time in 2024 Will Be Just After the Election

Stochastic terror involves inciting violence in a way more likely to occur but random in location.

Juliette Kayyem discusses Trump's shift from flirtation with stochastic terror to incitement of vigilante violence. [ more ]

Axios

Trump shares image of Biden tied up in back of truck

Trump facing hush money case in New York with jury selection starting soon.

Biden campaign accuses Trump of inciting political violence; Trump campaign deflects allegations. [ more ]

Axios

Biden campaign releases ad featuring Trump "bloodbath" comments

Trump praises Jan. 6 defendants as patriots and vows to help them.

Biden campaign launches ad highlighting Trump's encouragement of political violence. [ more ]

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www.npr.org

2 days ago

US news

Increasing Election Violence in Mexico

Mexico's upcoming general election faces extreme violence with 30 candidates assassinated in a month. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 days ago

Assaults on German Politicians Raise Election-Year Worries

Political violence in Germany raises concerns ahead of critical elections. [ more ]

www.dw.com

3 days ago

Attacks on politicians in Germany on the rise DW 05/06/2024

Center-left politician in Germany recovering from assault while campaigning, highlighting increasing dangers in politics. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Attacks on politicians in Germany on the rise DW 05/06/2024

Politician Matthias Ecke recovering from attack while campaigning in Germany, highlighting increased dangers faced by politicians in the country. [ more ]

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Trump again raises the specter of political violence if he loses the presidential election

Democrats are highlighting Trump's messages from a recent interview which includes statements on mass deportations and potential political violence depending on election results. [ more ]

Axios

Black Lives Matter

King family's visit to Memphis puts focus on political violence

King family marking the 56th anniversary of MLK's assassination in Memphis to draw attention to modern political violence threat.

King family emphasizes the importance of recommitting to non-violence in politics amidst increasing worries and divisive rhetoric. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov injured in hammer attack in Vilnius

Volkov, a Navalny ally, attacked with a hammer outside his house in Vilnius.

Navalny's allies face risks and attacks even outside Russia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Europe news

The mysterious, violent and unsolved deaths of Putin's foes and critics

Critics and foes of Vladimir Putin have often met with violent deaths during his time in power.

Many of these deaths are labeled as accidents or suicides, leaving the true number of Putin's enemies dispatched unclear. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

UK politics

Ministers consider ban on MPs engaging with pro-Palestine and climate protesters

Proposals to ban engagement with specific groups like PSC and Extinction Rebellion

Pressure on mainstream political leaders to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive tactics [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

Harriet Harman urges party leaders to address MPs' safety

Harriet Harman calls for action to prevent threats of physical violence to MPs during the general election campaign.

MPs across the political spectrum urge government to reconsider deploying armed police at MP's constituency offices for their safety. [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.

The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting. [ more ]

time.com

Public Officials Face Surge of Threats Ahead of 2024 Election

State and local officials in the US are facing a surge of violent threats, harassment, and intimidation since the 2020 election.

More than 40% of state legislators and nearly 40% of local officials reported being threatened, attacked, or harassed in the past three years.

Public officials are becoming less likely to engage with constituents, hold public events, advocate for policies, or run for re-election due to the ongoing abuse. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Opinion | Swatting and the Dangerous Rise of Political Violence

Swatting, or false emergency calls targeting public officials, is a dangerous trend in American politics.

These hoaxes pose real dangers of tragic outcomes and divert law enforcement resources from real emergencies. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

An instrument of chaos': Trump leads polls as Iowa Republicans weigh future of US democracy

Ongoing court cases against Trump and the possibility of his involvement in the January 6 insurrection are key concerns as Iowa Republicans choose their presidential candidate.

Some Republican voters remain staunch supporters of Trump and believe the 2020 election was stolen from him, while others have been turned off by his legal troubles and chaotic behavior. [ more ]

WSJ

5 months ago