#political-violence

#political-violence

Mexico's senate devolved into violence this week as two of the country's top politicians shoved, grabbed and shouted at each other after a heated discussion over the presence of foreign troops. Alejandro Alito Moreno, head of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary party (Pri), grabbed at Gerardo Fernandez Norona, the senate president from the ruling Morena party, after lawmakers finished singing the national anthem to mark the end of the day's session on Wednesday.

"We went unarmed against bayonets. I feel, personally, as do other citizens who regularly attend protests, very upset, insecure, and unsafe, and that is a consequence of living under fascism, with all its manifestations."

Prosecutors said Peña resorted to violence in the belief that a "rigged" election had robbed him of victory in his bid to serve in the state Legislature.

Salana is certain she will be stoned to death if sent back to Afghanistan, as she says repeatedly to those asking about repatriation flights: 'I cannot go back.'

The motivations behind the shooter in the assassination attempt on President Trump remain unclear, highlighting a growing trend of political violence in the U.S.

Just hours after Minnesotans learned that Democratic House leader Melissa Hortman had been assassinated, right-wing influencer Collin Rugg, who has 1.8 million followers on X, posted a 'report' that hinted that she'd been killed because of a recent vote on ending undocumented adults' ability to enroll in MinnesotaCare, a subsidized health insurance for the working poor.

During his life in the food industry and public service, Vance Boelter's evolving worldview appeared influenced by fringe theological ideas rooted in charismatic Christianity and Christian nationalism.

I can confirm there was an act of vandalism on the constituency office last night, this is the third such attack. Personal threats have also previously been sent to the office, warning the Taoiseach it will be made impossible for him to navigate in public spaces.

BACK artfully blends personal accounts of Syrian returnees with haunting visuals, revealing how deeply ingrained political trauma manifests in the subconscious minds of exiled individuals.

"Authorities say Boelter, who was arrested Sunday, is the man who disguised himself as a cop before fatally shooting Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman."

Following Boelter's arrest, Trump Jr made the baseless comments about the trans community during a discussion with right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson.

The recent shootings of Minnesota lawmakers again highlight the rising threat of political violence in the U.S., leading to severe consequences for elected officials and their families.

Given the time we're having this conversation, do you have any thoughts on political violence and or the political rhetoric in this country?

Sara Haines emphasized the growing dehumanization in political discourse, urging people to check in on their initial reactions to political violence, underscoring the need for empathy.

The attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, labeled as targeted political violence, highlight the distressing trend of such assaults on public officials, raising questions about safety and security.