A week after political assassination, democracy group tries to chart a way forward

Minnesota lawmakers consider security measures after Hortman killings

The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark has thrust the issue of how best to protect elected officials back into the spotlight. Lawmakers are grappling with how to protect themselves while not “fencing off the voice of people” in democracy.

A week after political assassination, democracy group tries to chart a way forward • Minnesota Reformer

Barely a week after the assassination of Democratic-Farmer-Labor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the shooting of DFL state Sen. John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman, Minnesotans are grappling with how to support democracy

A week after political assassination, democracy group tries to chart a way forward

Monique Lacroix of Carver County said going to rallies and speaking in front of elected officials might make her uncomfortable, but the moment mandates action. “This is the time to put yourself out there and do what you can,” Lacroix…