After Kirk Assassination, New Polls Show Growing Fears of Political Violence

Gen Rage: American Youth Herald a New Age of Political Violence

Political violence is woven into the fabric of American history. The early republic faced uprisings like Shays’ Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion, alongside the fatal duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Then, a period of intense civil unrest spawned the Civil War. CHARLIE KIRK AND THIS WATERSHED MOMENT FOR AMERICAN RENEWAL The Ku Klux Klan then unleashed terror while labor clashes escalated. In 1901, an anarchist assassinated Presi…

After Kirk assassination, new polls show growing fears of political violence

Several new polls released in the week following Charlie Kirk’s assassination show Americans are deeply concerned about political violence and division in the country. A Reuters poll found 63% of Americans believe political rhetoric has done “a lot” to encourage violence, while 31% said it has contributed “a little.” That’s a total of 94% who believe the way people talk about politics matters to some degree. The results were similar across party…

Americans are being conditioned to accept 'violence beyond anything imagined': experts

The increasingly hostile political climate is showing no signs of abating, and some political scientists are worried about what that could mean for Americans in the near future.That's according to a Tuesday essay by the New York Times' Thomas B. Edsall, who spoke with various experts about how the recent killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk has inflamed political tensions across the United States. Some were particularly worried that Presid…

Experts warns Americans being conditioned to accept 'violence beyond anything imagined'

The increasingly hostile political climate is showing no signs of abating, and some political scientists are worried about what that could mean for Americans in the near future.That's according to a Tuesday essay by the New York Times' Thomas B. Edsall, who spoke with various experts about how the recent killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk has inflamed political tensions across the United States. Some were particularly worried that Presid…

Democrats blame 'both sides' for rash of political violence in America

Democrats pushed back Tuesday on complaints about political violence from the left, saying the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is the latest in a line of attacks that have claimed lives on all sides of the political divide.

Tensions Rise: Political Rhetoric Fueling Violence in America

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans believe aggressive political language incites violence, highlighted by the killing of activist Charlie Kirk. The incident underscores growing concerns about political violence, with many seeing American society as increasingly intolerant and fragmented.