A man was arrested after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance during a town hall meeting in north Minneapolis.
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What Kirk assassination reveals about America
This Charlie Kirk commentary rejects political violence and examines how dehumanizing rhetoric breeds it. Praising extremists as martyrs, the author argues, only deepens the harm.
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Charlie Kirk: The hate he put out came back on him
This Charlie Kirk commentary political violence argues that America’s rote condemnations overlook the core issue: rhetoric that dehumanizes communities and invites violence, even as some seek to make Kirk a martyr.
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Rising political violence denounced after Kirk killing
Charlie Kirk shooting Utah Valley University occurred during a crowded Q&A on Sept. 10. Leaders condemned the attack and advocates pressed for solutions to persistent gun violence.
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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Killed in Campus Shooting at 31
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University speaking event. The 31-year-old conservative activist rose to prominence as a teen organizer and became a central figure in youth-led conservatism.
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Hundreds grieve slain leaders at candlelight vigil
A candlelight vigil at the Capitol honored former Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband Mark after their tragic deaths. The event united mourners across party lines in a heartfelt tribute of music, reflection, and remembrance.
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Call It What It Is-This Was Domestic Terrorism
Nekima Levy Armstrong says that the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and attempted assassination of Sen. John Hoffman was domestic terrorism. She demands transparency from law enforcement, a federal terrorism designation, and an end to the double standard in how white mass murderers are treated compared to Black victims of police violence.
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Tragedy in Minnesota: Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman Killed in Politically Motivated Attack
Melissa Hortman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband were killed in a politically motivated shooting. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot. The suspect remains at large.
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​Nonviolence points to a way out of the abyss
Whereas violence draws its power from fear in order to intimidate, nonviolence appeals to truth, representing the power to heal, to uplift, and to restore community.Â