Political Violence Surges as the Use of Force Becomes Mainstream

Source: Reason
by JD Tuccille

“The weekend’s apparent attempted murder over the weekend of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro with an arson attack is, unfortunately, only part of the wave of political violence sweeping over the country. Recent months have seen assassinations and attempted killings, attacks on political headquarters, arson against Tesla cars and dealers, and other acts that make it clear that some people have gone beyond hardened political hostilities to assaults on people and property. Worse, Americans — especially those on the political left [sic] — seem increasingly open to violence as a means of settling ideological disputes.” (04/16/25)

https://reason.com/2025/04/16/political-violence-surges-as-the-use-of-force-becomes-mainstream/