Capitol security officials announced they would beef up protection after the attack, but lawmakers and experts say gaping holes in the system have long persisted.
Tag: Threats and Threatening Messages
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The Fading Line Between Rhetorical Extremism and Political Violence
Until acceptance of extremist language and individuals becomes politically costly, we can expect those fomenting political warfare to gain strength.
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Nancy Pelosi, Vilified by G.O.P. for Years, Is a Top Target of Threats
The attack on the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, which appeared to target her, came after more than a decade of Republican efforts to demonize and dehumanize the most powerful woman in Washington.
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Pelosi Attack Highlights Rising Fears of Political Violence
The assault of the House speaker’s husband inside their home comes as threats against members of Congress have increased in recent years.
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How a Tiny Elections Company Became a Conspiracy Theory Target
Election deniers catapulted a Michigan firm with just 21 U.S. employees to the center of unfounded voter fraud claims, exposing it to vicious threats.