Why political violence continues to increase
Another armed gunman. Another manifesto expressing rage. Details of the April 25 White House Correspondents Association dinner shooting continue to emerge. Authorities are treating the attack as the thirdassassination attempt on President Donald Trump in two years.
“[T]he events of April 25 underscore how dangerous this political moment is in the United States. For the past several years – certainly since Jan. 6, 2021 – the U.S. has been experiencing a period of increased political violence.” — From the Conversation, April 26
Our May 2026 Socionomist rewinds to another period of increased political violence in U.S. history to decipher what caused the unrest and discord then – and how that same catalyst is driving the violence now.
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