Rising Political Violence and Public Numbness in America
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Americans are increasingly desensitized to political violence, with incidents receiving less media attention and emotional impact over time, despite a rise in threats and attacks against political figures, reaching levels comparable to pre-Civil War threats.
Topics:nation#america#media-coverage#political-violence#public-reaction#threats-against-lawmakers#world
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