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Election Violence Is Already Here

With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Voters concerned about post-election violence, efforts to overturn the results: Poll

A new poll finds that American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow

Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

‘People are scared’: Arizonans fear political violence as election looms

Nerves are particularly stretched in Maricopa county, which will likely decide which way the state swings in the polls. Pearl Hubbard picked up some yard signs for Kamala Harris at the ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) activated the National Guard to be on stand-by in the event it is asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week, a press ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winner

World - ABC News - November 13

Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics

Attention paid to gun violence prevention has had to compete and, at times, has been overshadowed by other hot-button campaign topics.

Election win for Russia-friendly party in Georgia sets the stage for protests and possible violence

Mass protests are expected in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi after the ruling, Russia-friendly party Georgian Dream claimed victory in a contentious election.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Threat actors likely to take advantage of election fraud claims to fuel violence, bulletin warns

The bulletin was published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.

Political violence has marked the 2024 race – but risks rise after election day

Experts fear those convicted over January 6 attack may act violently again – but biggest threat comes from lone actors. A year punctuated by two assassination attempts, high levels of threats and ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats

A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and election-related sites.

Worried about post-election political violence? You have more power than you think.

Despite concerns of political violence and distorted narratives on social media, Americans are committed to avoiding violence and solving problems together, according to experts.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

World - Yahoo News - November 7

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

South Africa has closed its border again with Mozambique, where post-election protests have escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the police

World - ABC News - November 7

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.

It’s America’s civic duty to renounce violence and respect the process

In a democracy, patriotism means loving your country because of its politicians sometimes, but despite its politics, always.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate

Psychological propaganda has been used before to undermine democracy, freedom, equality and human rights — should sound eerily familiar to anyone following the 2024 election.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

The fallout from anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam

Amsterdam banned all protests this weekend after attacks occurred against Israeli soccer fans on Thursday. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the fallout.

‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says. The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Political turmoil rocks the Netherlands after Amsterdam violence

Ruling coalition in crisis amid claims of racist remarks and speculation government may collapse . The violence that erupted on Amsterdam’s streets last week has triggered a political crisis in ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Russia's soldiers bringing wartime violence back home

Many of the attackers have previous criminal convictions and were released from prison purely to fight.

Amsterdam violence exposes anti-immigrant Islamophobia in the Netherlands

Violent clashes between locals and Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam has spiraled into a clash of identities in the Netherlands.

Sectarian Violence Kills at Least 25 in Northwest Pakistan

The clashes overnight between Sunni and Shiite tribes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province came a day after gunmen ambushed a convoy of vehicles in the area.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Violence, racism and homophobia - the new BBC drama that will 'tear your heart apart'

The BBC drama, based on Bernardine Evaristo's novel, challenges assumptions about black LGBT people from the Windrush generation onwards

Sudan militia accused of mass killings and sexual violence as attacks escalate

Experts fear reports of 124 dead in attack on villages south of Khartoum are significant underestimation. Sudanese militia have been accused of killings, sexual violence, looting and arson during ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Affected by gun violence, these Philly teens are learning how to shoot

In Philadelphia gun violence has been a consistent issue. This month alone there were 841 shootings in the city. Sadly, 21% of those shootings were fatal. Despite being directly impacted by gun ...

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

Four Roman Catholic bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero called Monday for civilian and military authorities to take steps to protect residents of a region rocked by violence that has ...

World - ABC News - October 28

A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?

A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence

Radio host Mauricio Cruz Solis was a "source of inspiration and a tireless voice in the service of our community," the station said.

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Election Violence Is Already Here

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters concerned about post-election violence, efforts to overturn the results: Poll

Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

‘People are scared’: Arizonans fear political violence as election looms

Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics

Election win for Russia-friendly party in Georgia sets the stage for protests and possible violence

Threat actors likely to take advantage of election fraud claims to fuel violence, bulletin warns

Political violence has marked the 2024 race – but risks rise after election day

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats

Worried about post-election political violence? You have more power than you think.

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

It’s America’s civic duty to renounce violence and respect the process

Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate

The fallout from anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam

‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Political turmoil rocks the Netherlands after Amsterdam violence

Russia's soldiers bringing wartime violence back home

Amsterdam violence exposes anti-immigrant Islamophobia in the Netherlands

Sectarian Violence Kills at Least 25 in Northwest Pakistan

Violence, racism and homophobia - the new BBC drama that will 'tear your heart apart'

Sudan militia accused of mass killings and sexual violence as attacks escalate

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

Affected by gun violence, these Philly teens are learning how to shoot

Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico

A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?

Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence

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