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The Return of Political Violence

Today’s levels of political violence are much lower than America's worst eras, but the trends strongly resemble their beginnings.

Nathan Kalmoe Jun 23, 2026

Starmer Out

Starmer did not "do nothing": he made the country radically more regressive. No wonder he fell.

Toby Buckle Jun 22, 2026

The Reconstruction Papers

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Adam Gurri Jun 22, 2026

Nathan Kalmoe is executive administrative director of the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of 3 books, including With Ballots & Bullets: Partisanship & Violence in the American Civil War.

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The Return of Political Violence

Today’s levels of political violence are much lower than America's worst eras, but the trends strongly resemble their beginnings.

Nathan Kalmoe Jun 23, 2026