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Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear

A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.

Sources (2)· Oct 11, 4:28 PM to Oct 11, 6:14 PM

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  1. firstThe New York Times
  2. +2hThe Philadelphia Inquirer

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