The Rising Threat of Political Hate Speech

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Rising Threat of Political Hate Speech."

This week’s assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative leader connected with younger generations, exposed a disturbing rise in political polarization and violent rhetoric. Social media’s celebration of his murder reflects a troubling shift, especially among younger people, toward viewing political opponents as existential threats rather than fellow citizens. This dehumanizing language has dangerous historical precedents and creates a toxic atmosphere where violence becomes justifiable. To protect the future of American democracy, urgent reforms are needed in education, media, and politics to promote balanced dialogue, fair reporting, and bipartisan cooperation. Without decisive action, the nation risks deepening division and unraveling the very fabric of its democracy.

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The Rising Threat of Political Hate Speech