Understanding Political Violence

Initiated by:
• Francisco

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Video: 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZwIavcB4Ck (3:21) 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLSUrlNpTk (8:13) 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR1kVRpIZG0 (17:46) 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rUU-QO6leE (9:29) 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ugYcnKx5bo (5:15) 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74CnCdgQPp4 (6:43) 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdUmwX7CGzQ (44:39) Reading (optional): 1. https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2022/08/26/is-america-entering-a-new-era-of-political-violence 2. https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/07/14/the-attempt-on-trumps-life-is-shocking-but-not-surprising 3. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/opinion/trump-rally-shooting-reagan.html 4. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/07/14/fortunately-donald-trumps-would-be-killer-failed-what-next 5. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/opinion/editorials/donald-trump-rally-shooting.html Spanish (optional): 1. https://elpais.com/opinion/2024-07-15/en-que-fallamos-como-democracia.html 2. https://elpais.com/opinion/2024-07-15/violencia-contra-la-democracia.html 3. https://elpais.com/opinion/2024-07-18/ninguna-sorpresa-en-el-atentado-contra-trump.html Questions: 1. Have you ever witnessed any political violence in your life? 2. What drives individuals or groups to resort to political violence, and how can we address these underlying factors? 3. How does the media's coverage of political violence influence public opinion and political discourse? 4. How can governments balance security concerns with individual rights and freedoms when responding to political violence? 5. What is the impact of political violence on marginalized communities and vulnerable populations? 6. What responsibility do governments bear for preventing political violence and protecting their citizens? 7. How can technology and social media be leveraged to both perpetuate and prevent political violence? 8. What lessons can we draw from historical examples of political violence and assassination attempts to inform our responses today? 9. Do you have any further questions or feedback on this topic? In Collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Member of Buddytree)