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Mountain Xpress
Local elected officials reflect on increase in political violence
July 16, 2025
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The Hill
Threats against public officials persist in year after Trump assassination attempt
July 13, 2025
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NPR
Since COVID, threats to local school officials have nearly tripled, research finds
July 11, 2025
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Minnesota Star-Tribune
Could political violence have a chilling effect on office seekers in Minnesota?
June 27, 2025
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Governing
What Can Be Done to Shield State and Local Officials From Political Violence?
June 20, 2025
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The Hill
Minnesota shootings highlight danger of political tensions at state, local levels
June 19, 2025
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Communities Fix What's Broken While Washington Brawls
June 10, 2025
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ACLED
Violence Targeting Local Officials 2024 Annual Report
May 31, 2025
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ACLED
Violence Targeting Local Officials 2024 Annual Report
May 31, 2025
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NBC News
Local officials are looking for ways to keep political polarization at bay
May 20, 2025
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STL News
Governance Challenges – Federal & Local Impacts to St. Louis
May 18, 2025
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The 19th
Political tension and fears of violence may have depressed voter turnout in 2024
May 12, 2025
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Government Technology
Report: Local Governments Face Stiff Obstacles on Web Access
March 28, 2025
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Route Fifty
Government websites are littered with accessibility issues, research finds
March 25, 2025
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
How Philanthropy Can Bring Red and Blue Together
March 12, 2025
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Governing
How Mentoring Can Pave the Way for More Female Leaders
February 18, 2025
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Brookings Institute
Democracy Playbook 2025
January 17, 2025
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PM Magazine
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: Wisdom for the Next Generation of Leaders
January 1, 2025
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The Guardian
Local elected officials in US faced uptick in hostility in lead-up to 2024 election
December 4, 2024
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Not Another Politics Podcast
Are Politicians or The Public More Committed to Democracy?
December 4, 2024
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