The most terrifying aspect of the current reality of the United States is not the assassination of the 31-year-old Trump activist, but how people have responded, writes Stephen Marche, author of ‘The Next Civil War’. As the sense of collective mourning no longer applies, this is a turning point for what comes next

The young conservative activist made his name by putting himself at the heart of debate on college campuses. It left him tragically exposed

Shooting of the commentator comes as a series of events show a rising level of violence related to political dissent

Initial expressions of grief and shock were overtaken by open calls for reckoning and vengeance, as some proclaimed the country was on the brink of civil war.

Politically-motivated attacks have nearly doubled in the first half of 2025, with one expert fearing the assassination could be a ‘flashpoint’.

After rightwing activist was killed, nation already grappling with polarization faces shock bordering on despair

The most terrifying aspect of the current reality of the United States is not the assassination of the 31-year-old Trump activist, but how people have responded, writes Stephen…

In their humane responses to the killing of Charlie Kirk, Democrats are observing the old norms. Things are different now: anger and division rule, says Guardian columnist…

Social media and widespread availability of lethal weapons make this era more dangerous than the 1960s – and the violence may increase