Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace, discusses the rise of political violence in America with Yascha Mounk. They explore resilience factors against civil war, rise in violence triggers, and combating political violence through societal actions and norm enforcement.

Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, dives into the pressing issue of political violence. She discusses the surge of violence in the U.S. since 2016 and identifies 'violence entrepreneurs' as key players in this trend. Kleinfeld highlights the troubling rise in online threats, particularly against election officials, especially older women. The conversation also touches on the desensitization to these threats and their impact on public service and voting behavior. A vital discourse on safeguarding democracy!

Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, dives deep into the unsettling rise of political violence in democracies like the U.S., France, and Germany. She outlines how political polarization, reckless leadership, and disillusionment are eroding democratic foundations. Kleinfeld presents five effective strategies to combat this violence, stressing the importance of nonviolent communication and community organization. Her insights reveal the complexities of activism and the balance between radical and moderate approaches in social movements.