Political violence is an American problem only white America can resolve | Opinions

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shocking murder at a Utah speaking event, which has sent shockwaves through the nation, is further evidence that political violence is now a distinctive feature of modern American politics.

Although the shooter was eventually identified as a white 22-year-old from a mainstream Republican family, the early counter-response, including alarming threats to Black students and colleges, shows how quickly this violence risks inflaming America’s already deep…