Threats

‘Without consequence’: Intelligence memos warn of runaway political violence online – National

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‘Without consequence’: Intelligence memos warn of runaway political violence online – National

The torrent of online threats against public officials has led some Canadians to believe they can threaten, encourage and cheer on political violence with impunity, newly released government documents warn. Canadian intelligence officials say threatening rhetoric is increasingly seen as a legitimate way to express frustrations, grievances and dissent, fuelling a surge of often violent … Read more

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he still fears someone may kill him

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Dr. Anthony Fauci says he still fears someone may kill him

(The Hill) — Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci says that he still fears someone may kill him one day. “I still think, deep down, that there’s a possibility that somebody’s gonna kill me,” Fauci said in an interview with USA Today released Wednesday. “So, that’s a possibility I wish I didn’t have … Read more

election narratives: Can AAP and Congress grab LS seats from BJP in Delhi?

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election narratives: Can AAP and Congress grab LS seats from BJP in Delhi?

Speaking to ET Now, Madhavan Narayanan, Senior Journalist, says that in this election, one differentiating factor is that Congress or the INDIA alliance has been focusing on the opportunities for the people and whereas Mr Modi’s campaign has been focusing on threats to the majority as he sees it because his campaign speeches this year … Read more

Threatening politicians could result in $1,500 fine under new Quebec bill

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Threatening politicians could result in ,500 fine under new Quebec bill

People who harass or threaten Quebec politicians could soon be hit with a court injunction or a fine of up to $1,500, if a new bill tabled in the provincial legislature on Wednesday is adopted. Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest presented the proposed legislation, which aims to put an end to the often-toxic climate faced … Read more