Is social media to blame?

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor With the recent uprise in political violence throughout the country, professors and students are pointing the finger at social media and increased political polarization. Lew Irwin, political science professor at Duquesne University, said social media has created a divide so strong that the political left and right have separated into “tribes.” “The left and right have become so antagonistic toward … Continue reading Is social media to blame?

Eradicate Hate Global Summit talks political violence

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor As a victim of political violence himself, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the recent increase in violent acts are tearing apart the fundamental principles the United States was founded upon. “Violence in all forms is unacceptable,” Shapiro said. “Political violence is particularly dangerous. Not only does it seek to injure, maim or kill, it seeks to intimidate and terrorize and … Continue reading Eradicate Hate Global Summit talks political violence