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Political rhetoric and hate crime

The use of political rhetoric to advance narratives about crime and hate crime, and its potential impact on public perception

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Jan 26, 2026
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How do scholars assess rhetorical features that turn political speeches into catalysts for collective violence?

Scholars assess which in political speech can catalyze collective violence by combining conceptual frameworks (like “dangerous speech” hallmarks), close textual and media tracing, statistical time-ser...

Jan 11, 2026
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Which presidents are most cited for using inflammatory rhetoric and why?

Donald Trump is the president most frequently cited in recent research and reporting for using inflammatory rhetoric—scholars tie his language to a distinct “negative populism,” increased violent meta...