Assassination

How Americans Mourned the Assassination of a Controversial Leader

Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published by RealClear Wire on July 24, 2024. With edits to match MTC’s style, it is crossposted here with permission. It is easy to forget how unpopular Abraham Lincoln was during his lifetime. In fact, he was hated by much of the country—not only in the South, which seceded after his […]

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Marquette Silent on Trump Assassination Attempt, Yet Vocal on January 6th, Affirmative Action, and DACA

On July 13, America experienced what seemed like another “shot heard around the world.” Former President Donald Trump avoided death by mere centimeters after a shooter attempted to assassinate him at a Butler, PA, rally. As news exploded across every social media platform, newspaper, and broadcasting station, one institution decided to stay silent: Marquette University. […]

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