It has been a violent week in America.

Eleven people killed in their synagogue. Two African Americans shot by a white man at the supermarket. And 14 prominent figures sent homemade pipe bombs.

Today, we take time to absorb what has happened, and consider what this says about us, our politics and our country.

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