The year 2020 will long be remembered not only for the COVID-19 pandemic but also for the sweeping unrest that engulfed major American cities. Sparked by the death of George Floyd in late May, protests under the banner of racial justice quickly metastasized into widespread rioting, looting, and political violence. From Portland to New York,…
Media Deception – The “Mostly Peaceful” Riots of 2020
In the summer of 2020, America witnessed one of the most sustained and destructive periods of domestic unrest in modern history. Sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd, protests erupted across major cities—but many of these devolved into prolonged, coordinated, and ideologically driven riots. Portland endured over 100 consecutive nights of violence. Seattle saw…