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What History Tells Us to Expect From Trump’s Escalation in Los Angeles Protests

Since the 1960s, studies have shown that heavy-handed policing and militarized responses tend to make protests more volatile — not less.

Analysis • 06.09.2025

White Terrorism Often Leads to Harsher Punishment for People of Color

Amid calls for tougher laws after the Capitol assault, research shows that measures addressing White violence usually fall harder on Black people.

Analysis • 01.14.2021

A Civilian's Guide to Insurrection Legalese

Everyone's talking about sedition, treason and conspiracy. Here's what these terms actually mean and how they've been enforced.

The Lowdown • 01.08.2021

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