Tag: rioting

The rise of political violence: is it only going to get worse?

January 15, 2024 | Post

Political violence in the United States has experienced a surge in recent years. Incidents like the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, Antifa rioting, and the infamous Charlottesville rally in 2017 have underscored a concerning trend.

The question that looms large is whether this surge is an isolated phenomenon or a harbinger of a darker future for the nation.

Why riots happen

December 30, 2016 | Post

To understand riots one must understand the causes of social rage, usually said to be racism, poverty, lack of economic opportunity, and why people who experience this rage manage it in such a destructive manner.