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2020 protests

Protests that took place in 2020, during which the narrative about George Soros funding Antifa circulated widely.

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Jan 25, 2026
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Was blm movement violent

The (BLM) movement has been overwhelmingly peaceful in its demonstrations: monitoring groups recorded that roughly 95% of protests during the involved peaceful participants and fewer than 5% involved ...

Feb 3, 2026

Has george soros funded Antifa

There is no credible evidence that “owns” or directly funds ; mainstream fact‑checks and civil‑rights monitors say the specific claim that Soros bankrolls Antifa or pays rioters is false . Allegations...

Feb 2, 2026

How have law enforcement agencies responded to allegations of injuries from flash‑bang or sting‑ball grenades in U.S. protests historically?

Law enforcement responses to allegations that injure protesters have ranged from categorical defenses of proper use to ad hoc suspensions, internal reviews, litigation and limited policy reforms—often...

Feb 2, 2026

How have local police departments changed verification procedures for residents asking to confirm federal officers’ identities?

Local police departments have responded to public demand for by updating guidance that emphasizes verification, interagency coordination, and limits on unsupervised federal activity — changes driven m...

Jan 19, 2026

What investigative reports debunked specific 'paid agitator' claims during the 2020 protests?

Several contemporaneous investigative reports and official intelligence assessments undermined sweeping claims that the 2020 protests were driven by organized “paid agitators,” most notably an FBI sit...

Jan 8, 2026

What primary-source records exist about Presidential evacuations to the White House bunker across administrations?

Public, declassified primary-source documentation of actual evacuations to the White House bunker (the Presidential Emergency Operations Center, or PEOC) is limited but real: the 9/11 Commission’s rec...