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Policing discourse

The discussion and analysis of policing practices and policies, particularly in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement

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Jan 18, 2026
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What documented examples show the impact of paid protestors on local government decision-making?

The available reporting reviewed here does not produce documented, verifiable cases in which paid protesters clearly changed local government decisions; instead the literature distinguishes between th...

Feb 2, 2026

What role did social media and outside agitators play in escalating or containing violence during the George Floyd protests?

Social media functioned as both accelerant and safety valve during the protests: it amplified outrage, coordinated mass peaceful action and mutual aid, and simultaneously helped spread hostile rhetori...

Jan 18, 2026

What were the implications of the toxicology report on the Black Lives Matter movement?

The toxicology report showing fentanyl, methamphetamine and other substances in George Floyd’s system became a flashpoint for competing narratives: critics and conspiracy networks used it to argue ove...

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