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Protest coverage

The broader federal approach to protests, including the instruction to document demonstrators and collect identifying information.

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Feb 2, 2026

Why there are discrepancies in the Jan 13 video of Alex Pretti kicking tail lights including changing number plates

The clip widely shared as showing kicking a federal SUV’s taillight is corroborated by multiple mainstream outlets that verified the footage and described the same core sequence — Pretti confronting a...

Jan 18, 2026

How have partisan networks amplified contested protest incidents in past U.S. rallies, and what patterns repeat here?

Partisan networks amplify contested protest incidents by quickly framing ambiguous events to fit preexisting narratives, mobilizing sympathetic audiences, and rewarding sensational content with attent...

Jan 15, 2026

What academic research measures the effect of hired crowds versus organic protests on media coverage and policymaker decisions?

Academic research offers robust tools for measuring how protests influence media narratives and policymakers, but the literature treats "crowd origin" (organic vs. paid/hired) unevenly: many studies q...

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