Tag: Kenosha

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Mainstream media are whitewashing Patriot Prayer, a violent far-right group in Portland | Media Matters for America
Joey Gibson MSNBC 8/31/20

The Caravan of 600 Trump Praised PATRIOT PRAYER who are they? (ODT)

In the wake of the shooting death over the weekend of a supporter of the far-right group Patriot Prayer in Portland, Oregon, The New York Times, USA Today, and MSNBC are papering over the intrinsically violent nature of the group, its ties to white nationalism, and its history of staging armed confrontations against anti-fascist activists. This lapse is part of a larger pattern of mainstream media coverage that shies away from calling out right-wing extremism.

Mainstream media are whitewashing Patriot Prayer, a violent far-right group in Portland | Media Matters for America
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The Thin Blue Line Between Violent, Pro-Trump Militias and Police

Armed civilians outside of a gas station during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, August 25, 2020.

This is 26-year old Anthony Huber, one of the victims shot dead last night in #Kenosha during the protests and chaos that ensued. His partner says he was the smartest, kindest, loving man she ever knew. She told me he was an amazingly talented skater, went semi pro in his early teens. They’re honoring his memory by asking people to skate in his honor at Basik Skate Park in Kenosha. #Wisconsin #SkateForHuber #RIP

This is 26-year old Anthony Huber, one of the victims shot dead last night in #Kenosha during the protests and chaos that ensued. His partner says he was the smartest, kindest, loving man she ever knew. She told me he was an amazingly talented skater, went semi pro in his early teens. They’re honoring his memory by asking people to skate in his honor at Basik Skate Park in Kenosha.

https://theintercept.com/2020/08/28/kyle-rittenhouse-violent-pro-trump-militias-police/

 

Trump, Trumpland Revealed

Our Long-Dreaded Fear is Here | The Smirking Chimp

He killed people on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesdaay night as Republicans were fueling the white-hot furnace of fear and hate at their convention from Hell. And, once again, we must sort through the surreal emotions that leave us both shocked and not at all surprised.

Our Long-Dreaded Fear is Here | The Smirking Chimp