What happens when the powerful don’t just look away from violence but actively cheer it on?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot since President Trump pardoned over 1,500 January 6th rioters. We’re watching something unprecedented unfold in real-time—a leader who doesn’t just excuse mass violence, but who sees it as a feature, not a bug.
Back in 1945, something happened in San Francisco that feels eerily familiar today. When World War II ended and victory was declared, the streets everywhere erupted in celebration. You’ve seen the pictures. But here’s the thing—celebration can turn on a dime.
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