America is grappling with multiple major national crises, any of which on their own would be difficult to manage. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended American life and led to the worst unemployment in this country since the Great Depression. Over 40 million people out of work and millions more furloughed or otherwise economically impacted. Nationwide unrest and violent protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police have resulted in hundreds of arrests, millions of dollars of damage, and left many people wondering "where does America go from here?"
Previous outrage over police killings have led to localized protests and riots. This is not the case in 2020 as the confluence of negative factors have pushed many people over the edge. The poor state of the economy, ongoing anxiety and uncertainty over the pandemic, stark partisan divide, and loss of confidence in the "social contract" at the heart of American life is helping spread the unrest and contribute to mob mentality, leading to violence and riots.
Mass gatherings of people have triggered concerns about increased spread of COVID-19.
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Weekend of Violence
- The National Guard deployed in more than two dozen states to assist police departments. Mayors in dozens of states extended curfews.
- Violent protests, clashes with police, and looting took place across the country, including in:
- New York City, NY
- Chicago, IL
- Portland, OR
- Davenport, Iowa
- Philadelphia, PA
- Boston, MA
- Washington, D.C.
- Minneapolis, MN
- Louisville, KY
- Birmingham, AL
- Multiple cities in California
- Multiple additional protests are likely in the coming days, and especially over the weekend. At lease two are publicly planned for today in:
- New Orleans, LA
- Richmond, VA
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