Minneapolis Mayor Laments 'Turmoil' While Erasing Decades of State Violence
📰 THE STORY: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expresses deep concern over the 'turmoil' and 'terrifying lines being crossed' during recent civil unrest, signaling a focus on restoring order and condemning the actions of protestors. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Minneapolis, and its police department, has a documented history of racial violence and discriminatory practices
dating back to its founding as a city in 1858. The killing of George Floyd by MPD officer Derek Chauvin in 2020 was not an isolated incident but part of a continuous pattern, following other high-profile cases like the extrajudicial killing of Jamar Clark in 2015 and Justine Damond Ruszczyk in 2017. A 2022 federal probe found the Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern or practice of
excessive force and discrimination, particularly against Black and indigenous individuals. Double Standard: Mainstream media, including the New York Times, often frames domestic unrest in the US as irrational 'turmoil' or 'violence' by individuals, while simultaneously valorizing similar resistance movements against authoritarian regimes abroad (e.g., Hong Kong protests, Ukrainian Euromaidan),
conveniently overlooking the systemic state violence that often fuels American discontent. When governments like Egypt (receiving $1.3B/year in US aid) violently suppress protests, the 'turmoil' narrative conveniently shifts to 'authoritarian crackdowns' without critical self-reflection on why some movements are legitimate and others merely 'chaos.' Follow the Money: The Minneapolis Police