All too often in America, when political violence erupts—or when authorities respond to unrest—Black communities and those already struggling economically pay the steepest price.

Just look at recent decisions in cities like Memphis, where leaders faced pressure to bring in the National Guard despite overall violent crime trending downward. Instead of directing resources toward mental health, housing, and jobs, the response leaned on military force. The message is clear: direct confrontation is chosen more readily than meaningful reform in places where Black people live.

Across the country, political violence is rising at levels not seen in decades. Analysts have tracked a sharp increase in politically motivated attacks, with hundreds of incidents already reported this year. From armed co

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