
Riot or Rebellion: Why Peaceful Protests Can Become Violent
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The line between peaceful protest and violence can be become blurred in an instant.
As Chicago experienced over the weekend, the line between peaceful political protest and chaotic violence can be become blurred in an instant. We speak with activist Jahmal Cole and Reuben Jonathan Miller of the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.
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Riot or Rebellion: Why Peaceful Protests Can Become Violent
Clip: 6/1/2020 | 11m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
As Chicago experienced over the weekend, the line between peaceful political protest and chaotic violence can be become blurred in an instant. We speak with activist Jahmal Cole and Reuben Jonathan Miller of the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.
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Live in Aurora: Police Limit Downtown Access After Protests
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Clip: 6/1/2020 | 2m 6s | Amanda Vinicky reports live from downtown Aurora. (2m 6s)
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Clip: 6/1/2020 | 11m 12s | A look at the relationship between police officers and community members. (11m 12s)
Residents Assess Damage in Aftermath of Looting in Chicago
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Clip: 6/1/2020 | 5m 26s | Paris Schutz reports live from the State and Washington in downtown Chicago. (5m 26s)
Riot Fallout in the Loop: Ald. Reilly on Damage, Rebuilding
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Clip: 6/1/2020 | 5m 16s | Windows were smashed and were stores looted in the Loop over the weekend. (5m 16s)
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