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From JFK to Trump: How the Insurrection Act Shifted from Civil Rights to Political Combat

The military has been used domestically about 30 times since 1807, mostly to enforce civil rights and quell riots. Can they be used to quash political protests?

Jackson • 01.27.2026

The ICE Protest Frogs Have a Long History of ‘Tactical Frivolity’ Behind Them

“That willingness to make yourself ridiculous can be very disarming,” said a professor who has studied — and engaged in — absurd protest methods.

Q&A • 10.22.2025

What History Tells Us to Expect From Trump’s Escalation in Los Angeles Protests

Since the 1960s, studies have shown that heavy-handed policing and militarized responses tend to make protests more volatile — not less.

Analysis • 06.09.2025

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