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The Inextricable Nexus Between Mob, Street Protest, and Political Violence

Benedict Anderson in his critique on nationalism and racism stated that ‘nation’ is a human construct upon which human beings base their imagined communities. Nationalism, race, and ethnicity have played a significant  role in shaping twentieth-century politics and conflicts. Hence,…

Massacre in Cochabamba: Anti-Indigenous Violence Escalates as Mass Protests Denounce Coup in Bolivia

In Bolivia, at least 23 people have died amid escalating violence since President Evo Morales, the country’s first indigenous president, resigned at the demand of the military last week. Growing unrest quickly turned to violent chaos on Friday outside Cochabamba…

‘Horrendous’: UK mourns after Labour Party MP Jo Cox killed by gunman

This post may be updated as new information becomes available… Details remain incomplete and unconfirmed, but some witness accounts suggest murder may have been politically motivated by Jon Queally, staff writer for Common Dreams British Labour Party MP Jo Cox…