The Blind Side of Protest: Lessons from Seattle The images of protests and demonstrations are often romanticized – passionate crowds, determined signs, and a sense of collective purpose.
However, beneath this surface lies a complex web of human emotions, fragmented communication, and the ever present risk of violence.
A recent investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW, and NPR's Embedded podcast has shed light on one such tragedy, where an 18 month probe into the death of a Black teenager at a Seattle protest has yielded disturbing new evidence.