Jennifer Horgan: Why the Burkes’ Washington protest was no accident – and what it says about the right

The political right has mastered collective action while the left remains divided — can progressives reclaim the power of unity?
Jennifer Horgan: Why the Burkes’ Washington protest was no accident – and what it says about the right

At least four members of Enoch Burke's family, including his parents, stood outside a barrier at the edge of the White House compound holding up signs.

People power. Grassroots movement. Collective action.

Tell me, what or who do you see? If it’s the political left, you need a reset. These days, it’s the right who are gathering, collectivising, networking, and changing the course of history.

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