Other examples of leftist violence and intimidation

The vandalism and arson associated with some of San Jose's recent demonstrations resembles similar activities in other cities around the country. The Washington Free Beacon reports.

“1. Upper-Class Whites Claim Mantle of ‘New Afrikan Black Panther Party’ to Trash NYC Stores | Daily Mail

A daughter of a Columbia professor, a college student and yacht club singer, a freelance art director who’s worked campaigns for Pepsi and Samsung, and the son of a famous comic book author were among those who destroyed storefront windows and caused over $100,000 worth of damage to stores in Manhattan.

“2. Pittsburgh BLM Polish Off Diners’ Drinks, Push Cyclist, and Fight Police on Mayor’s Doorstep

Black Lives Matter protesters in Pittsburgh harassed diners and downed their own drinks in front of them. They also harassed and shoved a passing cyclist. Later, they clashed with police near the mayor’s house.

“4. Study Finds Widespread Violence, But Media Claim Victory That Protests Are ‘93% Peaceful’

Despite protesters’ open hostility to the free press, the media presented a study finding instances of violent protest in about 220 different places around the country as evidence of nonviolence, a level of spin on par with dubbing Kenosha protests “fiery but mostly peaceful.”

“5. Washington Post Reporter Gets Blocked by BLM Protesters

Black Lives Matter protesters blocked Washington Post reporter Fredrick Kunkle from filming a demonstration, shining bright lights into his face and shielding themselves with large umbrellas. Some groups have recently told their supporters to prevent reporters from recording acts of vandalism against federal property, while they have also called for stabbing reporters.

“6. Portland Police Arrest Dem Staffer During Riot | Washington Free Beacon

Police arrested a top Democratic staffer in Oregon’s state legislature this weekend for being part of a riot that threw rocks, set off fireworks and mortars, and lobbed firebombs at officers.