Most Americans can agree that journalists should be safe to report on a protest without being targeted, or worse, physically attacked. It’s part of their job. But over the weekend, we learned that for a conservative, Asian, LGBT journalist, those rules don’t necessarily apply.
Quillette editor and photojournalist Andy Ngo, who is known for his work in covering Antifa, set out on Saturday to cover a rally held by the far-right group Proud Boys, and a counterprotest organized by the far-left group, Antifa.
Late in the afternoon, Ngo tweeted that members of Antifa violently attacked him and stole his camera equipment.
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Just as with the Third Reich's Brownshirts, somebody is footing the bill and calling the shots.
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DeleteThis is the saddest video about young people I have seen. Thank you to the MAN with the longhair that at least escorted the victim for a short while. With 65 years of life behind me the lesson learned is someone wearing a mask is hiding and empowered by thinking they can get away with anything. Put your phone and your foot down (preferably on someones throat, while removing a terrorist mask) and get involved!
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