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This past Saturday in Baltimore, one day after charges were filed against the six police officers implicated in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, the revolution once again descended on Baltimore. In front of city hall, thousands gathered at a rally that had more of a celebratory vibe than …

The violent climax of the demonstration in Baltimore on Saturday was entirely predictable. The narrative that you are hearing from large media outlets and politicians (including Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake) is also predictable:  A peaceful demonstration hijacked by a few out-of-town agitators, causing the larger message of justice and non-violent …