They are all in crucial swing states. BLM is only rioting in very safe blue states like WA or in states they know they have no chance to win like TX. They know full well that their actions are likely to piss off swing voters and so they have to keep things more peaceful in those states.
Guess what these cities all have in common?
Ummm, actual Black people...? Unlike Austin, Portland, and Soyattle.
They are all in crucial swing states. BLM is only rioting in very safe blue states like WA or in states they know they have no chance to win like TX. They know full well that their actions are likely to piss off swing voters and so they have to keep things more peaceful in those states.
Well it appears that the local government there their leaders actually support the police department and allow them to do their job