Lefty Tech Rag Panics As Manhattan Institute Pivots From Killing DEI to Crushing NGO-Funded Riots
5th June 2026
Left-leaning Condé Nast, through Wired, appears to be running narrative cover for the protest-industrial complex, gaslighting readers over efforts to impose real penalties on chaos and disorder stemming from protests and riots.
Wired reporter Ali Winston’s target is the Manhattan Institute. She appears to be upset that the Manhattan Institute is pushing for new state laws that make vandalism, blocking roadways, and trespassing during riots and protests felony offenses.