Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America
Grievance has long been a powerful force in American history—shaping rebellions, justifying violence, and fueling political movements. Today, it’s being invoked again. When President Trump promises to revive Columbus Day and frames it as an act of retribution, he’s tapping into a deep tradition of grievance-driven politics. But history shows this path is fraught. From colonial conquests to the Salem witch trials and Bacon’s Rebellion, the impulse to reclaim perceived losses often ends not in justice, but in conflict. The lesson: grievance may rally a crowd, but it rarely leads to peace. Peter C. Mancall with The Conversation has the full story on our past that invites us not to repeat it.
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