Good kid, mad city: On the political meaning of Kyle Rittenhouse
Published online on March 05, 2026
Abstract
Crime, Media, Culture, Ahead of Print.
On August 25th, 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse killed two people during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reigniting debate around the legitimacy of violence done in the defense of property. Media coverage of the incident frequently related Rittenhouse’s violent ...
On August 25th, 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse killed two people during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reigniting debate around the legitimacy of violence done in the defense of property. Media coverage of the incident frequently related Rittenhouse’s violent ...