Businesses Eye Possible Political Protests as Looming 2024 Risk

null By Richard VanderfordJan. 1, 2024 8:00 am ETBusinesses have tools to try to fortify themselves against local protests, perhaps the simplest being plywood. Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty ImagesIn 2024, the U.S. election season will enter full swing against a backdrop of political polarization. With tensions high—and partisans frequently taking their grievances to the streets—some business leaders and advisers are looking warily at the risks.Many U.S. cities last year saw large demonstrations on contentious topics, from abortion to climate change to the conflict in Gaza. Public protest on political issues is a quintessentially American activity, though not always cost-free. Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersTop Resume: Top Resume Coupon: 10% Off professional resume writingWalmart: $20 Off Walmart Promo Code - Any $50+ OrderGroupon: Groupon New Year coupon: Up to 75% off all local deals + extra 30% off at chec

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Businesses Eye Possible Political Protests as Looming 2024 Risk

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Richard Vanderford

Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 am ET

Businesses have tools to try to fortify themselves against local protests, perhaps the simplest being plywood. Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

In 2024, the U.S. election season will enter full swing against a backdrop of political polarization. With tensions high—and partisans frequently taking their grievances to the streets—some business leaders and advisers are looking warily at the risks.

Many U.S. cities last year saw large demonstrations on contentious topics, from abortion to climate change to the conflict in Gaza. Public protest on political issues is a quintessentially American activity, though not always cost-free.