Are we about to see some of the darkest days of our lifetimes in the US?

[edit - clarification - I was referring to the next few days where there are indications that all 50 state capitols will have protest environments and we may see civil unrest.]

[A bit more context:]

Paulina Firozi, Griff Witte, Lateshia Beachum, Laura Meckler, Rebecca Tan, Rachel Chason, Emily Davies, Julie Zauzmer and Paulina Villegas
Jan. , 2021 at : a.m. MST
Live updates: Sunday morning quiet at capitols braced for violent protests
[washingtonpost.com]

I hope I'm wrong, but I'm taking the position of hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, and I think that will get me through it if things go sideways.