capitol-insurrection

COMMENTARY

We can’t overlook the danger posed by Christian nationalists | Chuck Ardo

BY: - April 28, 2022

Although they describe themselves as “patriots,” Christian nationalists reflect an un-American view that only their conservative interpretation of Christianity and its role in the political and social life of the country is valid.

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Beware the slow motion coup. Here’s how you can stand up for democracy | Robert Reich

BY: - April 27, 2022

Volunteer to be a poll worker or join a campaign. From school boards to secretaries of state, every position matters.

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Back to normal? Nothing ever stays the same. We should accept that | Jonathan C. Rothermel

BY: - March 10, 2022

It is time for us to move on because we clearly have work to do. 

A year after Jan. 6, attack on the U.S. Capitol lives on in hundreds of court cases | Analysis

BY: - March 5, 2022

More than 15% of the defendants charged in the Capitol insurrection had ties to Pennsylvania, our analysis found.

Biden in Jan. 6 speech decries ‘web of lies’ created by Trump about 2020 election

BY: - January 6, 2022

'We are in the battle for the soul of America,' Biden said during a somber and strongly worded speech.

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What the Capitol insurrection changed about Americans’ beliefs in conspiracy theories | Opinion

BY: - January 5, 2022

'People’s beliefs about reality are infinitely malleable,' one expert said. 'I wish it wasn’t the case, because it is really bad for society.'

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AT&T must to cut its ties with far-right OANN News | Michael Coard

BY: - November 16, 2021

Whenever you see corporate-sponsored treason and racism, say something. Even better, do something.

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland

You wouldn’t want to be Merrick Garland right now | Dick Polman

BY: - November 1, 2021

It’s crystal clear that the lowest people in the highest places, on the eve of Jan. 6, conspired to take democracy down.

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DOJ’s refusal to defend Mo Brooks was wrong; prosecuting Trump would be worse | Bruce Ledewitz

BY: - August 20, 2021

Democrats need to govern in a way that guarantees they openly and fairly win elections. Anything else is a distraction

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Democrats shouldn’t negotiate with terrorists over 1/6 panel | Dick Polman

BY: - May 24, 2021

Do the commission without them. If the insurrectionist abetters are not part of the probe process, it frees up the Democrats to be more firmly in charge.