Judging by the actions of those who stormed the Capitol, far-right extremists don’t fear arrest. But…
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Where Do Parler Users Go Now?
Ultimately, what led to Parler’s rise is what destroyed it. Parler launched in September 2018, but…
The GOP Must Choose Between Conspiracy and Reality
Eugene Goodman is an American hero. At a pivotal moment on January 6, the veteran United…
We’re Just Finding Out How Bad the Riot Really Was
Critics often accuse police of overstating or overreacting to the danger they face and using that…
Boogaloo Bois Prepare for Civil War
In the menagerie of right-wing populist groups, the boogaloo bois stand out for their fashion, for…
Everything Is Different Now
I flew past the buildings two days before the planes hit them. In those days planes…
The Inaction of Capitol Police Was by Design
According to the Associated Press, the Capitol Police knew about the potential threat of the riot…
Republicans Own This Insurrection – The Atlantic
The scene that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol yesterday—an insurrection in all of its ugliness, all…
5 Lessons From the Coup Attempt
The U.S. government is relatively coup-proof because, like the president who heads its executive branch, it…
How Donald Trump’s Presidency Ends
Walk toward the white house during the final days of the Trump presidency, and you’ll get an…