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Jan 6 Insurrection

AOC Hits AIPAC for Supporting Republicans Who Voted to Overturn 2020 ElectionbrettMar 18, 2022
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks at a news conference introducing the 'People’s Housing Platform' on Capitol Hill on January 29, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"It's more OK to dismantle U.S. democracy than it is to question if U.S. tax dollars should fund detention and abuse of Palestinian kids," the New York Democrat sardonically said. "Got it."
Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, seen at an event in Miami

Former 'Proud Boys' Leader Indicted on Conspiracy Charges Over Capitol Riot

Enrique Tarrio allegedly "led the advance planning" of the January 6 attack.

Andrea Germanos ·

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What Did William Barr Know and When Did He Know It?

For two years, Barr developed false narratives that protected then-President Donald Trump from incriminating facts.

Steven Harper ·

A mob of Trump supporters broke windows and breached the Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow the results of the 2020 election on January 6, 2021.

DOJ Must Permanently Bar Insurrectionists From Public Office: Ethics Group

"It's time for us to get serious about protecting our democracy," said CREW president Noah Bookbinder.

Andrea Germanos ·

Then-President Donald Trump addresses his supporters

House January 6 Panel Accuses Trump of 'Criminal Conspiracy to Defraud' US

The committee alleges that Trump and his allies engaged in a "corrupt scheme to obstruct the counting of Electoral College ballots and a conspiracy to impede the transfer of power."

Jake Johnson ·

President Donald Trump delivering the speech that spurred a mob to overrun the U.S. Capitol at a rally on January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Effort to Hide Jan. 6 Records

"We expected this to happen after the court voted 8-1 to deny Trump's request to block documents while they considered his petition for review," said one watchdog group. "But it's still good to see it happen."

Kenny Stancil ·

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Georgia Republicans Are Deliberately Attacking Voting Rights

Georgia's new restrictions strike at the heart of that Democratic stronghold, especially Black voters.

Steven Harper ·

GOP Calling Trump Coup Effort 'Legitimate Political Discourse' Should Still Be Frontpage NewsjennaFeb 11, 2022
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The media has a responsibility to tell Americans that a major party now openly endorses using violence to overturn elections.
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Now Every Day Is January 6: Trump Targets the 'Vote Counters'

After losing the election, Trump and his allies pressured officials in key states to reverse the popular outcome. The effort failed, and now—state by state—Trump is getting even.

Steven Harper ·

GOP Declares Deadly Capitol Attack 'Legitimate Political Discourse' brettFeb 4, 2022
RNC censure Cheney Kinzinger
"January 6th was not 'legitimate political discourse'—it was a violent insurrection on our Capitol," Rep. Pramila Jayapal retorted. "I didn't know if I'd make it out alive. Some didn't. We cannot let the GOP whitewash what happened."

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