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Jezebel
5 months ago
US politics

Would You Play a January 6 Board Game?

Brace Belden, co-host of True Anon podcast, created a board game called 'Storm the Capitol' based on the events of January 6, 2021.
The game is meant to capture the feeling of the riot and is described as a 'freak show' by Belden. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump's enablers in Congress are a fascinating case study of political amnesia | Sidney Blumenthal

Donald Trump arrived at the Capitol as a 'conquering hero' before Republicans despite being involved in the January 6 scheme. [ more ]
Jezebel
5 months ago
US politics

Would You Play a January 6 Board Game?

Brace Belden, co-host of True Anon podcast, created a board game called 'Storm the Capitol' based on the events of January 6, 2021.
The game is meant to capture the feeling of the riot and is described as a 'freak show' by Belden. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump's enablers in Congress are a fascinating case study of political amnesia | Sidney Blumenthal

Donald Trump arrived at the Capitol as a 'conquering hero' before Republicans despite being involved in the January 6 scheme. [ more ]
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time.com
5 months ago
Education

Teachers Wrestle With How to Discuss January 6 With Students

Teachers are grappling with how to discuss the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol with their students.
There is no standardized history curriculum in the United States on Jan. 6, so teachers have to incorporate it into their existing lessons. [ more ]
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emptywheel
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

DC Circuit Rules that a President's Speech as Candidate Is Not Official - emptywheel

Three lawsuits against Donald Trump for actions on January 6 can proceed after a ruling by the DC Circuit.
The court rejected Trump's argument that he was entitled to immunity for his actions as a candidate. [ more ]
emptywheel
7 months ago
US politics

The MAGA Tourist Geofence and the Violent Confederate Flag-Toting Geofence - emptywheel

Judge Tanya Chutkan has presided over multiple cases related to the January 6 defendants and Donald Trump.
Trump has been trying to lecture Judge Chutkan about the investigation using outdated reports from journalists.
Judge Chutkan is well-informed about the details of the investigation and has seen more evidence than Trump's attorneys. [ more ]
emptywheel
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

DC Circuit Rules that a President's Speech as Candidate Is Not Official - emptywheel

Three lawsuits against Donald Trump for actions on January 6 can proceed after a ruling by the DC Circuit.
The court rejected Trump's argument that he was entitled to immunity for his actions as a candidate. [ more ]
emptywheel
7 months ago
US politics

The MAGA Tourist Geofence and the Violent Confederate Flag-Toting Geofence - emptywheel

Judge Tanya Chutkan has presided over multiple cases related to the January 6 defendants and Donald Trump.
Trump has been trying to lecture Judge Chutkan about the investigation using outdated reports from journalists.
Judge Chutkan is well-informed about the details of the investigation and has seen more evidence than Trump's attorneys. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

Standing My Ground review: Capitol cop Harry Dunn on January 6 and the Trumpist threat

Harry Dunn, a Capitol police officer, has written a book about the violent attempt to overthrow the US government on January 6, 2021.
Dunn's book details the hand-to-hand combat between Capitol police officers and the seditionists, including attacks with metal bike racks and flagpoles.
Dunn calls for accountability for those responsible for the events of that day, including former President Trump. [ more ]
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