The Politics of the Capitol Insurrection Are Spreading Across the Country

The Politics of the Capitol Insurrection Are Spreading Across the Country

Proud Boys gathered in front of the Oregon State Capitol during a protest in support of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol January 8, 2022 in Salem, Oregon. (Nathan Howard/Getty Images) Subscribe to something The nation Subscribe now for only $2 a month! Thank you for signing up The nation‘s weekly newsletter. Thanks … Read more

Madison Cawthorn’s Incitement of Insurrection Should Knock Him Off the Ballot

Madison Cawthorn’s Incitement of Insurrection Should Knock Him Off the Ballot

In this screenshot from the RNC live stream of the 2020 Republican National Convention, North Carolina congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn speaks ahead of the virtual convention on August 26, 2020. (Photo courtesy Committee on Arrangements for the Republican National Committee 2020 via Getty Images) On January 3, 2021, Madison Cawthorn was sworn in as the … Read more

The Uncanny Resemblance of the Beer Hall Putsch and the January 6 Insurrection

The Uncanny Resemblance of the Beer Hall Putsch and the January 6 Insurrection

On January 7, 2021, damage was discovered in the U.S. Capitol after supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump breached security and entered the building during a session of Congress. (Olivier Douliery / AFP via Getty Images) Subscribe to something The nation Subscribe now for just $ 2 per month! Thank you for signing up … Read more