by David Zurawik Facebook extended the ban on former President Donald Trump from its platform until 2023, the social media giant announced Friday. It is, according to […]
Tag: Jan. 6
RIP Jan. 6 commission
Senate Republicans killed the Jan. 6 commission. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito was one of 35 senators to deliver the death blow to a bipartisan, independent body that […]
Guest essay: Rep. McKinley sets standard for Congress to follow
by Zach Wamp and Meredith McGehee When newly elected members of Congress are sworn in, they are called on to take an oath of office. This is […]
Kevin McCarthy wants to arm his caucus for the 2022 battle
For Republicans to win back the majority in the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said GOP candidates, whether they are incumbents or challengers, must spend time with […]
The country needs the Jan. 6 commission
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote before its Memorial Day recess on legislation establishing an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. […]
We have met the enemy — and it’s us
by Martin Schram Historically, the most horrific attacks on America have come from half a world away. America’s enemies bombed U.S. navy ships at Pearl Harbor, collapsed […]
We keep hitting new lows: GOP punishes speaking the truth
We keep hitting new lows. So perhaps we ought not be surprised that the GOP, the party that brought us the insurrection of Jan. 6, now presents […]
George Tanios to remain in jail pending resolution of case
Bond was denied a second time for George Tanios, part-owner and operator of Sandwich University, who is accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 riot at […]
Eyewitnesses for the prosecution
by Martin Schram Somberly, one by one, officers in uniform came to the precise center of the historic white-domed Capitol Rotunda. Slowly, last Wednesday, each officer saluted […]
Guest essay: Restoring voter confidence with policy and transparency
by Natalie Tennant We have a new president. We have new senate leadership. But we are still reeling. Our democratic republic was shaken to the core as […]
