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The final days of Donald Trump’s presidency have been tumultuous. The attack on the Capitol has only heightened tensions. American democracy is facing many questions: Can Trump pardon himself? How will a second impeachment work? Are Trump’s words free speech? What, if any, consequences will Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley and the countless people and institutions that had a role in enabling Trump and the big lie face? Don’t forget to check out our detailed timeline on the day of the insurrection, and the cover-up. As events develop we will add new reporting to this collection.

  • Democracy & Government
    UPDATED: Insurrection Timeline — First the Coup and Then the Cover-Up
    March 7, 2021
    | Steven Harper

    The theme for the latest update: The trial is over, but the stain remains. We’ve added new items (or revisions to previous items) that appear with an asterisk (*). Continue reading

  • Letters From an American
    Biden Backs the Freedom to Unionize
    March 7, 2021
    | Heather Cox Richardson
    The Big Lie Republicans can't shake off January 6.
  • Democracy & Government
    Insurrection Timeline: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. McConnell – Truth or Consequences?
    February 27, 2021
    | Steven Harper

    Mitchell McConnell has signed a Devil’s Bargain between Trump and the truth… He’s trapped between the truth and its consequences, and it shows in his wildly contradictory actions. Continue reading

  • Letters From an American
    Moving On? No.
    February 16, 2021
    | Heather Cox Richardson
    Neither Republicans nor Democrats are done with Donald Trump.
  • Democracy & Government
    'Show the Video to Someone You Know'
    February 10, 2021
    | Common Dreams
    "If the pursuit of justice does not fuel you, let the rage and horror of this piece of testimony do it."
  • Democracy & Government
    The Long Read – The Trial of Donald Trump
    February 5, 2021
    | Steven Harper
    Trial lawyer Steven Harper offers a synopsis of the events leading up to Trump's second impeachment trial.
  • Letters From an American
    Invitations to the Party
    January 29, 2021
    | Heather Cox Richardson
    How Many Knew This Was Coming?
  • Letters From an American
    The Plot Thickens
    January 23, 2021
    | Heather Cox Richardson
    Finally a hero: Officer Eugene Goodman
  • Letters From an American
    So Long, Farewell
    January 20, 2021
    | Heather Cox Richardson
    The wild ride may finally be over.
  • Justice
    EXTRA! BLACK MOB STORMS CAPITOL
    January 18, 2021

    A mob sporting BLM flags invaded the Capitol yesterday, breaking windows and doors to gain access to the House and the Senate chambers, the Rotunda and congressional offices. It appears that they had been summoned to Washington from around the … Continue reading

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