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Police Must Do Better Against Far-Right Violence

In this book excerpt, former FBI agent Mike German, who worked undercover in white supremacist and militia groups, issues a wake-up call about law enforcement’s dangerously lax approach to far-right violence.

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Trump’s Plan to Rewrite the History of Jan. 6

It was an insurrection. Pardoning the perpetrators won’t change that.

Michael Waldman

January 7, 2025

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State Courts Can Provide Much-Needed Protection From Voter Deception

This past election, some state courts stepped in to protect the citizen initiative process from state-sponsored deception, while others refused. Their decisions influenced election outcomes.

Alice Clapman, Stuart DeButts

January 7, 2025

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State Courts Can Provide Much-Needed Protection From Voter Deception
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Trump Pardoning Jan. 6 Insurrectionists Would Endorse Attacks on Democracy

Rewarding people who tried to ignite an insurrection turns the pardon power on its head.

Joyce Vance

January 3, 2025

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Trump Pardoning Jan. 6 Insurrectionists Would Endorse Attacks on Democracy

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