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A Marine's College Essay May Hold a Clue to His Role on January 6
Christopher Warnagiris wrote about the relatively obscure Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who has become a surprise rock star of the alt-right.
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The Warning Lights Are Flashing Red for America
We are no longer observers of the distressed futures that afflict other people. We are those people now.
What Drove a West Virginia Democrat to Storm the Capitol on January 6?
Four years after being elected to the Parkersburg City Council with help from progressives, Eric Barber was all in for Trump.
Capitol Rioter Admits False Statements to FBI, but Prosecutors Haven't Charged Him With a Felony
The Justice Department frequently charges Muslims with felonies for making false statements to federal agents.
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Everything Democrats Didn’t Do in 2021
From protecting the vote to raising the minimum wage to action on global warming, in the past year, the Democrats did none of it.
Origins of Covid
How the Pursuit of Unknown Viruses Risks Triggering the Next Pandemic
Pandemic prediction spawned a multimillion-dollar research industry, but many scientists warn that viral forecasting is a dangerous mirage.
The 9/11 Wars
Humanitarian Exemptions to Crushing U.S. Sanctions Do Little to Prevent Collapse of Afghanistan’s Economy
More Afghan people may die from sanctions than from 20 years of war.
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The U.S. Military Is a Machine of Impunity
Wartime savagery requires that its perpetrators are told that their actions are acceptable — maybe heroic — and must not cease.
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The 10 Worst Americans of 2021
At Christmas we traditionally reflect upon our blessings and forgive those who have trespassed against us. Let’s not this year.
Son of the South
Rep. Jim Cooper’s family rose to power over centuries through slavery and segregation. Will their legacy endanger his seat?