
McEachin: Jan. 6 insurrection was ‘assault on America’s values’
January 6th was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history, as a mob of insurrectionists and seditionists attacked our nation’s Capitol and the seat of our democracy.

January 6th was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history, as a mob of insurrectionists and seditionists attacked our nation’s Capitol and the seat of our democracy.

One year ago today insurrectionists launched a violent assault on the home of American democracy.

Jan. 6 marked the continuation of a trend of falsehoods — and tragically, the lies that spawned this act of insurrection are still present in American politics.

Local activists will host a virtual gathering on Thursday to reflect on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol one year ago, respectfully acknowledge those who died, and advocate for preserving democracy in the United States by protecting voting rights.

Despotism has become our new normal.

When we wage war, we dehumanize — then kill — a specific segment of humanity.

The end of one year and the beginning of another offers the occasion to reflect on what has changed and what remains the same.

Seventh District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger announced Wednesday that she will run for re-election in the 2022 midterms.

Between the riots, lockdowns, political theater, and COVID-19 mandates, 2021 was one for the history books.

President Joe Biden today signed into law Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s legislation to recognize atomic veterans as part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
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