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Once known as “MAGA Granny,” Pam Hemphill, a Jan. 6 rioter convicted of a misdemeanor who refused a pardon from President Donald Trump, returned on the fifth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol with a message.
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Jan. 6 Rioter Who Refused Pardon Speaks Out
www.huffpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Once known as “MAGA Granny,” Pam Hemphill, a Jan. 6 rioter convicted of a misdemeanor who refused a pardon from President Donald Trump, returned on the fifth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol with a message.
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“Democracy depends on the courage of those who will defend it and on our willingness to hold accountable those who wish to destroy it,” Rep. Bennie Thompson said at a round table five years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Democrats speak on democracy, courage 5 years after Jan. 6 Capitol attack
As some pardoned Jan. 6 defendants are set to hold a march on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol attack, Democrats held a round table. “Democracy depends on the courage of those who will defend it a...
www.nbcwashington.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
“Democracy depends on the courage of those who will defend it and on our willingness to hold accountable those who wish to destroy it,” Rep. Bennie Thompson said at a round table five years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Rep. Raskin: "Republicans today are observing this solemn anniversary by doing exactly nothing. They've even refused to hang up the plaque, which a bipartisan congressional majority voted to put up to honor the officers who defended the Capitol & the peaceful transfer of power."
January 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Rep. Raskin: "Republicans today are observing this solemn anniversary by doing exactly nothing. They've even refused to hang up the plaque, which a bipartisan congressional majority voted to put up to honor the officers who defended the Capitol & the peaceful transfer of power."
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Today, we commemorate January 6 by telling the truth.
We must ensure that history remembers that dreadful day for what it was—an attack on our democracy.
Trump is trying to whitewash the assault he ordered on our Capitol, but Democrats are setting the record straight. Tune in.
We must ensure that history remembers that dreadful day for what it was—an attack on our democracy.
Trump is trying to whitewash the assault he ordered on our Capitol, but Democrats are setting the record straight. Tune in.
After January 6th: Setting the Record Straight on the Capitol Insurrection
YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Today, we commemorate January 6 by telling the truth.
We must ensure that history remembers that dreadful day for what it was—an attack on our democracy.
Trump is trying to whitewash the assault he ordered on our Capitol, but Democrats are setting the record straight. Tune in.
We must ensure that history remembers that dreadful day for what it was—an attack on our democracy.
Trump is trying to whitewash the assault he ordered on our Capitol, but Democrats are setting the record straight. Tune in.
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We will never forget what happened on January 6: Insurrectionists attacked our Capitol with the goal of overturning a free and fair election.
Thanks to our heroic Capitol Police, democracy prevailed.
We must keep fighting for our democracy — as we have for nearly 250 years.
Thanks to our heroic Capitol Police, democracy prevailed.
We must keep fighting for our democracy — as we have for nearly 250 years.
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
We will never forget what happened on January 6: Insurrectionists attacked our Capitol with the goal of overturning a free and fair election.
Thanks to our heroic Capitol Police, democracy prevailed.
We must keep fighting for our democracy — as we have for nearly 250 years.
Thanks to our heroic Capitol Police, democracy prevailed.
We must keep fighting for our democracy — as we have for nearly 250 years.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Five years ago today, Donald Trump ignited a violent mob to attack the Capitol and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
Last year, Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 of those insurrectionists.
It's an assault on American democracy.
Last year, Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 of those insurrectionists.
It's an assault on American democracy.
January 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Five years ago today, Donald Trump ignited a violent mob to attack the Capitol and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
Last year, Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 of those insurrectionists.
It's an assault on American democracy.
Last year, Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 of those insurrectionists.
It's an assault on American democracy.
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It's been 5 years since Donald Trump sent a violent mob to attack our nation's Capitol. Donald Trump has done everything he can to try to rewrite the history of that day, even letting the 1500 insurrectionists, including those who senselessly beat cops, off scot-free. (1/3)
January 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
It's been 5 years since Donald Trump sent a violent mob to attack our nation's Capitol. Donald Trump has done everything he can to try to rewrite the history of that day, even letting the 1500 insurrectionists, including those who senselessly beat cops, off scot-free. (1/3)
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1. Hundreds of corps that pledged to stop donating to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21 have broken their promise over the last 5 years
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
Five years later, these 10 corporations still aren’t funding election deniers
Five years ago today, on January 6, 2021, a violent mob stormed the Capitol building.
popular.info
January 6, 2026 at 1:37 PM
1. Hundreds of corps that pledged to stop donating to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21 have broken their promise over the last 5 years
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
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January 6 Was a Violent Insurrection; It Was Also a Fraud Against the GOP Faithful
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
January 6 Was a Violent Insurrection; It Was Also a Fraud Against the GOP Faithful - emptywheel
Republicans spent much of Jack Smith's deposition asking him about subpoenas targeted toll records. They asked no question about subpoenas targeting Trump's fraudulent grift.
www.emptywheel.net
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
January 6 Was a Violent Insurrection; It Was Also a Fraud Against the GOP Faithful
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
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Minnesota has to come first - always.
Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.
I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.
Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.
I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.
January 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Minnesota has to come first - always.
Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.
I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.
Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.
I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.
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I wrote section 230 to protect user speech, not a company's own speech. I've long said AI chatbot outputs are not protected by 230 and that it is not a close call. Given that the Trump administration is going to the mat to protect pedophiles, states should step in to hold Musk and X accountable.
I am not a Section 230 expert but being that Twitter is creating and publishing these photos I wonder if they actually have any civil legal protection? @kenwhite.bsky.social ? @akivamcohen.bsky.social ?
What X is allowing Grok to do is unlawful or regulatory-illegal in multiple jurisdictions, creates clear DSA violations, and continues despite regulator scrutiny. The images do not need to be pornographic, non-consensual sexualised or intimate depictions are enough.
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
I wrote section 230 to protect user speech, not a company's own speech. I've long said AI chatbot outputs are not protected by 230 and that it is not a close call. Given that the Trump administration is going to the mat to protect pedophiles, states should step in to hold Musk and X accountable.
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So Trump threw Machado under the bus due to fear she couldn't get Venezuela's powerful defense & security forces under control. Key question is what happens if Rodriguez can't do this either. Reminder: these people were all hand-picked by Maduro.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Exclusive | CIA Concluded Regime Loyalists Were Best Placed to Lead Venezuela After Maduro
President Trump was briefed on an intelligence report that found the country’s opposition would struggle to lead a temporary government.
www.wsj.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM
So Trump threw Machado under the bus due to fear she couldn't get Venezuela's powerful defense & security forces under control. Key question is what happens if Rodriguez can't do this either. Reminder: these people were all hand-picked by Maduro.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Captain Mark Kelly earned his rank.
Now his decades of service are being attacked by a drunk and a draft dodger.
All because he reminded our military to stay true to their oath, his right as both a veteran and an American.
Now his decades of service are being attacked by a drunk and a draft dodger.
All because he reminded our military to stay true to their oath, his right as both a veteran and an American.
January 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Captain Mark Kelly earned his rank.
Now his decades of service are being attacked by a drunk and a draft dodger.
All because he reminded our military to stay true to their oath, his right as both a veteran and an American.
Now his decades of service are being attacked by a drunk and a draft dodger.
All because he reminded our military to stay true to their oath, his right as both a veteran and an American.
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Platner with white supremacist Richard Ward.
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Platner with white supremacist Richard Ward.
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Five years ago today, the Thug-In-Chief Donald Trump, led an insurrection against the United States. He was impeached by Dems in the House, but Senate Republicans - led by Mitch McConnell - had NO GUTS and chose not to convict.
January 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Five years ago today, the Thug-In-Chief Donald Trump, led an insurrection against the United States. He was impeached by Dems in the House, but Senate Republicans - led by Mitch McConnell - had NO GUTS and chose not to convict.
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
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When oil and tech CEOs are in the loop about his plans to invade a sovereign nation and Congress isn’t, that’s all you need to know about the legitimacy of his actions.
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
When oil and tech CEOs are in the loop about his plans to invade a sovereign nation and Congress isn’t, that’s all you need to know about the legitimacy of his actions.
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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The rate of global mean sea level rise has increased from ~2.1 mm/year in 1993 to ~4.5 mm/year in 2023. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
The rate of global sea level rise doubled during the past three decades - Communications Earth & Environment
Global mean sea level rise amounted to 4.5 mm per year as a result of warming oceans and melting land ice, more than twice the rate of 2.1 mm/year observed at the start of satellite data in 1993, base...
www.nature.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The rate of global mean sea level rise has increased from ~2.1 mm/year in 1993 to ~4.5 mm/year in 2023. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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On this day in 1884, Harry “Bucky” Lew was born in Lowell.
In 1902, he became the first African-American to play professional basketball.
He’s still not in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
In 1902, he became the first African-American to play professional basketball.
He’s still not in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
January 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
On this day in 1884, Harry “Bucky” Lew was born in Lowell.
In 1902, he became the first African-American to play professional basketball.
He’s still not in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
In 1902, he became the first African-American to play professional basketball.
He’s still not in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Millions are losing health care and premiums are rising. What are we hearing from Mar-a-Lago… Caviar anyone?
Caviar station and ice sculpture at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago party as food banks continue to be stretched thin
January 3, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Millions are losing health care and premiums are rising. What are we hearing from Mar-a-Lago… Caviar anyone?
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“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
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At the end of our 75th anniversary @civilrightsorg.bsky.social & slam the door on 2025, we recommit to a more perfect union, refusing to be silent or to stop marching forward as a hate-filled minority attack civil rights & the democracy they uphold. We were built for this!
Our latest Civil Rights Monitor poll reveals a troubling divide in satisfaction with the country's direction. While net satisfaction among white voters increased 29 points in the last year, nonwhite voters became 14 points more dissatisfied.
December 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
At the end of our 75th anniversary @civilrightsorg.bsky.social & slam the door on 2025, we recommit to a more perfect union, refusing to be silent or to stop marching forward as a hate-filled minority attack civil rights & the democracy they uphold. We were built for this!