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One year later, Rep. Dean Phillips recalls shock, violence of Capitol attack

One year later, Rep. Dean Phillips recalls shock, violence of Capitol attack

On Jan. 6, 2021, an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, leading to five deaths and interrupting the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. One year later, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, who was in the U.S. Capitol that day, shared his memories with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Sharon McMahon on Jan. 6: 'We will remember this day for the rest of American history'

Sharon McMahon on Jan. 6: 'We will remember this day for the rest of American history'

With over 700,000 followers on Instagram, Sharon McMahon is known by some as “America’s government teacher.” On the one-year anniversary of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, she remembered and reacted to the events of that day with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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The Biden administration is all in on EVs, but what about public transit?

The Biden administration is all in on EVs, but what about public transit?

Last year’s infrastructure bill includes a significant investment in electric vehicle charging stations — along with new roads and highway expansions. Public transit gets a much smaller piece of the pie.
by Paul Huttner

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Ask us anything: The U.S. Constitution

Ask us anything: The U.S. Constitution

One year ago, insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, some invoking rights protected by the U.S. Constitution as they busted through doors and onto the floor of the congressional chamber. Did they get the Constitution right? Were their actions in keeping with any of the 27 amendments? Did you know there were 27 amendments? It’s OK — you can tell us. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota AG Ellison quarantining outside U.S. with COVID-19

Minnesota AG Ellison quarantining outside U.S. with COVID-19

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he’s quarantining outside the country after testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement Wednesday night, Ellison said he was experiencing only mild symptoms thanks to having been vaccinated and boosted.
by The Associated Press

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'Hatred in the eyes': How racist rage animated Jan. 6 riots

'Hatred in the eyes': How racist rage animated Jan. 6 riots

The Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection by pro-Trump supporters and right-wing group members shattered the sense of security that many had long felt at the Capitol as rioters forcefully delayed the certification of President Joe Biden’s election victory.
by The Associated Press

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A year after Jan. 6, divisions and disinformation persist

A year after Jan. 6, divisions and disinformation persist

A year after an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the certification of Joe Biden’s election as president, Democratic officeholders are ringing alarm bells about the future of democracy while many Republicans are silent.
by Mark Zdechlik

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