by jpitney | Jun 24, 2022 | Civility, Elections, Violence
Tom Nichols at The Atlantic: Our elections work because they are run by ordinary citizens at the state and local level who either were elected or volunteered to help administer the vote as a matter of civic duty. This is a wondrous thing: community volunteers...
by jpitney | Jun 23, 2022 | Journalism, Journalists, Russia, Ukraine
From RSF: Following a visit to Ukraine from 24 May to 3 June to investigate Ukrainian photo-journalist Maks Levin’s death, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is releasing a report with information and evidence indicating that Levin and his friend and bodyguard were...
by jpitney | Jun 22, 2022 | Crime, Insurrection, Public Service
Yesterday’s J6 hearing featured brave public servants who paid a price for doing their duty Rusty Bowers: It is painful to have friends who have been such a help to me turn on me with such rancor. I may in the eyes of men not hold correct opinions or act...
by jpitney | Jun 21, 2022 | Elections, Violence
Dareh Gregorian at NBC: Eric Greitens, the embattled former Missouri governor-turned-GOP Senate candidate, released a campaign ad Monday in which he and a group of armed men in tactical gear are on the hunt for “RINOs” — Republicans in name only....
by jpitney | Jun 20, 2022 | Civility, Impeachment, Insurrection, Violence
Here is the letter. Addressed to my wife, sent to my home, threatening the life of my family. The Darkness is spreading courtesy of cowardly leaders fearful of truth. Is the what you want @GOP? Pastors? https://t.co/YimZJcFp4W pic.twitter.com/BBgZ6Teur3 — Adam...
