by jpitney | Nov 5, 2022 | Elections, Insurrection, Violence
Odette Yousef & Miles Parks at NPR: As Election Day nears, the recent attack on Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home is increasing concerns over political violence around the midterms. Those concerns were further...
by jpitney | Sep 21, 2022 | Democracy, Insurrection, Reagan
Rep. Liz Cheney: I’ve had three people in my life tell me that it was the words of Ronald Reagan and the model of America that led them to seek freedom here. One was an immigrant who grew up in Castro’s totalitarian regime. Another was a young man who grew up behind...
by jpitney | Sep 19, 2022 | Claremont McKenna College, Insurrection, Journalism, Journalists
From The Student Life: On Tuesday, Claremont McKenna College hosted a forum with three high-profile journalists — all of whom are alumni of the college — to share their experiences covering last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol. The New York Times’ White House...
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 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...
