The true meaning of 6 January: we must answer Trump’s neofascism with hope | Robert Reich
by Robert Reich from US news | The Guardian on (#5TDWK)
As the first anniversary of the Capitol attack nears, all decent Americans must commit to deprogram this Republican cult. Doing so will mean paying attention to those we left behind
6 January will be the first anniversary one of the most shameful days in American history. On that date in 2021, the United States Capitol was attacked by thousands of armed loyalists to Donald Trump, some intent on killing members of Congress. About 140 officers were injured. Five people died.
Even now, almost a year later, Americans remain confused and divided about the significance of what occurred. Let me offer four basic truths:
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