AP3 members train in Washington state. Credit: Obtained by ProPublica

Armed and Underground: Inside the Turbulent, Secret World of an American Militia

⚠️ This story discusses threats of violence and contains a racial slur. ⚠️This story was originally published by ProPublica. By: Joshua Kaplan ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Reporting HighlightsMilitias After… Read the Rest… “Armed and Underground: Inside the Turbulent, Secret World of an American Militia”

Otherism

As we come into the new year, let’s talk about “otherism,” the tactic of denigrating and objectifying an opponent, out group or minority, hobby, interest, or any alternative [viewpoint] by highlighting and amplifying differences and stereotypes in order to achieve support for a favoured group, position, or interest, etc.. Racism… Read the Rest… “Otherism”

On Treason

So, I want to talk about 6 January 2021 and the attack on the US Capitol building in Washington, DC. There are a few reasons for this: 1) It’s important that we, as a nation, bring clarity to what happened and maintain focus on the attack until justice is served;… Read the Rest… “On Treason”

Dobbs v. Jackson

For half a century, Roe v. Wade, 410 U. S. 113 (1973), and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, 505 U. S. 833 (1992), have protected the liberty and equality of women. Roe held, and Casey reaffirmed, that the Constitution safeguards a woman’s right to decide for herself whether… Read the Rest… “Dobbs v. Jackson”