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January 16, 2021

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Republicans Rethink “Law and Order” Once They Become Its Target

Much of Congress thinks rules are for other people.

By Nick Martin

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All That’s Left of Trumpism Is Hilariously Stupid, Deadly Serious Social Media Stunts

MAGA Nation’s thirst for viral clout is going to get more people killed.

By Laura Bassett

	Impeaching Trump Is a Pyrrhic Victory Even if the Senate votes to convict the president, it would come at a cost.By Walter Shapiro

	The Call Is Coming From Inside the House (and Senate) Can members of Congress trust each other to keep their colleagues safe?By Matt Ford

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	Against a Domestic Terrorism Law We have enough cops, and they don’t need new laws. What happened on January 6 requires a political, not criminal response. By Alex Pareene

	A War Photographer Embeds With the Capitol Hill MobRon Haviv, who once covered a coup attempt in Panama, followed rioters through a broken window into the seat of his own nation’s legislative branch. By Bob Moser

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