Jan. 6
A Violent Inheritance
America’s political violence and constitutional crises resemble its own 19th-century past more than they do other countries that have slid toward authoritarianism. Revisiting that formative period of U.S. history can help us better understand our moment — and offer hope that we can survive our current turmoil.
Pardoning Political Violence
Experts say a pardon for Jan. 6 defendants could embolden those willing to engage in political violence and legitimize the conspiracy theories that drove crowds to the U.S. Capitol four years ago.