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January 6 Capitol riot Qanon Shaman man | Chris Kleponis/Sipa USA/Newscom

Capitol Riot

The Capitol Riot Was Never Going To Succeed

The intruders created plenty of mayhem, but it was a farcical coup attempt doomed from the start.

Steven Greenhut | 6.24.2022 8:00 AM

sipaphotoseleven983012 | Michael Nigro

January 6

Don't Make Every Day January 6

The Capitol riot was awful, but it shouldn't serve as an excuse to violate civil liberties.

Robby Soave | 1.6.2022 10:27 AM

zumaamericastwentynine726922 | Cheney Orr/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Reason Roundup

'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley Gets 41 Months in Prison

Plus: Detroit schools close on Fridays just because, Scott Alexander offers a plausible ivermectin theory, and more...

Robby Soave | 11.18.2021 9:30 AM

rollcallpix135746 | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom

Capitol Building

Police Kill Suspect Who Rammed Vehicle Into U.S. Capitol Barricade: 1 Officer Dead, 1 Wounded

The suspect, 25-year-old Noah Green, is reportedly connected to the Nation of Islam.

Robby Soave | 4.2.2021 5:15 PM

covphotos117120 | Greg Nash/POOL/CNP/startraksphoto/Greg Nash/POOL via CNP/InStar/Cover Images/Newscom

Reason Roundup

Impeachment Evidence Leaves Republicans Cold, Dems Hot, and America Tired

Plus: Dems ask FDA to change abortion pill prescribing rule, Vice targets Clubhouse, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 2.11.2021 9:30 AM

zumaamericastwentynine664144 | Michael Nigro/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

January 6

There's Still No Evidence Antifa Was Significantly Involved in the Capitol Riots

Trump supporters did this, and everyone knows it.

Robby Soave | 1.15.2021 2:00 PM

Impeachment

Grounds for Impeachment

Solicitation, not just incitement.

Stephen E. Sachs |The Volokh Conspiracy | 1.11.2021 8:36 AM

trump-riot | Lev Radin/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

January 6

West Virginia Lawmaker and Man Photographed at Pelosi's Desk Among Those Arrested for Capitol Riot

Proposals are already being floated for new unnecessary laws and punishments to address the riots.

C.J. Ciaramella | 1.8.2021 4:25 PM

captrespass_1161x653 | Lev Radin/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Criminal Justice

What Should Happen to the Capitol Invaders?

Now more than ever, it’s important to separate feelings of anger from the needs of justice.

Scott Shackford | 1.8.2021 3:15 PM

krtphotoslive895513 | Stephen M. Dowell/TNS/Newscom

January 6

Citing Trump's Rhetoric, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Resigns

"That behavior was unconscionable for our country."

Robby Soave | 1.7.2021 10:16 PM

zumaamericastwentynine619349 | Douglas Christian/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Reason Roundup

Don't Give the Capitol Rioters Power Over Tech and Policing Policy

Plus: National Association of Manufacturers calls on Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, Trump's response to the riot, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 1.7.2021 9:40 AM

Capitol | Robby Soave / Reason

January 6

Trump Supporters Stormed the Capitol, Smashed Its Windows, and Fought the Police

What I saw from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol building.

Robby Soave | 1.6.2021 4:00 PM

CapitolRiot | Image via Twitter: https://twitter.com/igorbobic/status/1346899437520621568

January 6

Congress Suspends Electoral College Certification as Protesters Storm U.S. Capitol

Wild scenes are unfolding at the U.S. Capitol, which is now on lockdown amid clashes between pro-Trump protestors and police.

Eric Boehm | 1.6.2021 2:47 PM

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Policy

People, Justice, Common Sense Prevail in Capitol Hill Sledding

Despite efforts by police to crack down on fun, much sledding happened in D.C. on Thursday.

Jim Pagels | 3.5.2015 5:35 PM

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