Robin Abcarian: Scandal, villainy, treachery — the Jan. 6 committee report is replete with juicy bits The final report from the House Jan. 6 committee is a true gift to the American people. Los Angeles Times · Dec 29, 2022
Jury selection for Proud Boys trial to resume next month Jury selection for the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants will resume in early January after a holiday break The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
Proud Boys’ Tarrio testified Jan. 6 assault ‘shocked’ him, despite contrary evidence MIAMI — A month before his arrest in Miami this year, the leader of a far-right nationalist organization was questioned by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol — but he did not keep his mouth shut like several other witnesses by invoking his… Miami Herald · Dec 23, 2022
Jan 6 committee releases testimony transcripts from 34 Trump supporters who pleaded the Fifth Among the witnesses pleading the Fifth was Roger Stone, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the leaders of far-right groups the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Nedra Rhone: Black, transgender, person with a disability? Must be Santa The last thing Nick Sweeney expected while filming a documentary about Santa Claus was that he would come face-to-face with the Proud Boys, the far-right organization with members currently on trial for seditious conspiracy charges in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
The War on Christmas Drag Shows GOP endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric inspired armed fascist groups to harass queer events, spurring a diverse, celebratory community response. Texas Observer · Dec 21, 2022
Proud Boys: Not beaten by Jan. 6 In the wake of Jan. 6, vanguard of American fascism has "reformed" — now they're Christian nationalist warriors Salon · Dec 21, 2022
Proud Boys trial moves forward as January 6 panel prepares report Defence lawyers previously called for jury selection to be postponed to 2023 due to ‘combustible’ political climate. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022
A very American coup attempt: Jan 6 panel lays bare Trump’s bid for power Executive summary of report released by House panel investigating January 6 details a failed self-coup The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2022
AP News Digest 7 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Jury selection to begin in Proud Boys Jan. 6 sedition trial Jury selection is expected to get underway Monday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the extremist group The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Here's a timeline of the January 6 hearings that led to criminal charges being recommended against Donald Trump Let's look at what happened during the January 6 committee hearings up until now. ABC News · Dec 19, 2022
Trial to begin Monday for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. Will he testify? In the uneasy days before Congress met in January 2021 to certify the presidential election, Enrique Tarrio and other senior members of the Proud Boys plotted a rebellion at the U.S. Capitol building to stop the lawful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden, federal authorities say. Miami Herald · Dec 17, 2022
Anti-abortion activists indicted for blocking NYC Planned Parenthood door told staff: ‘We’re going to make sure we terrorize you’ NEW YORK — Two anti-abortion activists known for creating chaos when they visit New York were indicted Friday for blocking access to a lower Manhattan Planned Parenthood clinic, federal prosecutors said. Tribune News Service · Dec 17, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022 Ald. Sigcho-Lopez calls for hearings on CPD officer suspended over ties to the Proud Boys The department’s handling of the probe “points out a much bigger problem about how internal affairs — and how, in general, the police department — is accountable to the public,” the alderperson said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022 Francis Parker evacuated due to bomb threat days after right-wing attacks on sex ed program The elite Chicago private school in Lincoln Park was targeted with an emailed threat that warned a bomb would be placed on the school grounds, Chicago police said.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2022 Why should Santa be white or cis? The camp where anyone can learn to be Father Christmas An Australian film-maker has followed three new Santas – one trans, one black and one disabled – as they learn the ropes, while their fellow Father Christmases adapt to the times
Salon · Dec 9, 2022 Why MAGA is obsessed with drag shows You don't need a doctorate in women's studies to know gender is a performance — "RuPaul's Drag Race" proves it
Tribune News Service · Dec 9, 2022 Florida school board member defends against criticism over welcoming Proud Boys’ support MIAMI — A new Broward School Board member is being denounced by civil-rights groups, LGBTQ leaders and two of her fellow board members after saying she welcomes support from all kinds of groups, even the far-right Proud Boys.
Salon · Dec 8, 2022 Race riot: Jan. 6 as white supremacy My research reveals clear links between white supremacist attitudes and support for the Jan. 6 insurrection
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022 Proud Boys founder tells Kanye West Scotland is 'most woke country in the world' A FAR-RIGHT political commentator has called Scotland “the most woke country in the world” during an interview with Kanye West.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Fight over officer testimony roils Proud Boys sedition case A legal fight has erupted over a Washington D
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022 Mother confronts Ohio police officer after he high-fives Proud Boys outside drag storytime event An internal debate over security reportedly led to the cancellation, a school manager said
Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022 ‘Worst decision of his life.’ Jan. 6 defendant from California seeks leniency at sentencing SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tommy Frederick Allan says he knows he’s going to prison, that after scaling the walls of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, on a rope, stealing an American flag and some documents from the Senate chamber and later declaring on social media that it was the…
Miami Herald · Nov 30, 2022 Editorial: Trump dines with white supremacist. Does he condemn his views? What do you think? Perhaps it’s a mere coincidence that Donald Trump, white nationalists and far-right extremists find themselves so often mentioned in the same sentence.