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  • Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights

Jan. 6: The Long Path to Insurrection

The January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol wasn’t ignited by President Donald J. Trump’s speech a mile away at the White House Ellipse. The spark that resulted in the firestorm that threatens our democracy was ignited much earlier. 

As Congress’ nine-member Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack holds hearings to reveal plot lines behind the insurrection, the Southern Poverty Law Center takes a comprehensive look.

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Two Years after Insurrection

A Call to Action

The Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol made clear the urgent need to fortify and strengthen our democracy if it is to endure for generations to come. This report offers are a series of concrete recommendations to address both long-festering issues and those unearthed in the wake of the insurrection.

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One Year after Insurrection