Doug Mastriano’s Confederate photo exemplifies his ties to right-wing extremism
Experts in extremism say fanatical far-right groups and ideas have solidified their grip on the Republican Party since Jan. 6.
By Nick Vachon - September 08, 2022
Experts in extremism say fanatical far-right groups and ideas have solidified their grip on the Republican Party since Jan. 6.
By Nick Vachon - September 08, 2022
For people of color, including many in Congress, the attack was an eerily familiar display of white supremacist violence, this time at the very seat of American democracy.
By Associated Press - January 08, 2022
In 2020, Mississippi residents voted to replace the Confederate design on their state flag.
By Oliver Willis - April 13, 2021
Donald Trump has led the push against removing Confederate monuments.
By Donna Provencher - December 23, 2020
The South Carolina senator is in favor of local control of education — except when he’s not.
By Josh Israel - December 14, 2020
Ballot measures containing progressive policies were approved by voters across the country.
By Emily Singer - November 04, 2020
‘Each generation, there has been someone to pick up the torch.’
By Associated Press - September 13, 2020
Democrats say the Department of Defense’s new policy excluding the display of Pride flags on military installations should be changed.
By Casey Quinlan - August 04, 2020
Trump has defended the flying of the Confederate flag, but most Americans disapprove of it.
By Associated Press - July 17, 2020
A new Quinnipiac poll showed ‘no upside, no silver lining, no encouraging trend’ for Trump.
By Emily Singer - July 15, 2020
The Marine Corps has already banned the display of Confederate symbols on its installations.
By Associated Press - July 07, 2020
Trump also slammed NASCAR for banning the Confederate flag at its events.
By Emily Singer - July 06, 2020
Also: Oklahoma expands Medicaid and Congress unveils an ambitious climate proposal.
By Dan Desai Martin - July 03, 2020
The racist Confederate symbol was added to the Mississippi flag in 1894.
By Associated Press - June 29, 2020
‘The emotional distress that the current flag perpetuates on people of color extends throughout the United States,’ said the chair of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus.
By Associated Press - June 24, 2020
Gov. Tate Reeves is facing criticism over his slow response to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Josh Israel - April 06, 2020
The former South Carolina governor said that the Confederate flag was a positive thing until white supremacist Dylann Roof ‘hijacked’ it.
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