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Jan. 6, today
Amelia Newcomb
It was a singular moment in modern American history 鈥� the Jan. 6, 2021, protests against certifying President Joe Biden鈥檚 election victory that escalated into deadly rioting at the U.S. Capitol and a tough test for democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. Four years later, as a joint session of Congress meets to certify President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 victory, Graphics Director Jacob Turcotte and contributor Scott Blanchard examine how Americans now view that day. Be sure to take a look.
