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The Psychological Research That Helps Explain the Election

The Psychological Research That Helps Explain the Election | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Maria Konnikova on the psychological research—including studies on “cultural tightness” and “optimism bias”—that helps explain the rise of Donald Trump.
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February 26, 2021 1:44 AM
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FBI: Rochester man arrested after smashing window at Capitol, threatening to kill Pence and Pelosi

FBI: Rochester man arrested after smashing window at Capitol, threatening to kill Pence and Pelosi | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
According to a criminal complaint, Dominic Pezzola known as 'Spaz' was arrested on Friday for obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of government property and restricted buildings or grounds in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
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February 24, 2021 11:29 AM
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Former North Miami Beach Police Officer Charged With Taking Part In Capitol Riot

Former North Miami Beach Police Officer Charged With Taking Part In Capitol Riot | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Nicholas Lentz, 41, is charged with entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/2ZFs15b
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February 24, 2021 10:49 AM
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Notorious ‘eye gouger’ who allegedly beat Capitol police with a pipe revealed to be a former NYPD cop

Notorious ‘eye gouger’ who allegedly beat Capitol police with a pipe revealed to be a former NYPD cop | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
A retired NYPD officer turned himself in to the FBI this Monday for his role in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, after being accused of using a pipe to attack Capitol police officers. According to NBC New York, Thomas Webster was once assigned to work perimeter security at City Hall and at Graci
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February 24, 2021 10:14 AM
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'Stop killing us': Attacks on Asian Americans highlight rise in hate incidents amid COVID-19

'Stop killing us': Attacks on Asian Americans highlight rise in hate incidents amid COVID-19 | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
After a series of attacks on Asian Americans, including a 91-year-old man in California, activists say more must be done to curb violence and racism.
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February 24, 2021 8:29 AM
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Hitler becomes chancellor – The Holocaust Explained: Designed for schools

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February 24, 2021 7:44 AM
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Authoritarians rise to power by finding ways to go around the law: tyranny expert

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February 22, 2021 12:06 PM
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Olympian Klete Keller, part of Capitol riot, turns himself in to feds

Olympian Klete Keller, part of Capitol riot, turns himself in to feds | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Olympian and former Phoenix resident Klete Keller, involved in the Capitol riot, turned himself in to authorities and was charged with three crimes.
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February 22, 2021 11:37 AM
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Progressives Can't Merely 'Play Defense' Against Trump

Progressives Can't Merely 'Play Defense' Against Trump | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Conservatives are going after Social Security and Medicare, and a civil society. We must take the fight to them.
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February 22, 2021 10:32 AM
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Ted Cruz went to Cancún during Texas's winter storm crisis. It's okay to be jealous.

Ted Cruz went to Cancún during Texas's winter storm crisis. It's okay to be jealous. | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Ted Cruz took his daughters to Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic and while millions in Texas are without power and heat and opposing stimulus. It's shameless.
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February 22, 2021 6:26 AM
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Good Riddance to Rush Limbaugh

Good Riddance to Rush Limbaugh | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
When is it acceptable to celebrate a person’s death?
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February 19, 2021 9:08 PM
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White Supremacist Teen Terrorist Planned Racial Attacks And Gets Lite Sentence |

White Supremacist Teen Terrorist Planned Racial Attacks And Gets Lite Sentence | | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
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February 19, 2021 6:34 PM
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Is Turning Points USA a Recruitment Organization For Young White Supremacists? |

Is Turning Points USA a Recruitment Organization For Young White Supremacists? | | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
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February 26, 2021 3:04 AM
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US CAPITOL POLICE: FENCING SHOULD STAY UP UNTIL SEPT | CNN | wfmz.com

US CAPITOL POLICE: FENCING SHOULD STAY UP UNTIL SEPT | CNN | wfmz.com | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Capitol Police want razor wire to stay up around the Capitol all summer.
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February 24, 2021 12:49 PM
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Two Trump supporters charged for allegedly threatening officials to overturn the 2020 election

Two Trump supporters charged for allegedly threatening officials to overturn the 2020 election | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
In Michigan — which saw more than its share of political extremism in recent months — state Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced criminal charges against two men accused of threatening officials on Tuesday.The men are 62-year-old Daniel Thompson, who is from Clare County, Michigan, an
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February 24, 2021 11:09 AM
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GOP officials stunned by new party members who are only interested in 'blowing things up'

GOP officials stunned by new party members who are only interested in 'blowing things up' | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
In a column for the conservative Bulwark, two high-ranking officials in the Wisconsin Republican Party revealed that they tried to pass a resolution condemning violence by either side of the political sphere only to see it shot down by extremist members drawn to the party by Donald Trump.Accordin
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February 24, 2021 10:31 AM
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Rise in attacks on elderly Asian Americans in Bay Area prompts new special response unit

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February 24, 2021 9:34 AM
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Trump’s Racism: An Oral History

Trump’s Racism: An Oral History | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
His racism and intolerance have always been in evidence; only slowly did he begin to understand how to use them to his advantage.
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February 24, 2021 8:14 AM
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Why Jail Time Helped Hitler Eventually Become Germany's Dictator

Why Jail Time Helped Hitler Eventually Become Germany's Dictator | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
The horrific dictator's beginnings.
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February 22, 2021 12:52 PM
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The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936: Inauguration of the Olympic Torch Relay | The Holocaust Encyclopedia

The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936: Inauguration of the Olympic Torch Relay | The Holocaust Encyclopedia | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
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February 22, 2021 11:58 AM
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Klete Keller, Olympic gold medalist, was in US Capitol riot crowd

Klete Keller, Olympic gold medalist, was in US Capitol riot crowd | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Klete Keller, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was reportedly part of the insurrection mob at the U.S. Capitol last week.
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February 22, 2021 11:16 AM
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Oath Keeper Claims She Was VIP Security At Trump Rally

Oath Keeper Claims She Was VIP Security At Trump Rally | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
Jessica Watkins claims she met with Secret Service agents to provide security for speakers at the Trump event.
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February 22, 2021 10:11 AM
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TX Lawyer Who Dropped Case Against Trump U. Absolutely Coincidentally Nominated For Federal Bench

TX Lawyer Who Dropped Case Against Trump U. Absolutely Coincidentally Nominated For Federal Bench | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
The corruption never ends.
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February 19, 2021 9:25 PM
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Texas lawyer fired for Capitol assault dumped by pro-Trump groups trying to prove election fraud: report

Texas lawyer fired for Capitol assault dumped by pro-Trump groups trying to prove election fraud: report | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
A Texas attorney who was quickly fired as counsel for an insurance company after he posted a video of himself taking part in the Jan. 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that forced lawmakers to flee for their lives is once again out of a job after new clients alleging election fraud fired hi
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'Very fine people': Internet lambastes Trump for unearthed tweet thanking Paul Ryan's Jew-hating challenger

'Very fine people': Internet lambastes Trump for unearthed tweet thanking Paul Ryan's Jew-hating challenger | THE OTHER EYEWITTNESS - news | Scoop.it
In the topsy-turvy world ushered in on November 8, 2016, one adage has held remarkably true: there's a Trump tweet for every situation.So is the case for a newly-unearthed tweet sent by then-candidate Donald Trump to Paul Nehlen, the anti-Semitic GOP candidate for House Speaker Paul Ryan's (R-WI
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