The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol wrapped up its work in a historic hearing on Dec. 19, 2022. Over the past few months, the committee has made it clear in no uncertain terms that former president Donald Trump spurred a violent mob to march to the U.S. Capitol and subvert American democracy.
Since moving from North Carolina to Massachusetts five years ago, I’ve heard over and over again that I must be so relieved to live somewhere more progressive and accepting—somewhere that isn’t as “backward” as the South.
These statements don’t surprise me anymore, but they do make me sad. There’s no doubt that many Southern states are the home of some of the most extreme anti-abortion, anti-trans, and anti-voter laws in the country.
Here at Daily Kos, we believe in fighting hard for what matters and celebrating the wins whenever possible. We’ve been through highs and lows, but when we win, we win big.
This year, the Daily Kos activism team launched a long-term campaign to confirm progressive, fair-minded federal judicial nominees who are committed to justice for all and represent all of America—not just the wealthy, white, and privileged.