What Happened During the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Why?

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On January 6, 2021, insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. It includes excerpts from texts that explore the ways in which inflammatory language, disinformation, and white supremacy were contributing causes of the insurrection. 

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Resources in Response to the Events at the U.S. Capitol

This collection provides a select set of resources to support educators in leading conversation on the events at the U.S. Capitol on January, 6, 2021.

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Against Domestic Insurrection - A Prayer by Alden Solovy

A prayer in response to the rioting and attacks on the U.S. Capitol.

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Democracy Under Attack - Lesson Plans and Strategies

A selection of resources to assist teachers in responding to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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