Cesar Sayoc Jr.

Why Trump Is Anointing Ashli Babbitt as MAGA’s First Martyr

If the base believes they are being prosecuted and even “assassinated,” they will justify anything to reject Democratic rule and future elections that deprive them of power.

Wajahat Ali

BEHIND BARS

MAGA Mail Bomber Cesar Sayoc Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Sayoc, 57, pleaded guilty in March to sending 16 crudely made pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Trump. “I know that I am a very sick man,” he said at his sentencing.

Audrey McNamara

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STICKS AND STONES

Don’t Make America Violent Again

Despite martial rhetoric, we are living in extraordinarily peaceful times. There’s no guarantee things will stay that way, but detoxifying our political rhetoric would up the odds.

Matt Lewis