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Trying to Make Sense of the Capital Riots

Crossing Party Lines

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On Wednesday, January 6th, a crowd stormed the Capitol building. Some walked around. Some took photos. Some vandalized property. Some engaged in violence. Why? And how do Americans feel about what happened?