Why Are Some Latinos Drifting to the Right?
Joel Martinez/The Monitor/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On January 6, Gabriel Garcia—a first-generation Cuban American and former member of the Proud Boys—livestreamed his attempt to breach the Capitol. “How does it feel being a traitor to the country?” he screamed at police officers as…
This Anti-Trans, Pro-Life Activist Was Pardoned by Donald Trump. Now She’s Working for RFK Jr.
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is best known for his famous family name, his anti-vaccine activism, and his unexpected third-party run for president. He’s not particularly well known for his passion for criminal justice reform. And yet, next month, he’s…
This Anti-Trans, Pro-Life Activist Was Pardoned by Donald Trump. Now She’s Working for RFK Jr.
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is best known for his famous family name, his anti-vaccine activism, and his unexpected third-party run for president. He’s not particularly well known for his passion for criminal justice reform. And yet, next month, he’s…
Donald Trump Will Speak at the Libertarian Convention. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds.
Robin Rayne/ZUMA Press Wire Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On Wednesday, the Libertarian Party revealed a special guest speaker at its convention in late May. Surprise! It’s former President Donald Trump. “This momentous occasion will mark the first time a former President directly addresses…
January 6 Rioter Derrick Evans Could Return to the Capitol—as a Congressman
Mother Jones illustration; Will Price/West Virginia Legislative Photography/AP; Courtesy DOJ Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Derrick Evans had served only 37 days as a freshman West Virginia state legislator when he livestreamed himself storming the US Capitol on January 6. “Derrick Evans is in…
Trump Says States Could Prosecute Women for Abortions Under His Watch
Robin Rayne/Zuma Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Eight years ago, in his 2016 run for president, Donald Trump said that women who have abortions should be criminally charged. “There has to be some form of punishment,” Trump said at the time. The comment caused…