Opinions P.M.: Watch from inside the crowds as the Trump rally turned into the Capitol riot

Right-wing violence will now be a regular feature of American politics; You want healing? Here are some ideas.; Here's what I think happens in Orwell's books based on how I've heard 'Orwellian' used; Law enforcement failed on Jan. 6. It had better get ready for Jan. 20.; New revelations about Trump's cruelty demand a bigger response; Pelosi once again plays politics with impeachment; Trump is a clear and present danger; The ugly booby traps Pompeo is setting for Biden; Biden shouldn't replace this Trump administration official; We need a better way of distributing the covid-19 vaccine. Here's how to do it.; Progressives know best how to turn the page on the Trump years. Biden should listen.; Cartoon by Matt Davies; The post-insurrection chat; Petri Dishes on 'absquatulating'; We must end the post-truth society; Republicans usually revere the free market. Now, they're cursing it.; Statehood is not just about D.C. anymore ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     Watch from inside the crowds as the Trump rally turned into the Capitol riot Early on Jan. 6, The Post's Kate Woodsome saw signs of the violence to come hours before thousands of Trump loyalists besieged the Capitol. Video ●  By Joy Yi and Kate Woodsome ●  Read more »   Right-wing violence will now be a regular feature of American politics The Capitol Hill putsch was not a one-off, but a warning of what's to come. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   You want healing? Here are some ideas. A few ways to unite America. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Here's what I think happens in Orwell's books based on how I've heard 'Orwellian' used Napoleon was making Snowball the traitor pig pay the ultimate price: being ratioed. By Alexandra Petri ●  Read more »   Law enforcement failed on Jan. 6. It had better get ready for Jan. 20. D.C.'s mayor is right to demand that federal officials scale up security for the inauguration. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   New revelations about Trump's cruelty demand a bigger response How the use of the 14th Amendment could open the way to a full reckoning. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Pelosi once again plays politics with impeachment The best thing might be to let Trump simply leave in ignominy. By Marc Thiessen ●  Read more »   Trump is a clear and present danger Immediate removal is essential. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   The ugly booby traps Pompeo is setting for Biden With an eye on scoring political points, the secretary of state unveils unseemly measures on Taiwan, Cuba and Yemen's Houthi rebels. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Biden shouldn't replace this Trump administration official Biden should keep this envoy on board to send a powerful message to the families — and captors — of American hostages abroad. By Jason Rezaian ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   We need a better way of distributing the covid-19 vaccine. Here's how to do it. The United States needs a distribution strategy that our fragmented, multilayered health-care system can effectively implement. By Drew Altman ●  Read more »   Progressives know best how to turn the page on the Trump years. Biden should listen. It is vital that the incoming president launch his administration with immediate, bold reforms to address the cascading crises facing the country. By Katrina vanden Heuvel ●  Read more »   Cartoon by Matt Davies An editorial cartoon by Matt Davies of Newsday By Matt Davies ●  Read more »   The post-insurrection chat Read a transcript of my latest talk with readers. Live Chat ●  By Eugene Robinson ●  Read more »   Petri Dishes on 'absquatulating' Read a transcript of my latest talk with readers. Live Chat ●  By Alexandra Petri ●  Read more »   We must end the post-truth society The incentives that perpetuated the Big Lie must end. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Republicans usually revere the free market. Now, they're cursing it. The GOP is feeling the wrath of corporate America for having subverted U.S. democracy and instigated an insurrection. By Max Boot ●  Read more »   Statehood is not just about D.C. anymore To gain the broad nationwide support we need to move similar legislation in the Senate, we need to point out what's in it for others. By Michael D. Brown ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Follow Henry Olsen for email alerts every time Henry publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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