January 6th is a Warning

The violent attack on our democracy has become a symbol within apocalyptic narratives of right-wing extremists, and we need to take seriously the threat of right-wing extremists domestic terrorism.

One year ago today, the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 was perpetrated by thousands of individuals, but there was not a singular narrative that motivate each of those individuals in the same way.

There were right-wing extremist militia groups and networks that planned and coordinated the attack, including groups such as the Proud Boys, Oa…