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What is it about Angela Davis the civil rights leader, feminist, scholar and prison abolition advocate that’s earned her respect all those years? MPR News Host Angela Davis talked to her about the latest turmoil in Washington, D.C., and why she still has hope America will see a more equitable society.
The full extent of the assault on the U.S. Capitol is coming into sharper focus, with scenes of violence so vast they are difficult to grasp. New videos and witness accounts reveal the sinister nature of the assault. And they point to the crowd as a force determined to occupy the inner sanctums of Congress and hunt down leaders. - Records show Fervent Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover - Scrutinizing videos and photos How online sleuths identified rioters at the Capitol
Minnesota’s National Guard will contribute to an increased military presence in Washington for the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden next week. The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in Washington, D.C., by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states. - Related As inauguration nears, concerns grow of more violence
As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — "incitement of insurrection" — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press. - Trump remains defiant Amid calls to resign - Stauber says he is 'disappointed' in Trump But doesn't support impeachment - Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania Second GOP senator now urging Trump to resign
For most of her adult life, sobriety has been hard for Heather Russell to maintain. When the pandemic hit, she worried she’d go back to drinking, after nearly a year of sobriety. Instead, Russell says 2020 was a lesson in tapping resilience she didn’t know she had. - MPR News with Angela Davis What alcohol and drug use recovery is like during the pandemic - During the pandemic Addiction recovery organizations scramble to keep treating patients
Instead of riding out the virus alone, a personal care assistant and her 101-year-old client decided to quarantine together — and beat the odds. Listen to this story on MPR News. - Sign up Latest COVID-19 updates in our morning newsletter - Understanding COVID Today Analysis of COVID-19 numbers in Minnesota
A vain emperor gets more than he bargained for when two weavers promise to make him a suit with special powers. What happens when he puts it on? Find out in The Emperor's New Clothes, the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring music by George Frideric Handel and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
Three days before the Capitol riot, the Pentagon asked the U.S Capitol Police if it needed National Guard manpower. And on Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents. The police turned them down both times, according to senior defense officials and two people familiar with the matter. - Officer dies Police confirm death of officer injured during attack on Capitol - Capitol rioters planned for weeks in plain sight The police weren’t ready - Then and now How the U.S. Capitol mob was treated differently than earlier Black protesters
Violence and chaos erupted at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, as a pro-Trump mob stormed the building as Congress met to certify the results of the presidential election. As many of us watched the breaking news unfold, we wanted to know: How are you talking to your family and friends about what you’re seeing? How are you processing it all? Listen to this discussion hosted by Angela Davis on mprnews.org