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This week in history: Jan 2 -8

January 2, 2025 The Associated Press

Jan. 2 1942: The Philippine capital of Manila was captured by Japanese forces during World War II. 1959: The Soviet spacecraft Luna 1 launched, becoming the first spacecraft to escape Earth’s gravity. 2016: An armed […]

ERICKSON: Democracy’s last stand

July 15, 2021 Erick Erickson

Six months ago, former President Donald Trump’s supporters went to Washington to protest his defeat. Some of those who went to Washington stormed the United States Capitol. Others, having seen people headed into the Capitol, […]