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Elections A man carries a rifle during a rally in support of President Donald Trump at the state capitol in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Elections Chaos Continues With an Angry Rally at the Michigan Capitol Followed by a Bomb Threat

Hundreds of openly armed protesters descended on the Lansing building, falsely declaring a second victory for the president.

Associated Press Associated Press Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain January 7, 2021 12:10 pm EST
Safety Rep. Sarah Anthony is being escorted to the state capitol by an armed militia. Photo courtesy of Twitter
Safety This Black Lawmaker Had to be Escorted To Michigan’s Capitol By Armed Guards

After a group of Michiganders fueled by violent tactics threatened lawmakers’ safety, Black citizens stepped in to protect.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain May 12, 2020 10:49 am EDT

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