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Symbols of white supremacy flew proudly at the Capitol riot – 5 essential reads

  • Written by Jeff Inglis, Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation US
Symbols of white supremacy flew proudly at the Capitol riot – 5 essential readsRioters carrying white supremacist symbols were inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

Many Americans are trying to gain a deeper understanding of what was behind the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and, most importantly, why it happened.

At The Conversation, we asked several scholars who study symbols – including...

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