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Repeated government lying, warned Hannah Arendt, makes it impossible for citizens to think and to judge

  • Written by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University
Repeated government lying, warned Hannah Arendt, makes it impossible for citizens to think and to judgeDespite evidence to the contrary, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a Jan. 24, 2026, news conference that Alex Pretti 'came with a weapon ... and attacked' officers, who took action to 'defend their lives.'AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

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