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The Many Contradictions of a Trump Victory

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Mother's Vigil for Justice

This chapter examines the story of Mickey Whithoff, a mother mourning the loss of her daughter Ashley Babbitt during the January 6th insurrection. It highlights her nightly vigils outside a D.C. jail for the arrested participants, intertwining personal grief with broader political narratives. As Whithoff navigates her transformed political identity and seeks answers and justice, the chapter illuminates the emotional and complex dynamics surrounding loss, patriotism, and the quest for understanding in a tumultuous political climate.

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