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There were protests on January 6th about Donald Trump's election results. Some people wanted Congress to not certify the election, while others were asking for pardons for those involved in the earlier protests.
The protests highlighted a deep divide in American culture and politics. People on both sides expressed strong beliefs and emotions regarding Trump and the events of January 6th.
A video by Ford Fischer showed different viewpoints from these protests. It offered a clear look at the ongoing cultural conflicts in the country.

The right-wing can achieve victory by becoming organized and wielding power effectively.
Success is about more than just feeling like you've won; it's about increasing organizational power and reducing enemies' power.
The key to gaining political control is by efficiently organizing, rewarding supporters, and penalizing adversaries.

Some conservatives criticized Anheuser-Busch for celebrating a transgender activist's transition
Anheuser-Busch used political donations to the GOP as a form of indulgence
Conservatives must consider if their values are influenced by financial contributions

2024 is seeing a rise in both real and fabricated antisemitism.
An investigation into academic plagiarism at Business Insider sparked controversy.
Right-wing activists targeted a Black woman academic amid these controversies.

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Wokeism relies on tactics like cancel culture and language obscurity to shut down rational debate.
Wokeism lacks a clear ideology but seeks power through destruction, making it dangerous.
Liberalism's values may be good, but they can feel counterintuitive, making them vulnerable to abandonment, especially in the face of authoritarian challenges.

The culture war is revealing itself as a war _against_ culture from both sides.
There is a trend towards banning art and erasing knowledge in our society.
The destruction of university humanities programs could lead to a loss of historical understanding and academic freedom.

Propriety is a concept that describes expected behavior in society.
Different cultures have different rules of propriety, leading to conflicts.
Current cultural changes may lead to attempts to enforce a new propriety on others.

Liberalism is resilient and can win battles against ideologies like wokeism and Islam.
True liberals are key in resisting wokeism and upholding liberal principles.
Wokeism is less compelling and weaker than enduring ideologies, making it vulnerable to change.

Declining status of academics contributes to leftward drift of institutions.
Conservatives are more apolitical and less likely to engage in activism compared to progressives.
Pressure from social norms and laws can lead individuals to publicly adopt liberal or progressive beliefs regardless of personal convictions.