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From the Archives: The Spirit of January 6

Inform Your Resistance Season 2: Episode 10
Political Research Associates
Frederick Clarkson
André Gagné
Koki Mendis
Published on
June 20, 2024
Last Updated
June 20, 2024

“An Appeal to Heaven” flag at the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol Building. Credit: Brett Davis/Flickr.

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In this episode of Inform Your Resistance, Koki reads “The Spirit of January 6th: The Theology of This Seldom Discussed Movement Animates the Growing Threat to U.S. Democracy” by Frederick Clarkson and André Gagné, the third in our new From the Archives series. From the Archives features those must read and, now, must listen to pieces from PRA’s more than 40 years of publishing. You can read the article here on Religion Dispatches.

Authors

Political Research Associates

Political Research Associates (PRA) is a social justice research and strategy center. Since 1981, we have been devoted to supporting organizations, civic leaders, journalists, and social sectors that are building a more just and inclusive democratic society.
Political Research Associates

Frederick Clarkson

Research, writing and speaking on the Christian Right with a focus on matters related to religious freedom.
Illustration of Fred Clarkson

André Gagné

André Gagné is Full Professor in the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. His teaching and scholarship focus on the interpretation and reception of the Bible, political theology, and religious violence.

Koki Mendis

Koki Mendis is Communications Director at Political Research Associates. In addition to communications, she has a background in outreach, fundraising, and graphic and brand design. As a communications professional, she works to underpin strategic partnerships with the interpersonal relationships that drive ongoing collaborations and mutual support. As a graphic designer, she is committed to enhancing nonprofits with vibrant design and iconic branding that builds awareness, strengthens fundraising, and communicates mission. A former researcher in far-right political parties, critical race…
Koki illustration

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