Joe Lowndes

professor of political science at the University of Oregon

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Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for his role in the Capitol insurrection — the harshest penalty yet related to that attack.

What’s next for far-right groups like the Proud Boys?

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for his role in the Capitol insurrection — the harshest penalty yet related to that attack.

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After plotting the January 6 insurrection, four members of the Proud Boys were convicted of seditious conspiracy. What’s next for far-right groups?

Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy after insurrection

After plotting the January 6 insurrection, four members of the Proud Boys were convicted of seditious conspiracy. What’s next for far-right groups?

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