Are We in a Civil War?

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Jun 14, 202342:40Society & Culture

Jeff Sharlet started reporting from Donald Trump’s rallies in 2015, when his presidential campaign stoked a resurgence of white nationalism and white supremacy. Since then, Jeff has traveled the country exploring the gro...

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