Dear Senators Tuberville, Scott, Marshall, Kennedy, Hyde-Smith, Hawley, Cruz, and Lummis:

I felt truly frightened when an angry mob bearing illegal guns, Confederate flags, and nooses stormed the Capitol. They also used the N-word repeatedly.

I felt frightened for our elected officials—both Republicans and Democrats. I felt frightened for the officers and guards on duty. None of you deserve to have your lives threatened while doing your important work.

And I felt frightened for our democracy.

Although we have many things to work on to improve our democracy, a peaceful transition of power is not one of them. I have not seen the likes of January 6 in my … Read More