Reading archive 2023-09-11

Jan. 6 shattered her family. Now they’re trying to forgive.: Peyton Reffitt has watched her family come apart after her father joined the Capitol riot mob. Now she and her family are confronting the perceived betrayals and broken relationships. - "The sisters told people online that their father was not abusive and that they forgave their brother. Strangers on those sites said the sisters were defending a terrorist, while others threatened to kill their brother. Some also said they wanted to sexually assault Peyton and her sister." [ed. note: jfc the internet]

Republican vs. Republican: Senate seeks to wrest control of budget from House: Senators, united in their asks, expect to take advantage of divided House Republicans on spending priorities, particularly in boosting Ukraine’s defense

Newsom’s Senate caretaker plan is ‘insulting’ to Black women, Rep. Lee says: Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) spoke out after the California governor ruled out appointing her if Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) leaves office before her term ends

Why furniture got so bad: Furniture used to last generations. Now it barely survives a move. Industry insiders explain.

He was Mormon royalty. Now his lawsuit against the church is a rallying cry.

A shaken Washington copes with surging violence: ‘This is not normal’

Allegations of Chinese spying rock U.K. Parliament