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For Some New Americans, Capitol Attack Was An Echo Of Turmoil They'd Hoped To Escape

For many Americans, this week's attack was shocking. But for the millions of Americans born in countries with a history of political instability, the event has carried a different resonance.

Journalist Neil Sheehan, pictured at the time as a reporter for UPI, died recently at the age of 84. Bettmann/Bettmann Archive hide caption

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Opinion: Remembering Journalist And Friend Neil Sheehan

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First Touch Marcin Wasilewski
Young and Cinema Marcin Wasilewski

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For Some New Americans, Capitol Attack Was An Echo Of Turmoil They'd Hoped To Escape

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Rep. Jamie Raskin remembers his son, Tommy, as "remarkable from the beginning." Tommy Raskin, who had depression for years, killed himself on Dec. 31. Family photo hide caption

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Rep. Jamie Raskin On The Life And Legacy Of His Son, Tommy Raskin

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Winter Passing Rannar Sillard
Reverse Silver Maple
Lockdown 7 Jah Wobble
The Very Day I'm Gone Nora Brown
Shady Grove - Beautiful Doll Nora Brown
Parallel (feat. Manu Delago) Poppy Ackroyd
Time (Lone Figures Remix) Poppy Ackroyd
Big Black Bear The Michael Landau Group & Michael Landau
Postcard to Nina Jens Lekman
Bone Chaos in the Castle Kaki King
Oakmoss and Amber Teen Daze
Clear Path Teen Daze

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