Soren Dayton

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Soren Dayton (@sorendayton) is a policy advocate with Protect Democracy, a Washington, DC-based non-partisan non-profit that seeks to protect American democratic institutions. His previous experiences ranges from foreign policy work in Congress to running issue and political campaigns to working on human trafficking in India. Soren received his A.B. from The University of Chicago in anthropology and mathematics.

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Military police in full riot gear are pictured near Lafayette Park ahead of President Trump's trip to St. John's Church in Washington DC on June 1, 2020, where protesters were tear gassed.

Without Congressional Action, Lafayette Square and January 6th Can Happen Again

Nov. 16, 2022 Ariela Rosenberg and Soren Dayton

Side by side photographs of law enforcement in full riot gear with helmets, shields, bullet proof vests, and camouflage clothing marching near Lafayette Park on June 1, 2020 and considerably less law enforcement in less imposing gear and without shields at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The second photograph also shows white supremacists carrying flags and greatly outnumbering law enforcement. Law enforcement in the first photograph tear gassed protestors (not shown) who were protesting the murder of George Floyd and larger racial injustices. Law enforcement in the second photograph used minimal force against violent Trump supporters as they stormed the U.S. Capitol.

The National Guard at Lafayette Square and the January 6th Attempted Insurrection: Fixes for the FY2022 NDAA

Aug. 31, 2021 Cole Blum and Soren Dayton

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks at a youth-led climate strike organized by environmental groups including Extinction Rebellion and Sunrise Movement near City Hall on December 6, 2019 in New York City.

Why President Biden Should Not Declare a Climate Emergency

Feb. 10, 2021 Soren Dayton and Kristy Parker