Many now believe that the U.S. could descend into political violence. Some are joining survivalist communities, canning food—and buying guns.

Sisters from a convent outside Waco have repeatedly visited the prisoners—and even made them affiliates of their order. The story of a powerful spiritual alliance. Lawrence Wright reports.

The authorities didn’t seem to pay attention to the Gilbert Goons until one boy was dead and seven others were charged with murder.

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