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Updated 2024-11-21 20:46
Donald Trump and His Boomer Base
My generation has not aged well.The post Donald Trump and His Boomer Base appeared first on The Intercept.
German Media Giant Axel Springer Makes Money on Israel’s Illegal Settlements
From the river to the sea," says an ad for Springer's classifieds site in Israel, which lists homes for sale in Jewish-only West Bank settlements.The post German Media Giant Axel Springer Makes Money on Israel's Illegal Settlements appeared first on The Intercept.
State Department Declares “Ethnic Cleansing” in Sudan but Won't Say the Same About Israel's War in Gaza
The U.S. risks complicity with Israeli atrocities, experts say.The post State Department Declares Ethnic Cleansing" in Sudan but Won't Say the Same About Israel's War in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
Vinyl Chloride Industry Keeps Expanding Despite East Palestine Disaster
Proposed laws to curtail the use of PVC plastics have failed amid heavy lobbying.The post Vinyl Chloride Industry Keeps Expanding Despite East Palestine Disaster appeared first on The Intercept.
One Year After East Palestine, Some Senate Republicans “Haven’t Looked” at Rail Safety Bill
A new report shows Norfolk Southern spent $2.3 million to lobby the government in 2023.The post One Year After East Palestine, Some Senate Republicans Haven't Looked" at Rail Safety Bill appeared first on The Intercept.
Republicans Move to One-Up Biden and Permanently Defund UNRWA
The bill defunding the U.N. agency that distributes humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees could be on the House floor in under two weeks.The post Republicans Move to One-Up Biden and Permanently Defund UNRWA appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel Has Killed Nearly 900 Palestinians Since ICJ Order to Prevent Acts of Genocide
Buoyed by the staying support of American officials, Israeli forces have continued to commit atrocities in Gaza.The post Israel Has Killed Nearly 900 Palestinians Since ICJ Order to Prevent Acts of Genocide appeared first on The Intercept.
The Case for Open Borders
Open immigration policies represent a strategic approach to addressing the migration crisis.The post The Case for Open Borders appeared first on The Intercept.
“Certainly Intimidation”: Louisiana Sues EPA for Emails With Journalists and Cancer Alley Residents
The state's far-right government is escalating its fight against environmental protection with a rare use of public records law.The post Certainly Intimidation": Louisiana Sues EPA for Emails With Journalists and Cancer Alley Residents appeared first on The Intercept.
AIPAC Is the Largest Donor, by Far, to Jamaal Bowman’s Primary Challenger
George Latimer was recruited by AIPAC to challenge Bowman, a member of the Squad who has called for a Gaza ceasefire.The post AIPAC Is the Largest Donor, by Far, to Jamaal Bowman's Primary Challenger appeared first on The Intercept.
After Historic Ruling, Lawyers Vow to Keep Fighting Biden Over Complicity in Gaza Genocide
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Biden but implored his administration to reconsider its unflagging support" for Israel's war on Gaza.The post After Historic Ruling, Lawyers Vow to Keep Fighting Biden Over Complicity in Gaza Genocide appeared first on The Intercept.
Summer Lee’s Primary Foe Wants Pro-Israel and Right-Wing Hindu Supporters to Take Down the Squad
At a closed-door fundraiser, Bhavini Patel told donors she was strategizing to get Republicans to vote against Lee in the Democratic primary.The post Summer Lee's Primary Foe Wants Pro-Israel and Right-Wing Hindu Supporters to Take Down the Squad appeared first on The Intercept.
Rep. Dan Goldman’s “Disgust” at South Africa’s Genocide Case Is Costing Him Votes
In a letter, more than 1,000 of Goldman's constituents condemned him for lambasting charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice.The post Rep. Dan Goldman's Disgust" at South Africa's Genocide Case Is Costing Him Votes appeared first on The Intercept.
Here Are the Laws Plausibly Broken by Israel in Its Raid on a West Bank Hospital
When Israeli forces invaded a Jenin hospital dressed in medical outfits and killed three Palestinians, they probably violated laws against perfidy and executing protected individuals.The post Here Are the Laws Plausibly Broken by Israel in Its Raid on a West Bank Hospital appeared first on The Intercept.
“It Surpassed Tragedy”: The Horrors of Being Pregnant and Giving Birth in Gaza
Women in Gaza are giving birth in a health care system that is on the brink of collapse, with little access to prenatal or postnatal care.The post It Surpassed Tragedy": The Horrors of Being Pregnant and Giving Birth in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden Stands at the Precipice of a Greater War in the Middle East and His Political Future
A deadly attack by Iraqi militias against a U.S. military base in Jordan sets the stage for a potential new era of U.S. conflicts triggered by its support for the war in Gaza.The post Biden Stands at the Precipice of a Greater War in the Middle East and His Political Future appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq Put on Standby to Support Ground Involvement in Israel’s War on Gaza
Despite Biden's promises of no boots on the ground, documents obtained by The Intercept suggest the military has prepared for the possibility.The post U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq Put on Standby to Support Ground Involvement in Israel's War on Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
Ilhan Omar Demands Pentagon Compensate Somali Drone Strike Victims
Omar urged the Pentagon to make amends following an Intercept investigation into a U.S. strike that killed a woman and her 4-year-old.The post Ilhan Omar Demands Pentagon Compensate Somali Drone Strike Victims appeared first on The Intercept.
Will the U.S. Block the ICJ on Gaza? It’s Thwarted the Court Before.
An adverse ICJ ruling on Nicaragua in 1984 shows how the U.S. subverts international law when it chooses. The post Will the U.S. Block the ICJ on Gaza? It's Thwarted the Court Before. appeared first on The Intercept.
What Are We Doing??
By cutting funding from UNRWA, the U.S. moves Israel closer to its goal.The post What Are We Doing?? appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Troops in Jordan Killed in Retaliation for American Support of Israel
As Israel becomes more of a liability than an asset to U.S. interests, Washington digs its heels in the Middle East.The post U.S. Troops in Jordan Killed in Retaliation for American Support of Israel appeared first on The Intercept.
St. Louis County Prosecutor Seeks to Vacate Death Penalty Conviction of Marcellus Williams
Citing crime scene DNA that belonged to someone else, Wesley Bell asked a Missouri court to consider evidence of Williams's innocence.The post St. Louis County Prosecutor Seeks to Vacate Death Penalty Conviction of Marcellus Williams appeared first on The Intercept.
New York Times Puts “Daily” Episode on Ice Amid Internal Firestorm Over Hamas Sexual Violence Article
As the Times faces scrutiny for its coverage of Israel's war on Gaza, it has capitulated to the pro-Israel media watchdog CAMERA.The post New York Times Puts Daily" Episode on Ice Amid Internal Firestorm Over Hamas Sexual Violence Article appeared first on The Intercept.
Major Florida GOP Donors Stand to Make Windfall Profits If Recreational Cannabis Is Legalized
Ron DeSantis still opposes recreational cannabis, but his handpicked Supreme Court justices are coming around.The post Major Florida GOP Donors Stand to Make Windfall Profits If Recreational Cannabis Is Legalized appeared first on The Intercept.
Pro-Israel Illinois Democrat Cancels Two Debates Against Challenger Who Backs Gaza Ceasefire
Rep. Bill Foster and Qasim Rashid are on opposite sides of the Gaza ceasefire push - with AIPAC expected to get into the action.The post Pro-Israel Illinois Democrat Cancels Two Debates Against Challenger Who Backs Gaza Ceasefire appeared first on The Intercept.
“I Have Lost Everything”: In Federal Court, Palestinians Accuse Biden of Complicity in Genocide
Bolstered by a momentous ICJ ruling, Palestinians, including Americans, gave three hours of testimony against the Biden administration.The post I Have Lost Everything": In Federal Court, Palestinians Accuse Biden of Complicity in Genocide appeared first on The Intercept.
Dear Biden Apologists: Reproductive Justice Means Fighting for Gaza’s Women and Children
Democrats are attacking Joe Biden's critics by presenting a false choice between supporting abortion rights and opposing genocide.The post Dear Biden Apologists: Reproductive Justice Means Fighting for Gaza's Women and Children appeared first on The Intercept.
Pentagon Suggests There’re No U.S. Troops in Yemen — but Last Month the White House Said There Are
I'm not aware of any U.S. forces on the ground," a Pentagon spokesperson said, directly contradicting the White House.The post Pentagon Suggests There're No U.S. Troops in Yemen - but Last Month the White House Said There Are appeared first on The Intercept.
The ICJ Sides With South Africa Over Israel in Scathing Ruling
The U.S. seems determined to go down swinging with Israel.The post The ICJ Sides With South Africa Over Israel in Scathing Ruling appeared first on The Intercept.
ICJ Ruling on Gaza Genocide Is a Historic Victory for the Palestinians That Israel Vows to Defy
While the 17-judge panel ordered Israel to halt any genocidal acts in Gaza, it stopped short of ordering immediate ceasefire.The post ICJ Ruling on Gaza Genocide Is a Historic Victory for the Palestinians That Israel Vows to Defy appeared first on The Intercept.
Pakistan Ambassador Opens Up
Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, discusses developments in Pakistan and the broader regime at a time of crisis.The post Pakistan Ambassador Opens Up appeared first on The Intercept.
Will the Supreme Court Force Oklahoma to Kill Richard Glossip?
Almost 10 years after the court greenlit Glossip's execution, the justices have agreed to hear evidence of his innocence.The post Will the Supreme Court Force Oklahoma to Kill Richard Glossip? appeared first on The Intercept.
Faces of Israeli and American “War Criminals” on New Deck of Playing Cards
A coalition of attorneys and human rights activists is pursuing charges against Israeli and American officials.The post Faces of Israeli and American War Criminals" on New Deck of Playing Cards appeared first on The Intercept.
Drone Strikes in Burkina Faso Killed Scores of Civilians
A new Human Rights Watch report details apparent war crimes" in attacks that killed 60 civilians in crowded marketplaces and at a funeral.The post Drone Strikes in Burkina Faso Killed Scores of Civilians appeared first on The Intercept.
Facing AIPAC Onslaught, Rep. Summer Lee Announces Record Small-Donor Fundraising Haul
AIPAC, which tried to recruit challengers to the Squad member, dropped $5 million on her last race.The post Facing AIPAC Onslaught, Rep. Summer Lee Announces Record Small-Donor Fundraising Haul appeared first on The Intercept.
UAW’s Biden Endorsement Sparks Internal Dissent Over Gaza
United Auto Workers members say there is a dissonance between the union's endorsement of Biden and its call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The post UAW's Biden Endorsement Sparks Internal Dissent Over Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
Erik Prince Claims His Vaporware Super-Phone Could Have Thwarted October 7 Hamas Attack
The special features of the Blackwater founder's Unplugged device can be replicated on most phones by adjusting the settings.The post Erik Prince Claims His Vaporware Super-Phone Could Have Thwarted October 7 Hamas Attack appeared first on The Intercept.
FBI Overstepped Authority in Warrantless Search of Hundreds of Safe Deposit Boxes, Court Rules
The 9th Circuit compared the searches to the abuses of power" that led to adoption of the Fourth Amendment in the first place."The post FBI Overstepped Authority in Warrantless Search of Hundreds of Safe Deposit Boxes, Court Rules appeared first on The Intercept.
For Palestinians, U.S. Talk of a “Revitalized” PA in Gaza Is Code for Outsourced Oppression
At a security forces base in the West Bank, young recruits dismissed questions about the Palestinian Authority's contributions to maintaining the occupation.The post For Palestinians, U.S. Talk of a Revitalized" PA in Gaza Is Code for Outsourced Oppression appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden’s War Expands From Gaza to Yemen
U.S. airstrikes hit Sana'a and other cities in Yemen as the Biden administration seeks to suppress backlash to Israel's offensive in Gaza.The post Biden's War Expands From Gaza to Yemen appeared first on The Intercept.
In Six-Way Primary, Rep. Danny Davis Uses Congressional Funds to Election Ad Blitz, Complaint Says
It's not the first time Davis's congressional office has been questioned about improper use of official funds for election races.The post In Six-Way Primary, Rep. Danny Davis Uses Congressional Funds to Election Ad Blitz, Complaint Says appeared first on The Intercept.
Alabama Plans to Carry Out the First Execution Using Nitrogen Gas. A Lot Could Go Wrong.
Lawyers for Kenneth Smith have warned that the method could cause him to suffer a stroke, choke to death on vomit, or be left in a vegetative state.The post Alabama Plans to Carry Out the First Execution Using Nitrogen Gas. A Lot Could Go Wrong. appeared first on The Intercept.
21 Israeli Troops Killed While Planting Explosives for a Controlled Demolition in Gaza
The single largest IDF casualty event of the Gaza invasion is a symbol of Israel's deepening quagmire.The post 21 Israeli Troops Killed While Planting Explosives for a Controlled Demolition in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
Blinken Visits Nigeria as Questions Swirl About Civilian Deaths and U.S. Security Ties
A State Department official said a drone strike that killed 120 Nigerians was no attack" and urged press to focus on fun" aspects of the secretary of state's tour.The post Blinken Visits Nigeria as Questions Swirl About Civilian Deaths and U.S. Security Ties appeared first on The Intercept.
Republicans Claim to Love Both Mothers and Children. Their Policies Prove They Love Neither.
Republicans reject not just abortion, but also health programs and - this month - money for hungry families.The post Republicans Claim to Love Both Mothers and Children. Their Policies Prove They Love Neither. appeared first on The Intercept.
Columbia Scolds Students for “Unsanctioned” Gaza Rally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals
Two people reportedly sprayed an odious chemical at protesters, leaving students with burning eyes, nausea, and chest pain.The post Columbia Scolds Students for Unsanctioned" Gaza Rally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals appeared first on The Intercept.
Georgia GOP Proposes RICO Expansion for “Loitering” Protesters
In a bid to repress movements like Stop Cop City, the far right wants enhanced penalties based on political affiliation or belief."The post Georgia GOP Proposes RICO Expansion for Loitering" Protesters appeared first on The Intercept.
Don’t Fall for the Third-Party Trick
A progressive who stays home on Election Day - or backs Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, or No Labels - is voting for Donald Trump.The post Don't Fall for the Third-Party Trick appeared first on The Intercept.
Pensions for the “Deep State”: Republicans Push Benefits for Air America, the CIA’s Secret Vietnam-Era Airline
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Glenn Grothman want to recognize the contribution of Air America, the CIA airline that supported secret wars in Laos and Cambodia.The post Pensions for the Deep State": Republicans Push Benefits for Air America, the CIA's Secret Vietnam-Era Airline appeared first on The Intercept.
Amid Gaza Protests, Universities Are Cracking Down on a Celebrated Protest Tactic: Sit-ins
On college campuses around the country, administrators are responding to peaceful sit-ins with sanctions and criminal charges.The post Amid Gaza Protests, Universities Are Cracking Down on a Celebrated Protest Tactic: Sit-ins appeared first on The Intercept.
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