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Police Are Getting DNA Data From People Who Think They Opted Out
Forensic genetic genealogists skirted GEDmatch privacy rules by searching users who explicitly opted out of sharing DNA with law enforcement.The post Police Are Getting DNA Data From People Who Think They Opted Out appeared first on The Intercept.
How a Leaked Cable Upended Pakistani Politics — And Exposed U.S. Meddling
Journalists Ryan Grim and Murtaza Hussain discuss their reporting on a leaked cable showing how the U.S. contributed to Pakistan's political crisis.The post How a Leaked Cable Upended Pakistani Politics - And Exposed U.S. Meddling appeared first on The Intercept.
In Trump’s Georgia Indictment, a Tale of Two Election Workers
Ruby Freeman resisted Trump, while Misty Hampton embraced him. The post In Trump's Georgia Indictment, a Tale of Two Election Workers appeared first on The Intercept.
Clinic Fire Deals Blow to Abortion Access on California-Arizona Border
The Planned Parenthood clinic was the only abortion provider in California's Imperial County and a haven for out-of-state patients.The post Clinic Fire Deals Blow to Abortion Access on California-Arizona Border appeared first on The Intercept.
Pakistan Confirms Secret Diplomatic Cable Showing U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan
After initially suggesting the cable published by The Intercept was inauthentic, Pakistani officials now claim it doesn't reveal a conspiracy.The post Pakistan Confirms Secret Diplomatic Cable Showing U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan appeared first on The Intercept.
AI Isn’t Banning Books in Iowa Schools. Republicans Are.
Overstating the power of algorithmic systems only serves to benefit the tech companies behind them.The post AI Isn't Banning Books in Iowa Schools. Republicans Are. appeared first on The Intercept.
Niger Junta Appoints U.S.-Trained Military Officers to Key Jobs
The Pentagon claims no correlation" between U.S. training and coups, but research suggests the opposite could be true.The post Niger Junta Appoints U.S.-Trained Military Officers to Key Jobs appeared first on The Intercept.
Anti-Press Hatred Is Alive and Well in Kansas
The assault on the Marion County Record is another reminder that Trumpism is a threat to press freedom.The post Anti-Press Hatred Is Alive and Well in Kansas appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Official Hints at Possible Plea Deal for Julian Assange
The U.S. ambassador to Australia said there could be a resolution" to the Justice Department's pursuit of Assange.The post U.S. Official Hints at Possible Plea Deal for Julian Assange appeared first on The Intercept.
Fox Executives Are Pouring Cash Into Joe Manchin’s Campaign
The West Virginia senator has appeared repeatedly on Fox News to chastise his Democratic colleagues as he considers a presidential run.The post Fox Executives Are Pouring Cash Into Joe Manchin's Campaign appeared first on The Intercept.
A U.N. Plan to Stop Corporate Tax Abuse
Big business wants you to think that reforming corporate taxes is a boring and complicated subject, but it's actually simple and exciting.The post A U.N. Plan to Stop Corporate Tax Abuse appeared first on The Intercept.
How the U.S. Makes Its Wars Invisible
Norman Solomon, a longtime peace activist, explains America's magician's trick.The post How the U.S. Makes Its Wars Invisible appeared first on The Intercept.
At Least Five Members of Niger Junta Were Trained by U.S.
Washington is halting some aid to Niger even as it eyes greater support for Burkina Faso's military coup-maker.The post At Least Five Members of Niger Junta Were Trained by U.S. appeared first on The Intercept.
UFO Whistleblower Kept Security Clearance After Psychiatric Detention
The star witness of Congress's UFO hearings, David Grusch, retained his clearance despite alleged substance abuse issues, FOIA documents reveal.The post UFO Whistleblower Kept Security Clearance After Psychiatric Detention appeared first on The Intercept.
Targeting Trans Kids, Florida School Board Requires Parental Approval for Nicknames
The Orange County Public Schools' anti-trans policies are extreme, even in Ron DeSantis's Florida.The post Targeting Trans Kids, Florida School Board Requires Parental Approval for Nicknames appeared first on The Intercept.
Secret Pakistan Cable Documents U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan
All will be forgiven," said a U.S. diplomat, if the no-confidence vote against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan succeeds.The post Secret Pakistan Cable Documents U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan appeared first on The Intercept.
As the Taliban Hunts Prosecutors, Afghan and U.S. Lawyers Team Up to Bring Their Colleagues to Safety
Targeted for years, Afghan prosecutors were left behind when the Taliban returned to power. Twenty-nine have been killed since then.The post As the Taliban Hunts Prosecutors, Afghan and U.S. Lawyers Team Up to Bring Their Colleagues to Safety appeared first on The Intercept.
DeSantisStillCan’t Find Enough Employees for His Voter Fraud Crackdown
The Florida governor created a new office for prosecuting election crimes - but no one wants to work there.The post DeSantisStillCan't Find Enough Employees for His Voter Fraud Crackdown appeared first on The Intercept.
DeSantisStillCan’t Find Enough Employees for His Voter Fraud Crackdown
The Florida governor created a new office for prosecuting election crimes - but no one wants to work there.The post DeSantisStillCan't Find Enough Employees for His Voter Fraud Crackdown appeared first on The Intercept.
War Criminal’s Bid to Become Lawyer Faces Obstacle: His Own Troops
Donald Trump pardoned Clint Lorance, a former Army officer convicted of murdering innocent civilians in Afghanistan.The post War Criminal's Bid to Become Lawyer Faces Obstacle: His Own Troops appeared first on The Intercept.
The Big Myth About “Free” Markets That Justified History’s Greatest Heist
A recent book details how the top 10 percent stole $47 trillion via intellectual warfare.The post The Big Myth About Free" Markets That Justified History's Greatest Heist appeared first on The Intercept.
United by Necessity: How the American Revolution Averted Civil War
Historian Eli Merritt argues fear of civil war compelled the 13 Colonies to unite during the struggle for American independence.The post United by Necessity: How the American Revolution Averted Civil War appeared first on The Intercept.
Private Equity Billionaire Tied to Jeffrey Epstein Led Industry Backing for Kyrsten Sinema
Now embroiled in scandal, Leon Black made a safe bet on Sinema during her 2018 Senate campaign. The post Private Equity Billionaire Tied to Jeffrey Epstein Led Industry Backing for Kyrsten Sinema appeared first on The Intercept.
A Pro-Putin Facebook Network Is Pumping French-Language Propaganda Into Africa
The pages promote Russia's line on the war in Ukraine to more than 4 million followers, casting doubt on Meta's pledge to combat foreign influence campaigns.The post A Pro-Putin Facebook Network Is Pumping French-Language Propaganda Into Africa appeared first on The Intercept.
Senate Democrats Blocked Watchdog for Ukraine Aid — Ignoring Lessons From Afghanistan
The U.S. special inspector who monitored billions of dollars in U.S. waste in Afghanistan cautions about repeating the same mistakes in Ukraine.The post Senate Democrats Blocked Watchdog for Ukraine Aid - Ignoring Lessons From Afghanistan appeared first on The Intercept.
The Man With No Pants Is the Star of Donald Trump’s Latest Indictment
Jeffrey Clark was an obscure government lawyer when he nearly seized control of the Justice Department to help the ex-president overturn the 2020 election results.The post The Man With No Pants Is the Star of Donald Trump's Latest Indictment appeared first on The Intercept.
Reformist DAs Sue Georgia Over Law to Remove Elected Prosecutors — Including One Probing Donald Trump
Gov. Brian Kemp, whose commission will oversee local district attorneys, signed the law shortly after a prosecutor said she would pursue a Trump indictment.The post Reformist DAs Sue Georgia Over Law to Remove Elected Prosecutors - Including One Probing Donald Trump appeared first on The Intercept.
Niger Mutiny: Another U.S.-Trained Military Officer Led Coup
U.S.-trained military officers have taken part in 11 coups in West Africa since 2008.The post Niger Mutiny: Another U.S.-Trained Military Officer Led Coup appeared first on The Intercept.
Lawsuit Targets FBI Probe of Racial Justice Activists
The FBI's secret infiltration of the 2020 protest movement, first revealed by The Intercept and the podcast series Alphabet Boys," is being challenged for chilling free speech. The post Lawsuit Targets FBI Probe of Racial Justice Activists appeared first on The Intercept.
I Was Just Subpoenaed by Trump’s Georgia Grand Jury. Here’s What I’ll Tell Them.
The Trump election interference case raises unique questions about the role of a free press in preserving democracy.The post I Was Just Subpoenaed by Trump's Georgia Grand Jury. Here's What I'll Tell Them. appeared first on The Intercept.
After His Mother Asked for Help, FBI Terrorism Sting Targets Mentally Ill Teen
She said two FBI informants groomed" her son. They waited until the day after his 18th birthday to spring their trap.The post After His Mother Asked for Help, FBI Terrorism Sting Targets Mentally Ill Teen appeared first on The Intercept.
Stormy Daniels May Have the Last Word on Donald Trump
The New York case, often downplayed as the weakest of four potential indictments against the ex-president, could be his biggest legal threat.The post Stormy Daniels May Have the Last Word on Donald Trump appeared first on The Intercept.
The Online Christian Counterinsurgency Against Sex Workers
Evangelical military vets are using counterterror" internet surveillance techniques to help police get search warrants against sex workers.The post The Online Christian Counterinsurgency Against Sex Workers appeared first on The Intercept.
Sinema Bill on Firefighter Pay Is “Slap in the Face” to Workers Battling Blazes
Biden's 2021 funding boost for federal wildland firefighters is set to lapse, and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's proposal would give them a major pay cut.The post Sinema Bill on Firefighter Pay Is Slap in the Face" to Workers Battling Blazes appeared first on The Intercept.
Meet the Man Driving the Right’s Culture War Panic
Conservative activist Christopher Rufo says the left has won America's culture wars. He aims to reverse it.The post Meet the Man Driving the Right's Culture War Panic appeared first on The Intercept.
Niger Coup Leader Joins Long Line of U.S.-Trained Mutineers
Brig. Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou, who trained at Fort Benning, Georgia, helped oust Niger's democratically elected president.The post Niger Coup Leader Joins Long Line of U.S.-Trained Mutineers appeared first on The Intercept.
Google Searches for “Gerontocracy” Skyrocket After McConnell Episode
A day after Sen. Mitch McConnell, 81, froze during a press conference, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, was coached to just say aye'" during a vote.The post Google Searches for Gerontocracy" Skyrocket After McConnell Episode appeared first on The Intercept.
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Routinely Undercount Use-of-Force Incidents
Following Biden's executive order to improve transparency on use of force, the Department of Homeland Security has failed to accurately compile its data, a new report finds.The post Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Routinely Undercount Use-of-Force Incidents appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept’s 2022 Annual Staff Demographic Survey
At the time of the 2022 survey, 60.5 percent of our staff identified as white and 35 percent identified as people of color.The post The Intercept's 2022 Annual Staff Demographic Survey appeared first on The Intercept.
As Hollywood Strikes, Sen. John Fetterman Introduces Food Stamps Bill for Workers on Picket Line
The legislation would repeal a restriction on striking workers receiving SNAP benefits.The post As Hollywood Strikes, Sen. John Fetterman Introduces Food Stamps Bill for Workers on Picket Line appeared first on The Intercept.
Secretive Federal Agency’s Days of Killing Pets With Poison Bombs May Finally Be Ending
Banning the cyanide bombs - planted throughout the American West in service of the livestock industry - has been the Mansfield family's mission.The post Secretive Federal Agency's Days of Killing Pets With Poison Bombs May Finally Be Ending appeared first on The Intercept.
Soldiers Mutiny in U.S.-Allied Niger
Is this the 11th coup by U.S.-trained troops in the region since 2008?The post Soldiers Mutiny in U.S.-Allied Niger appeared first on The Intercept.
Texas State Police Purchased Israeli Phone-Tracking Software for “Border Emergency”
The software was licensed as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's troubled Operation Lone Star border crackdown. The post Texas State Police Purchased Israeli Phone-Tracking Software for Border Emergency" appeared first on The Intercept.
Despite U.S. Guarantee, Guantánamo Prisoner Released to Algeria Immediately Imprisoned and Abused
In emails obtained by The Intercept, the State Department made repeated assurances about Saeed Bakhouch's appropriate and humane treatment."The post Despite U.S. Guarantee, Guantanamo Prisoner Released to Algeria Immediately Imprisoned and Abused appeared first on The Intercept.
Protests in Israel: The Right’s Further Consolidation of Power
The Israeli Parliament's vote to curb the Supreme Court paves the way for settlers' expansion into the West Bank.The post Protests in Israel: The Right's Further Consolidation of Power appeared first on The Intercept.
As Actors Strike for AI Protections, Netflix Lists $900,000 AI Job
Rob Delaney said, My melodious voice? My broad shoulders and dancer's undulating buttocks? I decide how those are used!"The post As Actors Strike for AI Protections, Netflix Lists $900,000 AI Job appeared first on The Intercept.
Defending Bodily Autonomy Is Real Child Protection
The right is against kids' freedom. The left is ambivalent.The post Defending Bodily Autonomy Is Real Child Protection appeared first on The Intercept.
Wagner Group Disappeared and Executed Civilians in Mali
The Russia-linked mercenaries worked with Mali's longtime U.S.-backed military to kill and loot with impunity, according to a new Human Rights Watch report.The post Wagner Group Disappeared and Executed Civilians in Mali appeared first on The Intercept.
Senate Committee Passes Potential First Step to Radically Lower Drug Prices
Different ways of paying for drug development could generate more drugs that we desperately need more cheaply.The post Senate Committee Passes Potential First Step to Radically Lower Drug Prices appeared first on The Intercept.
Years After #MeToo, Defamation Cases Increasingly Target Victims Who Can’t Afford to Speak Out
Sexual abuse victims without the resources to fight off lawsuits may feel forced to recant their accusations - or never speak out in the first place.The post Years After #MeToo, Defamation Cases Increasingly Target Victims Who Can't Afford to Speak Out appeared first on The Intercept.
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