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Updated 2024-11-23 21:31
Columbia Welcomes Students Back to Campus With Arrests
Two students, including one activist with Columbia University Apartheid Divest, were arrested in front of campus.The post Columbia Welcomes Students Back to Campus With Arrests appeared first on The Intercept.
Cop Who Shot Sonya Massey Lied to Make a Drug Arrest. It Didn’t Hurt His Career.
Sean Grayson had a history of credibility issues. It didn't stop him from being hired at police departments in Central Illinois.The post Cop Who Shot Sonya Massey Lied to Make a Drug Arrest. It Didn't Hurt His Career. appeared first on The Intercept.
The U.S. Has Been at War in Yemen for 20 Years, but Houthis Can Still Choke the Red Sea
Despite U.S. talk of peace and stability, and two decades of war, the people of Yemen are still suffering.The post The U.S. Has Been at War in Yemen for 20 Years, but Houthis Can Still Choke the Red Sea appeared first on The Intercept.
IBM CEO: We Listen to What Israel and Saudi Arabia Consider “Correct Behavior”
IBM employees questioned the company's ties to the Israeli military. CEO Arvind Krishna's answer raised even more concerns.The post IBM CEO: We Listen to What Israel and Saudi Arabia Consider Correct Behavior" appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel’s West Bank Attacks Fuel Its Annexation Plans
Israel's military operations in the occupied West Bank have killed at least 20 Palestinians over three days.The post Israel's West Bank Attacks Fuel Its Annexation Plans appeared first on The Intercept.
Project 2025 Roots Date Back Half a Century
Ryan Grim and David Sirota examine how a memo from 1971 laid the groundwork for enshrining corporate corruption in American politics.The post Project 2025 Roots Date Back Half a Century appeared first on The Intercept.
His Best Chance to Get Off Death Row Was DNA on the Murder Weapon, but Prosecutors “Contaminated” the Evidence
The prosecutor's actions two decades ago doomed Marcellus Williams's shot at exoneration. Now the AG won't let his life be spared.The post His Best Chance to Get Off Death Row Was DNA on the Murder Weapon, but Prosecutors Contaminated" the Evidence appeared first on The Intercept.
Harris Will Continue to Ignore U.S. Law and Arm Israel, If Elected
In her first major TV interview during her campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris signaled no change from Biden on Israel policy.The post Harris Will Continue to Ignore U.S. Law and Arm Israel, If Elected appeared first on The Intercept.
Why Is a Dem-Aligned Political Shop Making RFK Jr. Ads?
Videos leaked to The Intercept include both Stand With Kennedy" and Stand Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr." campaign spots.The post Why Is a Dem-Aligned Political Shop Making RFK Jr. Ads? appeared first on The Intercept.
Columbia Cuts Due Process for Student Protesters After Congress Demands Harsher Punishment
After congressional criticism and subpoenas, Columbia suddenly decided to skip speaking to student protesters and go to hearings.The post Columbia Cuts Due Process for Student Protesters After Congress Demands Harsher Punishment appeared first on The Intercept.
Why the Media Won’t Report the Truth About Trump
The political press has doubled down on horse-race coverage of the election, overlooking the threat Trump poses to democracy.The post Why the Media Won't Report the Truth About Trump appeared first on The Intercept.
What Kamala Harris Meant by “Most Lethal Fighting Force” in Her DNC Speech
The Pentagon buzzword can apply to anything from missiles to pepperoni pizzas inside the military - while papering over the corpses that lethality" produces.The post What Kamala Harris Meant by Most Lethal Fighting Force" in Her DNC Speech appeared first on The Intercept.
Homeland Security Still Dreams of Face Recognition at the Border
The Department ofHomeland Security wants to use face recognition technology on drivers and passengers approaching the border.The post Homeland Security Still Dreams of Face Recognition at the Border appeared first on The Intercept.
College Administrators Spent Summer Break Dreaming Up Ways to Squash Gaza Protests
New York University students who speak out against Zionism will now risk violating the school's nondiscrimination policies.The post College Administrators Spent Summer Break Dreaming Up Ways to Squash Gaza Protests appeared first on The Intercept.
At DNC, the Squad Warns Democrats to Wake Up to the Threat of AIPAC
It was Jamaal and I this time," said Rep. Cori Bush, who was ousted by AIPAC millions, but who is it going to be in two years?"The post At DNC, the Squad Warns Democrats to Wake Up to the Threat of AIPAC appeared first on The Intercept.
Kamala Harris Mentioned Palestinian Suffering — in the Passive Voice
Democrats united behind Kamala Harris, but tension over Gaza simmered throughout the DNC.The post Kamala Harris Mentioned Palestinian Suffering - in the Passive Voice appeared first on The Intercept.
Democrats Abandoned Their Anti-Death Penalty Stance. Those on Federal Death Row May Pay the Price.
Witnesses to Trump's execution spree are dismayed by Democrats' decision to remove death penalty opposition from their party platform.The post Democrats Abandoned Their Anti-Death Penalty Stance. Those on Federal Death Row May Pay the Price. appeared first on The Intercept.
The U.S.-Led Ceasefire Talks Are Just Buying More Time for Israel’s Genocide
Breaking this cynical cycle requires getting honest about Biden and Harris's roles in this blood-soaked charade.The post The U.S.-Led Ceasefire Talks Are Just Buying More Time for Israel's Genocide appeared first on The Intercept.
A Prosecutor Admits His Office’s Incompetence Cut Off an Innocent Man’s Path to Exoneration
A Missouri prosecutor was set to argue that Marcellus Williams had been wrongly convicted. New evidence that prosecutors had mishandled the murder weapon got in the way.The post A Prosecutor Admits His Office's Incompetence Cut Off an Innocent Man's Path to Exoneration appeared first on The Intercept.
No Palestinian Americans Will Speak at Convention, DNC Decides
Uncommitted" Democratic delegates are staging a sit-in in front of the United Center until they get a call reversing DNC decision.The post No Palestinian Americans Will Speak at Convention, DNC Decides appeared first on The Intercept.
“I Was Pulled Off of the Sidewalk”: At Least 3 Journalists Arrested Covering DNC Protests
The photojournalists face misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct after spending the night in police custody.The post I Was Pulled Off of the Sidewalk": At Least 3 Journalists Arrested Covering DNC Protests appeared first on The Intercept.
Ilhan Omar Takes Swipe at AOC for Praising Kamala Harris’s Gaza Ceasefire Push
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire from her closest allies on the left - including a fellow Squad member - after a raucous reception at the DNC.The post Ilhan Omar Takes Swipe at AOC for Praising Kamala Harris's Gaza Ceasefire Push appeared first on The Intercept.
Democrats Attacked a Muslim Woman for Protesting Biden’s Speech. She’s a Harris Delegate.
It's not just Uncommitted" activists who are pressuring Kamala Harris on Gaza policy. Her own delegates are speaking out.The post Democrats Attacked a Muslim Woman for Protesting Biden's Speech. She's a Harris Delegate. appeared first on The Intercept.
More Than 70 DNC Protesters Arrested, Including Several Journalists
The mass arrests occurred at a protest outside the Israeli consulate. Earlier arrests left protesters hospitalized and without access to lawyers.The post More Than 70 DNC Protesters Arrested, Including Several Journalists appeared first on The Intercept.
Democratic Party Unites Under Banner of Silence on Gaza Genocide
Progressives and moderates came together to support Kamala Harris by largely ignoring the most pressing moral issue of our time.The post Democratic Party Unites Under Banner of Silence on Gaza Genocide appeared first on The Intercept.
Inside the Push to Get Palestinian Speakers on the DNC Main Stage
Uncommitted" Democratic delegates are trying to convince the DNC to allow Palestinian Americans onto the convention's main stage.The post Inside the Push to Get Palestinian Speakers on the DNC Main Stage appeared first on The Intercept.
Senator Calls U.S. Support for Saudis a “National Disgrace” After Intercept Reveals Unpaid Debt to Pentagon
Saudi Arabia won't pay the U.S. back for fueling its warplanes as it bombed Yemen, but the U.S. recently resumed weapons sales to the kingdom.The post Senator Calls U.S. Support for Saudis a National Disgrace" After Intercept Reveals Unpaid Debt to Pentagon appeared first on The Intercept.
Days Before Convention, Activists Sue Police Over Violence at DNC Headquarters Protest
D.C. police assaulted Gaza war protesters and strangled them with their own keffiyehs, a lawsuit alleges.The post Days Before Convention, Activists Sue Police Over Violence at DNC Headquarters Protest appeared first on The Intercept.
Bodycam Footage: Cop at Trump Shooting Says He Warned Secret Service About Roof
Amid the chaos of the assassination attempt, another local cop called his family in the rally urging them to leave.The post Bodycam Footage: Cop at Trump Shooting Says He Warned Secret Service About Roof appeared first on The Intercept.
Project 2025 Co-Author Caught Admitting the Secret Conservative Plan to Ban Porn
In a hidden-camera recording, Russ Vought explains that age verification laws are just pretext to shut down porn sites. The post Project 2025 Co-Author Caught Admitting the Secret Conservative Plan to Ban Porn appeared first on The Intercept.
Student Protesters Were Suspended With No Chance to Defend Themselves. Will Courts Return Them to Campus?
The suspensions happened immediately and it was without any due process."The post Student Protesters Were Suspended With No Chance to Defend Themselves. Will Courts Return Them to Campus? appeared first on The Intercept.
Kamala Harris Wants to Distinguish Herself From Joe Biden. Criminal Justice Is a Place to Start.
As a U.S. senator, Harris pushed criminal justice reforms. Will she run on her ideas - or run away from them?The post Kamala Harris Wants to Distinguish Herself From Joe Biden. Criminal Justice Is a Place to Start. appeared first on The Intercept.
By Vowing to Codify Roe, Kamala Harris Ensures Continued Government Meddling in Abortion Care
Reproductive justice advocates warn that stopping at enshrining Roe's protections would allow abortion bans and restrictions to flourish.The post By Vowing to Codify Roe, Kamala Harris Ensures Continued Government Meddling in Abortion Care appeared first on The Intercept.
A Presidential Ticket That Supports the War Powers Act?
Presidents tend to resist the checks put in place after Vietnam, but in the past Harris and Walz asserted Congress's authority over war-making.The post A Presidential Ticket That Supports the War Powers Act? appeared first on The Intercept.
She Wrote an Op-Ed Criticizing Biden on Gaza. The Justice Department Accused Her of Breaking the Law.
A federal watchdog ruled that a Department of Justice employee's article did not violate the Hatch Act.The post She Wrote an Op-Ed Criticizing Biden on Gaza. The Justice Department Accused Her of Breaking the Law. appeared first on The Intercept.
As Students Return to School, a Proposed Law Targets Campus Protests
The ACLU is ringing the alarm bell over S.B. 1287, which the group believes will chill free speech on California campuses.The post As Students Return to School, a Proposed Law Targets Campus Protests appeared first on The Intercept.
Israeli Society Is in a Deepening State of Contradiction
Israelis blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dragging them into endless war - and are at a loss for how to carve a way out.The post Israeli Society Is in a Deepening State of Contradiction appeared first on The Intercept.
The U.S. Fueled Saudi Jets Bombing Yemen. Now the Saudis Won’t Pay Their Gas Bill.
The U.S. just resumed sales of bombs and missiles to the Gulf state, which still owes $15 million for jet fuel from its war on Yemen.The post The U.S. Fueled Saudi Jets Bombing Yemen. Now the Saudis Won't Pay Their Gas Bill. appeared first on The Intercept.
Inside the “Zionists for Don Samuels” WhatsApp Group Raising Big Money to Oust Ilhan Omar
In AIPAC's absence, a Samuels campaign staffer and pro-Israel super PAC donors strategize to oust another Squad member.The post Inside the Zionists for Don Samuels" WhatsApp Group Raising Big Money to Oust Ilhan Omar appeared first on The Intercept.
Racism Is Why Trump Is So Popular
Trump's popularity with his base isn't the result of economic anxiety, as many claimed in 2016. It's about race and demographics.The post Racism Is Why Trump Is So Popular appeared first on The Intercept.
Video of Sexual Abuse at Israeli Prison Is Just Latest Evidence Sde Teiman Is a Torture Site
Israeli abuse of Palestinians at the military prison has been reported for months. The U.S. is asking the Israeli military to investigate itself.The post Video of Sexual Abuse at Israeli Prison Is Just Latest Evidence Sde Teiman Is a Torture Site appeared first on The Intercept.
Tech Billionaires Love Trump Now — Because He’s One of Them
Silicon Valley's right-wing history goes back over 100 years; Donald Trump is a perfect avatar for their power play.The post Tech Billionaires Love Trump Now - Because He's One of Them appeared first on The Intercept.
The “League of American Workers” Consists of One Guy: A Former Trump Spokesperson
Steve Cortes's right-wing populist group has no members, a secret board, and ties to dark money and pink slime" websites.The post The League of American Workers" Consists of One Guy: A Former Trump Spokesperson appeared first on The Intercept.
AIPAC Millions Take Down Second Squad Member Cori Bush
Bush was early calling for a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza. Then AIPAC came after her with millions of dollars.The post AIPAC Millions Take Down Second Squad Member Cori Bush appeared first on The Intercept.
The U.S. Has Dozens of Secret Bases Across the Middle East. They Keep Getting Attacked.
An Intercept investigation found 63 U.S. bases, garrisons, and shared facilities in the region. U.S. troops are sitting ducks," according to one expert.The post The U.S. Has Dozens of Secret Bases Across the Middle East. They Keep Getting Attacked. appeared first on The Intercept.
What Tim Walz Could Mean for Kamala Harris’s Stance on Gaza and Israel
Walz allows for Harris to turn a corner" in her policy on the war in Gaza, said James Zogby, president of Arab American Institute.The post What Tim Walz Could Mean for Kamala Harris's Stance on Gaza and Israel appeared first on The Intercept.
Bitcoin Bros and the MAGA Faithful Converge in Nashville — and Embrace an Alternate Reality
Weeks after neo-Nazis marched through the city, attendees at a bitcoin conference laughed off Trump's racism and authoritarianism.The post Bitcoin Bros and the MAGA Faithful Converge in Nashville - and Embrace an Alternate Reality appeared first on The Intercept.
The Right-Wing Campaign to Purge Women From Women’s Sports
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is the latest athlete deemed insufficiently female by extremists obsessed with the strictest of gender binaries.The post The Right-Wing Campaign to Purge Women From Women's Sports appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Sanctions Have Devastated Venezuela. How Does That Help Democracy?
In the chaotic aftermath of Maduro's contested reelection, the case that U.S. policy worked in Venezuela is on shaky ground.The post U.S. Sanctions Have Devastated Venezuela. How Does That Help Democracy? appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel Accuses Hamas of Using “Human Shields” While IDF Embeds Among Civilians at Lebanon Border
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, Israeli troops are stationed in the villages that dot the country's northern border.The post Israel Accuses Hamas of Using Human Shields" While IDF Embeds Among Civilians at Lebanon Border appeared first on The Intercept.
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