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Updated 2024-11-21 15:31
After Torturing Him, U.S. Breaks Guarantees of Safety to Former Guantánamo Detainee
The U.S. held Saeed Bakhouch at Guantanamo Bay for 20 years without charge, then sent him to have his rights violated in Algeria.The post After Torturing Him, U.S. Breaks Guarantees of Safety to Former Guantanamo Detainee appeared first on The Intercept.
Conditioning Aid to Israel Would Boost Support for Biden in Key States, New Poll Finds
In the survey of Democrats and independents in five battleground states, 2 in 5 voters said a ceasefire and conditioning aid would make them more likely to vote for Biden.The post Conditioning Aid to Israel Would Boost Support for Biden in Key States, New Poll Finds appeared first on The Intercept.
Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC?
ICC warrants against Israeli officials would mean they can't travel - and their patrons in the U.S. would be pressured over continued arms sales.The post Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC? appeared first on The Intercept.
The VA Is Quietly Fast-Tracking MDMA Therapy for Veterans
With FDA approval on the horizon, an internal document lays out measures to treat PTSD and stanch the suicide crisis.The post The VA Is Quietly Fast-Tracking MDMA Therapy for Veterans appeared first on The Intercept.
The State Department Says Israel Isn’t Blocking Aid. Videos Show the Opposite.
From targeting humanitarian vehicles to standing by as mobs attack trucks, Israel is blocking aid from reaching Gaza.The post The State Department Says Israel Isn't Blocking Aid. Videos Show the Opposite. appeared first on The Intercept.
Medical Workers Evacuated From Gaza, but 3 Americans Refuse to Leave
Remaining health care workers won't go until Israel stops blocking entry of new medical personnel.The post Medical Workers Evacuated From Gaza, but 3 Americans Refuse to Leave appeared first on The Intercept.
An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments
A Louisiana sheriff's department has been testing the drone system, which is already used by the Israeli police and many settlements.The post An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments appeared first on The Intercept.
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Is Constitutional, After All
And for some reason Justice Samuel Alito can't stop talking about this witch trial judge.The post The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Is Constitutional, After All appeared first on The Intercept.
Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him.
With Bowman's challenger handpicked by AIPAC, the Israel lobby is cementing its status as the biggest player in Democratic primary politics.The post Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him. appeared first on The Intercept.
Republicans Can’t Decide: Do They Hate Prosecutors Because of Bail Reform or Abortion?
Since Dobbs, state-level Republicans have sought to strip power from DAs elected in Democratic cities who won't prosecute abortion care.The post Republicans Can't Decide: Do They Hate Prosecutors Because of Bail Reform or Abortion? appeared first on The Intercept.
University Professors Are Losing Their Jobs Over “New McCarthyism” on Gaza
As brutal police repression sweeps campus encampments, schools have been cutting ties with pro-Palestine faculty members without tenure.The post University Professors Are Losing Their Jobs Over New McCarthyism" on Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin on Disruptingthe U.S. War Machine
The 71-year-old veteran peace activist discusses the war on Gaza, the Biden administration, and shaking up Congress.The post Code Pink's Medea Benjamin on Disruptingthe U.S. War Machine appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel Wants Endless War Without the Politics. Biden’s Going Along for the Doomed Ride.
This isn't politics by other means," it's never-ending conflict. The post Israel Wants Endless War Without the Politics. Biden's Going Along for the Doomed Ride. appeared first on The Intercept.
This U.S. Attorney Resigned Amid an Ethics Investigation. Yet He Wound Up Overseeing Judges’ Ethics.
After inquiries from The Intercept, Duane Kees stepped down from his ethics panel position.The post This U.S. Attorney Resigned Amid an Ethics Investigation. Yet He Wound Up Overseeing Judges' Ethics. appeared first on The Intercept.
Pentagon Compensated Zero Civilian Victims in 2022 — Despite Evidence That the U.S. Killed a Mom and Child in Somalia
The 22-year-old woman and her child were civilian casualties of a U.S. drone strike, but the Pentagon won't return the family's messages.The post Pentagon Compensated Zero Civilian Victims in 2022 - Despite Evidence That the U.S. Killed a Mom and Child in Somalia appeared first on The Intercept.
American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life
We're continuing to work around the clock with the government of Israel and with the government of Egypt to work on this issue," the State Department said.The post American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life appeared first on The Intercept.
The Silence Around Covid Vaccine Injuries
Ryan Grim speaks to Ross Wightman about the side effects he experienced from a Covid-19 vaccine. The post The Silence Around Covid Vaccine Injuries appeared first on The Intercept.
Neither Candidate Has Much to Say About Israel. So Why Is AIPAC Pouring Money Into This Race?
The powerful lobbying group is going against a Capitol Police officer who fended off January 6 insurrectionists.The post Neither Candidate Has Much to Say About Israel. So Why Is AIPAC Pouring Money Into This Race? appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel “Likely” Used U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Violation of International Law. That’s OK, Though, State Department Says.
Antony Blinken's report identifies incidents that raise concerns," but says Israel is not blocking humanitarian aid.The post Israel Likely" Used U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Violation of International Law. That's OK, Though, State Department Says. appeared first on The Intercept.
October 7 Survivors Sue Campus Protesters, Say Students Are “Hamas’s Propaganda Division”
Four lawsuits alleging Hamas ties against Students for Justice in Palestine, the AP, UNRWA, and a cryptocurrency exchange share many of the same plaintiffs.The post October 7 Survivors Sue Campus Protesters, Say Students Are Hamas's Propaganda Division" appeared first on The Intercept.
AIPAC and Republican Donors Raising Big Money for Maxine Dexter Against Susheela Jayapal in Oregon
A donor to Dexter in the Portland congressional race tells The Intercept: I give all my contributions through AIPAC."The post AIPAC and Republican Donors Raising Big Money for Maxine Dexter Against Susheela Jayapal in Oregon appeared first on The Intercept.
Even Biden’s Lawyers Are Urging the White House to Change Course on Gaza
An open letter from government attorneys questions the legal cover for arms transfers to Israel.The post Even Biden's Lawyers Are Urging the White House to Change Course on Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process
A new anti-terrorism bill would allow the government to take away vital tax exemptions from nonprofit news outlets.The post Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process appeared first on The Intercept.
Israeli Military Refusers Appeal to Biden: “Stop Arming Israel’s War”
Tal Mitnick and Sofia Orr, who are in prison for refusing to serve in Israel's military, are pleading with Biden to help stop the war on Gaza.The post Israeli Military Refusers Appeal to Biden: Stop Arming Israel's War" appeared first on The Intercept.
As Biden Warns Against Rafah Invasion, AIPAC Pushes Congress to Support Israel’s Operation
In talking points reviewed by The Intercept, the pro-Israel lobby argues that Israel has no other option" but to invade Rafah.The post As Biden Warns Against Rafah Invasion, AIPAC Pushes Congress to Support Israel's Operation appeared first on The Intercept.
Some Universities Chose Violence. Others Responded to Protests by Considering Student Demands.
At least seven schools have reached an agreement with students around investment transparency and exploring divestment from Israel.The post Some Universities Chose Violence. Others Responded to Protests by Considering Student Demands. appeared first on The Intercept.
600,000 Palestinian Kids in Rafah Can’t “Evacuate” Safely, UNICEF Official Says
The reality for kids living there is shocking, honestly," said an official who recently returned from Gaza. People are living in really squalid conditions."The post 600,000 Palestinian Kids in Rafah Can't Evacuate" Safely, UNICEF Official Says appeared first on The Intercept.
They Used to Say Arabs Can’t Have Democracy Because It’d Be Bad for Israel. Now the U.S. Can’t Have It Either.
On campus, inside the Capitol, and in court, there's an all-out assault on American democracy in the name of Israel.The post They Used to Say Arabs Can't Have Democracy Because It'd Be Bad for Israel. Now the U.S. Can't Have It Either. appeared first on The Intercept.
Who Ran This Derogatory Prison Meme Page? A Prison Guard.
A former facility psychologist is suing the Bureau of Prisons over an Instagram account that joked about suicide at FCC Lompoc.The post Who Ran This Derogatory Prison Meme Page? A Prison Guard. appeared first on The Intercept.
“A New Sense of World-Building”: Inside the Student Movement for Gaza
The movement to divest from Israel and the defense industry is gaining momentum on college campuses. The post A New Sense of World-Building": Inside the Student Movement for Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
How Much Money Did the NYPD Waste Quashing Student Protests? We Tallied It Up.
The last big protests cost $150 million in NYPD overtime - with tens of millions more in lawsuit settlements.The post How Much Money Did the NYPD Waste Quashing Student Protests? We Tallied It Up. appeared first on The Intercept.
After Raids, NYPD Denied Student Protesters Water and Food in Jail
Two college protesters were placed in solitary confinement, according to Columbia professors who worked in real time to support jailed students.The post After Raids, NYPD Denied Student Protesters Water and Food in Jail appeared first on The Intercept.
They Exposed an Israeli Spyware Firm. Now the Company Is Badgering Them in Court.
NSO Group, which makes Pegasus spyware, keeps trying to extract information from Citizen Lab researchers - and a judge keeps swatting it down.The post They Exposed an Israeli Spyware Firm. Now the Company Is Badgering Them in Court. appeared first on The Intercept.
In No Labels Call, Josh Gottheimer, Mike Lawler, and University Trustees Agree: FBI Should Investigate Campus Protests
The bipartisan duo also praised schools that brought in police to violently quell protests and connected the demonstrations to the TikTok ban.The post In No Labels Call, Josh Gottheimer, Mike Lawler, and University Trustees Agree: FBI Should Investigate Campus Protests appeared first on The Intercept.
Let’s Check In on AIPAC’s Assault on the Squad
The Israel lobby failed to take down Rep. Summer Lee. They've now set their sights on Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush.The post Let's Check In on AIPAC's Assault on the Squad appeared first on The Intercept.
AIPAC Is Secretly Intervening in Portland’s Congressional Race to Take Down Susheela Jayapal, Sources Say
The pro-Israel group is funneling money through a pro-science" PAC, according to two members of Congress.The post AIPAC Is Secretly Intervening in Portland's Congressional Race to Take Down Susheela Jayapal, Sources Say appeared first on The Intercept.
NYC Mayor Smeared a Grandmother as an “Outside Agitator” to Justify NYPD Assault on Columbia
Nahla Al-Arian lost more than 200 relatives in Israel's attacks on Gaza. Then Eric Adams said she was the reason police raided Columbia.The post NYC Mayor Smeared a Grandmother as an Outside Agitator" to Justify NYPD Assault on Columbia appeared first on The Intercept.
AIPAC’s Next Top Target? Rep. Jamaal Bowman
The Israel lobby is expected to start a $20 million ad blitz backing its handpicked candidate against the incumbent Squad member.The post AIPAC's Next Top Target? Rep. Jamaal Bowman appeared first on The Intercept.
From UCLA to Columbia, Professors Nationwide Defend Students as Politicians and Police Attack
University faculty have put their bodies and livelihoods on the line amid a brutal, violent response to student protests for Gaza.The post From UCLA to Columbia, Professors Nationwide Defend Students as Politicians and Police Attack appeared first on The Intercept.
I’ve Covered Violent Crackdowns on Protests for 15 Years. This Police Overreaction Was Unhinged.
When police attacked student protesters, a lone trash can was the only damaged property I saw around City College of New York.The post I've Covered Violent Crackdowns on Protests for 15 Years. This Police Overreaction Was Unhinged. appeared first on The Intercept.
Israeli Weapons Firms Required to Buy Cloud Services From Google and Amazon
Google downplays its military work with Israel, but Project Nimbus" documents tie the American tech giants to Israel's deadly military capabilities.The post Israeli Weapons Firms Required to Buy Cloud Services From Google and Amazon appeared first on The Intercept.
Judith Butler Will Not Co-Sign Israel’s Alibi for Genocide
The famed scholar on why reducing Hamas to a terrorist label sanctions Israel's war on Palestinians. The post Judith Butler Will Not Co-Sign Israel's Alibi for Genocide appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden Says He Told Nigeria to Kill Fewer Civilians — but Nigeria Keeps Killing Lots of Civilians
Nigeria has gotten billions in U.S. security assistance, even as its counterterrorism campaign has a massive civilian death toll.The post Biden Says He Told Nigeria to Kill Fewer Civilians - but Nigeria Keeps Killing Lots of Civilians appeared first on The Intercept.
QAnon Was Born Out of the Sex Ad Moral Panic That Took Down Backpage.com
For years, the political establishment opportunistically railed against sex trafficking. Then came Pizzagate.The post QAnon Was Born Out of the Sex Ad Moral Panic That Took Down Backpage.com appeared first on The Intercept.
“Tell the World What’s Happening Here,” Say Patients in Gaza
Dr. Mohammed Khaleel recounts his experience serving patients, mostly children and young adults with blasts injuries and bullet wounds.The post Tell the World What's Happening Here," Say Patients in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.
House Responds to Israeli-Iranian Missile Exchange by Taking Rights Away From Americans
A measure passed by the House seeks to block Americans from traveling to Iran on U.S. passports.The post House Responds to Israeli-Iranian Missile Exchange by Taking Rights Away From Americans appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S.-Trained Burkina Faso Military Executed 220 Civilians
A new report reveals details of the massacres by a longtime U.S. ally and counterterrorism partner.The post U.S.-Trained Burkina Faso Military Executed 220 Civilians appeared first on The Intercept.
“Kill All Arabs”: The Feds Are Investigating UMass Amherst for Anti-Palestinian Bias
The Department of Education is probing claims that the school discriminated against Palestinian and Arab students amid Israel's war on Gaza.The post Kill All Arabs": The Feds Are Investigating UMass Amherst for Anti-Palestinian Bias appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden’s Indifference to Palestinian Lives Is Sending the Middle East Into the Abyss
The U.S. dedication to Israel's war of annihilation has created a tornado of instability and danger.The post Biden's Indifference to Palestinian Lives Is Sending the Middle East Into the Abyss appeared first on The Intercept.
As Biden Cheers TikTok Ban, White House Embraces TikTok Influencers
The White House brushes off accusations of hypocrisy, courting TikTok while seeking to ban it.The post As Biden Cheers TikTok Ban, White House Embraces TikTok Influencers appeared first on The Intercept.
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