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Updated 2024-11-21 15:31
Chuck Schumer Privately Warns Pakistan: Don't Kill Imran Khan in Prison
Supporters worry Khan's life is in danger and with good reason: The military has a long history of killing deposed leaders.The post Chuck Schumer Privately Warns Pakistan: Don't Kill Imran Khan in Prison appeared first on The Intercept.
A Prosecutor Asked Texas to Kill Melissa Lucio. Now He Says She Should Be Freed.
If the courts agree to vacate the conviction, Lucio will have spent 16 years on death row for a crime that never happened.The post A Prosecutor Asked Texas to Kill Melissa Lucio. Now He Says She Should Be Freed. appeared first on The Intercept.
Columbia Law School Faculty Condemn Administration for Mass Arrests and Suspensions
The blanket suspension of student protesters casts serious doubt on the University's respect for the rule-of-law values that we teach," 54 law professors wrote.The post Columbia Law School Faculty Condemn Administration for Mass Arrests and Suspensions appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel Attack on Iran Is What World War III Looks Like
Like countless other hostilities, the stealthy Israeli missile and drone strike on Iran doesn't risk war. It is war.The post Israel Attack on Iran Is What World War III Looks Like appeared first on The Intercept.
Lawsuit Links Wild UAE-Financed Smear Campaign to George Washington University
The smears spurred Austrian police to raid Islamophobia scholar Farid Hafez's family home. Then the terrorism charges fell apart.The post Lawsuit Links Wild UAE-Financed Smear Campaign to George Washington University appeared first on The Intercept.
Since October, Sen. John Fetterman Has Been Building a Roster of Republican Donors
Yes I'm a Republican and I exclusively supported John through the Jewish community for his principled actions supporting Israel."The post Since October, Sen. John Fetterman Has Been Building a Roster of Republican Donors appeared first on The Intercept.
Idaho Goes to the Supreme Court to Argue That Pregnant People Are Second-Class Citizens
The state says EMTALA, a law barring discrimination in emergency medical care, interferes with its abortion ban.The post Idaho Goes to the Supreme Court to Argue That Pregnant People Are Second-Class Citizens appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Troops in Niger Say They’re “Stranded” and Can’t Get Mail, Medicine
U.S. military service members interviewed for a congressional inquiry said intelligence reports about how bad the situation is were being suppressed.The post U.S. Troops in Niger Say They're Stranded" and Can't Get Mail, Medicine appeared first on The Intercept.
Columbia Suspends Ilhan Omar’s Daughter One Day After Omar Grilled School Administrators
The university suspended three students out of hundreds participating in an on-campus encampment to protest the Israeli government.The post Columbia Suspends Ilhan Omar's Daughter One Day After Omar Grilled School Administrators appeared first on The Intercept.
The Secret U.S. Alliance That Defended Israel From Iran Attack
These same Arab nations are now pivotal in stopping Israel from further escalating the war after Iran's missile and drone attack.The post The Secret U.S. Alliance That Defended Israel From Iran Attack appeared first on The Intercept.
The Gaping Hole in Supreme Court Rules for Tracking Links Between Litigants and Influence Groups
Parties appearing before the Supreme Court can fund the groups that file briefs supporting their arguments - and almost never have to disclose it.The post The Gaping Hole in Supreme Court Rules for Tracking Links Between Litigants and Influence Groups appeared first on The Intercept.
New York Times Brass Moves to Stanch Leaks Over Gaza Coverage
An internal leak investigation ended without a definitive conclusion," as the Times cuts ties with a controversial Israeli freelancer.The post New York Times Brass Moves to Stanch Leaks Over Gaza Coverage appeared first on The Intercept.
Columbia Suspended Two Students for Assault on Gaza Rally, School Says in Antisemitism Hearing
In congressional testimony, school administrators also said they are investigating pro-Israel and pro-Palestine professors.The post Columbia Suspended Two Students for Assault on Gaza Rally, School Says in Antisemitism Hearing appeared first on The Intercept.
Leaked Cables Show White House Opposes Palestinian Statehood
Despite Biden's pledge to support a two-state solution, cables argue that Palestine should not be granted U.N. member status.The post Leaked Cables Show White House Opposes Palestinian Statehood appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Doctor Returning From Gaza Describes Unforgettable Carnage
On his five-week medical mission in Rafah, Dr. Mohammad Subeh recalls treating children whose parents were killed in front of their eyes.The post U.S. Doctor Returning From Gaza Describes Unforgettable Carnage appeared first on The Intercept.
Democrats Question U.S. Claims That Israel Isn’t Violating International Law Using American Weapons
Biden campaign co-chair Rep. Veronica Escobar co-led a congressional letter questioning the administration's compliance with its own arms transfer memo.The post Democrats Question U.S. Claims That Israel Isn't Violating International Law Using American Weapons appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S., Not Israel, Shot Down Most Iran Drones and Missiles
American forces did most of the heavy lifting responding to Iran's retaliation for the attack on its embassy in Damascus.The post U.S., Not Israel, Shot Down Most Iran Drones and Missiles appeared first on The Intercept.
Ahead of Congressional Testimony, Columbia President Cracks Down on Student Advocacy for Palestine
Columbia, Vanderbilt, and Pomona College all seriously disciplined students protesting against Israel's war in Gaza this month.The post Ahead of Congressional Testimony, Columbia President Cracks Down on Student Advocacy for Palestine appeared first on The Intercept.
Leaked NYT Gaza Memo Tells Journalists to Avoid Words “Genocide,” “Ethnic Cleansing,” and “Occupied Territory”
Amid the internal battle over the New York Times's coverage of Israel's war, top editors handed down a set of directives.The post Leaked NYT Gaza Memo Tells Journalists to Avoid Words Genocide," Ethnic Cleansing," and Occupied Territory" appeared first on The Intercept.
Remember the Centrists Who Lost the House in 2022? They’re Back!
New York congressional hopeful John Avlon, a centrist with GOP ties, was endorsed by a party chair widely blamed for losing the House.The post Remember the Centrists Who Lost the House in 2022? They're Back! appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel and Israel Alone Kicked Off This Escalation — In a Bid to Drag U.S. Into War With Iran
Netanyahu's recklessness was fostered by blind U.S. support, but Israel is the one pushing its war with Iran out of the shadows.The post Israel and Israel Alone Kicked Off This Escalation - In a Bid to Drag U.S. Into War With Iran appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel Conflict Spreads to 16 Nations as Biden Admin Says There’s No War
Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel highlight an America-led regional war spanning Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and others.The post Israel Conflict Spreads to 16 Nations as Biden Admin Says There's No War appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Military Isn’t That Concerned About War With Iran
If Washington believed that Iran was about to start a war with Israel, would the Pentagon be bringing home its morticians?The post U.S. Military Isn't That Concerned About War With Iran appeared first on The Intercept.
Solidarity Forever: Building Movements Amid Today’s Crises
Astra Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix on their new book, Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea."The post Solidarity Forever: Building Movements Amid Today's Crises appeared first on The Intercept.
There’s a Bigger Driver of Veteran Radicalization Than Donald Trump
A RAND Corporation study finds that negative experiences in the military are a main cause of veterans turning to extremism.The post There's a Bigger Driver of Veteran Radicalization Than Donald Trump appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden Administration Fears Iran Might Target U.S. Forces Over Israel Strike
Iran threatens to attack the U.S. if it assists Israel in defending against any Damascus retaliation.The post Biden Administration Fears Iran Might Target U.S. Forces Over Israel Strike appeared first on The Intercept.
Microsoft Pitched OpenAI’s DALL-E as Battlefield Tool for U.S. Military
Any battlefield use of the software would be a dramatic turnaround for OpenAI, which describes its mission as developing AI that can benefit all of humanity.The post Microsoft Pitched OpenAI's DALL-E as Battlefield Tool for U.S. Military appeared first on The Intercept.
Amid Gaza War, College Campuses Become Free Speech “Testing Ground”
Protests at universities are now being met with a wave of censorship and suppression, targeting students most directly.The post Amid Gaza War, College Campuses Become Free Speech Testing Ground" appeared first on The Intercept.
Terror Hunters Trade Hamas for ISIS-K, Perhaps With Some Relief
For the feds, ISIS-K as the new domestic terrorism threat avoids dealing with the politics of the Gaza war. The post Terror Hunters Trade Hamas for ISIS-K, Perhaps With Some Relief appeared first on The Intercept.
Feds Search Basketball Arena for Domestic Nuclear Terrorists in Their Own March Madness
As UConn meets Purdue, the national security state wants you worried about a different faceoff.The post Feds Search Basketball Arena for Domestic Nuclear Terrorists in Their Own March Madness appeared first on The Intercept.
Forget a Ban — Why Are Journalists Using TikTok in the First Place?
I'm a security researcher working in the journalism field, and I'm here to rain on your dangerous, dumb parade.The post Forget a Ban - Why Are Journalists Using TikTok in the First Place? appeared first on The Intercept.
Israeli Real Estate Firm Used Genocidal Rhetoric — Then Politico’s Parent Company Put Them in a Trade Fair
The confab put on by real estate site Yad2, a subsidiary of publishing giant Axel Springer, includes numerous companies doing business in the West Bank.The post Israeli Real Estate Firm Used Genocidal Rhetoric - Then Politico's Parent Company Put Them in a Trade Fair appeared first on The Intercept.
Google Won’t Say Anything About Israel Using Its Photo Software to Create Gaza “Hit List”
Google prohibits using its tech for immediate harm," but Israel is harnessing its facial recognition to set up a dragnet of Palestinians.The post Google Won't Say Anything About Israel Using Its Photo Software to Create Gaza Hit List" appeared first on The Intercept.
No to Biden, No to Trump: Insights From Swing-State Voters
Analyzing double-haters' criticisms of both presidential candidates with campaign adviser Anat Shenker-Osorio.The post No to Biden, No to Trump: Insights From Swing-State Voters appeared first on The Intercept.
The Vicious Things Republicans Have Said About Palestinians Since October 7
The costs of saying things that are undeniably and horrifically dehumanizing toward Palestinians are so low."The post The Vicious Things Republicans Have Said About Palestinians Since October 7 appeared first on The Intercept.
A MAGA Troll’s Memes Were Blatant Disinformation. But Were They a Crime?
A federal appeals court will decide whether Douglass Mackey should go to prison for his posts about Hillary Clinton and the 2016 election.The post A MAGA Troll's Memes Were Blatant Disinformation. But Were They a Crime? appeared first on The Intercept.
Pro-Lifers Are Up Against a Real-Life Crisis
The IVF vs. embryonic personhood fracas forces Republicans to face the living people harmed by their defense of cellular rights.The post Pro-Lifers Are Up Against a Real-Life Crisis appeared first on The Intercept.
NYC Jails Flagrantly Deny Young People’s Legal Right to Education
New court filings say that the city is violating an eight-year-old court order mandating access to education for people under 22.The post NYC Jails Flagrantly Deny Young People's Legal Right to Education appeared first on The Intercept.
The Other Players Who Helped (Almost) Make the World’s Biggest Backdoor Hack
A shadowy figure spent years ingratiating themself to a developer, then injected a backdoor that could have taken over millions of computers.The post The Other Players Who Helped (Almost) Make the World's Biggest Backdoor Hack appeared first on The Intercept.
Rio Tinto’s Madagascar Mine Promised Prosperity. It Tainted a Community.
The Anglo-Australian mining company is facing legal claims that it contaminated waterways and lakes with harmful levels of uranium and lead.The post Rio Tinto's Madagascar Mine Promised Prosperity. It Tainted a Community. appeared first on The Intercept.
New Report Reveals Dirty Secret of Army Psychological Operations
Contrary to Hollywood depictions, Army psyops are an understaffed and ineffective mess.The post New Report Reveals Dirty Secret of Army Psychological Operations appeared first on The Intercept.
“Crime Has Been a Euphemism for Race”: Alameda County’s Reform DA Rejects Recall Narrative
Bankrolled by real estate investors, a multimillion-dollar recall effort against Pamela Price launched just six months after she took office.The post Crime Has Been a Euphemism for Race": Alameda County's Reform DA Rejects Recall Narrative appeared first on The Intercept.
How the Right Is Taking Over State Courts With Judicial Gerrymandering
On issues from abortion rights to criminal justice reforms, the war on democracy is opening new fronts on the state level.The post How the Right Is Taking Over State Courts With Judicial Gerrymandering appeared first on The Intercept.
Congress Has a Chance to Rein In Police Use of Surveillance Tech
As state police amass more spying tools, privacy advocates say Congress's debate over a mass surveillance bill offers hope for reform.The post Congress Has a Chance to Rein In Police Use of Surveillance Tech appeared first on The Intercept.
1 in 5 Wisconsin Democrats Said Gaza War Will Impact Their Primary Vote
President Joe Biden's handling of the Gaza war might impact the decisions of at least a quarter of Democratic voters in November.The post 1 in 5 Wisconsin Democrats Said Gaza War Will Impact Their Primary Vote appeared first on The Intercept.
Fox Used to Hate Disinformation Experts. Now It’s Hiring One.
Fox Corporation is hiring a counter-disinformation specialist as Fox News continues to denounce efforts to fight disinformation.The post Fox Used to Hate Disinformation Experts. Now It's Hiring One. appeared first on The Intercept.
NBC Rejects Trump Voice but Embraces War Party
Ronna McDaniel is unhired, but NBC still pays retired generals and admirals who have a personal stake in what they "analyze."The post NBC Rejects Trump Voice but Embraces War Party appeared first on The Intercept.
PEN America in Damage-Control Mode Amid Revolt From Staff and Palestinian Writers
We're not going to clean up your mess," said analyst Rula Jebreal about PEN America's recent outreach to prominent Palestinian voices.The post PEN America in Damage-Control Mode Amid Revolt From Staff and Palestinian Writers appeared first on The Intercept.
Spy Agencies Skewed Intel to Please Trump, and Obama Too
Individuals looked to avoid conflict and please political masters," a Pentagon-backed RAND corporation study finds.The post Spy Agencies Skewed Intel to Please Trump, and Obama Too appeared first on The Intercept.
How the Gaza War Is Reshaping Social Media
As reports of Gaza censorship on Instagram and Facebook raises alarms, Congress targets TikTok while X profits from government surveillance.The post How the Gaza War Is Reshaping Social Media appeared first on The Intercept.
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