Funded by Dark Money, Chris Rufo’s Nonprofit Stokes the Far Right’s Culture War
Rufo’s Documentary Foundation received an influx of untraceable money in 2021, as his national profile grew.
Politics
Making a Killing
GOP Lobbyist Claimed to Be “Empowering Women” — but Worked for Saudi Theocracy’s LIV Golf
Facing questions about Gail Gitcho’s work as a foreign agent, the GOP-affiliated Women’s Democracy Network scrubbed her from its site.
The People vs. Cop City
No One Believes in Cop City. So Why Did Atlanta’s City Council Fund It?
The fight could influence whether Georgia stays blue in 2024’s Senate and presidential races.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Biden Embraces Antisemitism Definition That Has Upended Free Speech in Europe
The definition conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism. A new report details how it’s been used to justify punitive action against Palestine advocates in Europe.
Voices
The Debt Limit Bill: Yet Another Triumph for Bipartisanship
Democrats and Republicans have previously joined hands to support the invasion of Iraq, huge corporate tax cuts, and more.
U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Preempt State-Level Bans on Foreigners Buying Property
A raft of states are looking to restrict property purchases by citizens of U.S. adversaries like China and Iran. Democrats in Washington are pushing back.
What We’re Reading and Watching
Book recommendations and more from Intercept staffers.
Voices
Henry Kissinger, History’s Bloodiest Social Climber
America’s schmanciest people love Kissinger. Is it in spite of his monstrousness or because of it?
Voices
The Press is Falling for Anti-Abortion “Fetal Heartbeat” Propaganda
Reporters are parroting — and spreading — sentimental falsehoods.
Jamie Raskin and Rachel Maddow, Brought to You by Peter Thiel and Lockheed Martin
The progressive stars are headlining a conference organized by a Democratic-aligned think tank — with Palantir and Lockheed as key sponsors.