What We’re Reading and Watching
Book recommendations and more from Intercept staffers.
Politics
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Henry Kissinger, History’s Bloodiest Social Climber
America’s schmanciest people love Kissinger. Is it in spite of his monstrousness or because of it?
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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.
Jan. 6 Megadonor Helping Ohio GOP Preemptively Overturn Will of the Voters
In a fight centered on abortion rights, Republicans trying to pass a constitutional amendment could be violating their own new election law.
That Time Joe Biden Was Banned From Negotiating With Republicans
Biden negotiating a debt ceiling with Kevin McCarthy was Harry Reid’s worst nightmare.
Joe Manchin Rents Office Space to Firm Powering FBI, Pentagon Biometric Surveillance Center
Tygart Technology was founded by Manchin’s daughter in 1991, and it’s headquartered in the same building as his coal company.
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The Debt Limit Is Just One of America’s Six Worst Traditions
Believe it or not, the debt ceiling is an improvement on what the United States used to do.
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The Yemen War Can Be Over — If Biden Wants It
The U.S. is slow-walking peace negotiations, effectively pushing for a resumption of the war.
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Abortion Rights Activists Face Attack From DeSantis and Conspiracy Lawsuit — for Spray Painting
The absurd RICO allegations come after the Biden administration hit the activists with federal charges that carry a 12-year sentence.