As Israel Attacked Gaza, It Heard Something New: Opposition from Congress
Zionist fears of Democratic dissent have turned stale for years. The latest House speeches show that’s changing.
Politics
Protests for Black Lives
Meet the Riot Squad: Right-Wing Reporters Whose Viral Videos Are Used to Smear BLM
In the year since George Floyd’s murder, conservative news outlets have endlessly hyped distorted stories about violence at Black Lives Matter protests. Key videos they used come from a tight-knit group of eight young journalists.
After Slamming Trump, Lawmakers Silent on Biden Drone Export Policy
The door is open for drone sales to authoritarian countries like the United Arab Emirates.
Voices
Liz Cheney’s Stand Had Nothing to Do With Principle. Ask Her Sister.
Don’t expect much sincerity from the same Wyoming representative who once threw her sibling overboard for political gain.
Judge Who Struck Down Eviction Moratorium Lives in Nearly $3 Million, 6-Bedroom Home
Dabney Friedrich’s 6,900-square-foot house boasts cathedral ceilings and two kitchens.
Andrew Yang Can't Explain When Asked Why He Supports Israel Bombing Gaza
Aides for the New York mayoral hopeful tried to shut down voters in Queens who were outraged by his support for Israeli airstrikes that killed dozens of Palestinians.
Divide Over Controversial UPS Contract Defines Teamsters Presidential Election
Reformers say stronger contracts will help with organizing Amazon in the future.
With a Crowded Progressive Field, Wall Street’s Candidate Gains Steam in Manhattan DA Race
Progressives focus on background as a Wall Street-backed candidate raises millions.
This Is Not Fine: Why Video of an Ultranationalist Frenzy in Jerusalem Is So Unsettling
Israel's defenders tried to contain the damage from video of religious Zionists celebrating the conquest of Jerusalem as flames leapt above the Aqsa mosque compound.
Law Enforcement Groups Drive Anti-Protest Laws, New Analysis Shows
A separate Greenpeace report looked at corporate support for politicians who pushed anti-protest and voter suppression laws.