Rep. Ro Khanna Agrees to Public Conversation With UAE Ambassador if Detained Journalist Is Released
Yousef Al Otaiba invited the congressman to a tête-à-tête on his embassy’s podcast, following Khanna’s remarks on The Intercept’s Deconstructed.
Politics
In Biden's Nomination of Marty Walsh, Aaron Swartz Prosecutor Gets Her Final Comeuppance
Carmen Ortiz, a one-time rising star, went from “Bostonian of the Year” to the political wilderness.
The “For the People Act” Would Make the U.S. a Democracy
The bill is the most crucial legislation considered by Congress in decades and would change the core structure of U.S. politics.
Voices
Let’s Be Honest About What Trump Wanted on January 6
A handful of Republican members of Congress stared into Medusa’s face and refused to blink. The rest looked away.
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The Path to Winning a Floor Vote for Medicare for All in Congress
The #ForceTheVote debate is about how to hold members of Congress accountable — not whether to do so.
How to Understand the Rage Economy
In “Postjournalism,” media ecologist Andrey Mir analyzes the way the news economy shapes our perceptions of reality.
Gulf Ambassador Yelled at Member of Congress Pushing to End Yemen War
UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba’s posture toward Rep. Ro Khanna reflects the evolving nature of the world’s governing elite.
Adam Schiff’s Tough-On-Crime Background Complicates His Push to Be California AG
Dozens of racial and criminal justice groups wrote an open letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom opposing a possible Schiff appointment.
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The Biden Administration's Continued Push for Julian Assange's Extradition Is Bad News for Journalism
A successful prosecution of the WikiLeaks founder could empower the government to go after journalists for publishing classified information.
Former FBI Officials Tapped for Amazon's Growing Security Apparatus
As Amazon faces antitrust scrutiny, counterfeiting, and worker activism, the company is staffing up with former FBI agents focused on security and intelligence gathering.