Keeping Sanctions in Force Would “Pull the Rug Out From Under Syria”
Hours before Assad fell, Congress moved to extend sanctions. Despite presidential waivers, Syria won’t open up until they’re off the books.
Politics
Israel’s War on Gaza
Congress Keeps Trying to Hide the True Gaza Death Toll
A little-noticed provision in the annual defense bill would bar the Pentagon from citing the Gaza Health Ministry as an authoritative source.
This Is How Trump’s Department of Justice Spied on Journalists
In a new report, the Justice Department’s inspector general found that the agency violated its own rules to snoop on reporters.
Republicans Sneak Anti-Trans Health Care Provision Into Defense Bill
The proposal would codify explicitly anti-LGBTQ+ policy into federal law for the first time in decades.
The Reading List of Luigi Mangione, Suspect in Brian Thompson’s Killing
An account linked to Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, left a trail of book reviews online.
Israel’s War on Gaza
The White House Gave Israel Coordinates to Save an American’s Family. Then Israel Bombed Them Again.
The Alsayed brothers lost their mother in the first bombing. They thought the White House could help save the survivors.
Just Say No: Congress Considers Neocon Lesson Plans to Keep Kids Off Communism
Lawmakers will soon vote on a bill directing a nonprofit to draft curriculum on atrocities carried out by communist regimes.
The War on Immigrants
Guess Who Profits From Trump’s Deportation Plan? Private Equity Firms.
Private equity firms play a key role in America’s prison system. If Trump carries out his plans for mass deportations, they stand to benefit.
Rising Student Voices
How Universities Are Trying to Stop Another Year of Anti-War Activism
Big public universities, historically at the forefront of catalyzing activist movements, are now using legal action, disciplinary efforts, and rule changes to chill speech and dissent.
Biden Makes His Own Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine
Climate Justice Alliance was the only program grantee to speak out on Palestine — and the only one whose funding is delayed.