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Jeremy Ben-Ami, President of J Street, speaking at the J Street National Conference in Washington, DC on April 15, 2018 (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

J Street Alumni Condemn “Pro-Peace” Group for Opposing Gaza Ceasefire

Prem Thakker, Ryan Grim

More than 100 former J Street staffers and campus activists blasted the group’s push for a hawkish Israel resolution that ignores Palestinians.

Not Israel’s 9/11, but a Prison Riot

James Risen

- Oct. 14

The George W. Bush administration deserves plenty of blame for what’s happening now in Israel and Gaza.

Jeremy Ben-Ami, President, J Street, speaking at the 2022 J Street National Conference held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

J Street to Democrats: Back Resolution Supporting Gaza War or Lose Endorsement

Ryan Grim, Prem Thakker, Akela Lacy

- Oct. 13

Once a “pro-peace” Israel lobby alternative, J Street is pushing a hawkish resolution on Israel that ignores Palestinian civilians.

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES - JULY 3: Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters building in Washington D.C., United States on July 3, 2023. (Photo by Celal GÃ¼neÅ/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

FBI Targets Muslims and Palestinians in Wake of Hamas Attack, Civil Rights Advocates Warn

Prem Thakker, Daniel Boguslaw

- Oct. 13

The domestic policing comes amid reports of harassment against Muslims and Palestinians around the country.

Representative Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey, arrives to a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. As co-chair of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, a group equally split between Republicans and Democrats, Gottheimer has racked up some wins, including the infrastructure and semiconductor bills and shaping police training and gun safety legislation. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

In Tense Closed-Door Meeting on Gaza, Josh Gottheimer Comment on Muslims Sparks Fury

Akela Lacy, Prem Thakker, Ryan Grim

- Oct. 11

In a Democratic caucus meeting on Israel–Gaza violence, Gottheimer made a disparaging remark about Muslim clergy, sources said.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) holds a sign that reads "BOYCOTT APARTHEID" while an aide takes a photograph outside the U.S. Capitol July 17, 2023. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)

Tlaib and Bush Called to End Violence in Israel and Gaza. Then Fellow Democrats Attacked.

Akela Lacy

- Oct. 11

Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush called for a ceasefire and were attacked by AIPAC-aligned centrists. Democratic leadership stayed silent.

UNITED STATES - JULY 20: From left, Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., and Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, listen to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge testify during the House Financial Services Committee hearing titled "Building Back A Better, More Equitable Housing Infrastructure for America: Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development," in Rayburn Building on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

Rep. Jake Auchincloss Supports Gaza Bombing Despite Captive American and Israeli Civilians

Daniel Boguslaw, Prem Thakker

- Oct. 10

“Deescalation is not possible when they are taking hostages,” the Massachusetts Democrat said — both acknowledging the hostages and disregarding their fate.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 09: Stellantis shows off their Ram truck lineup at the Chicago Auto Show on February 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the nation's largest and longest-running auto show, opens to the public on February 11. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Stellantis Diversity Groups Mobilize to Provide Scab Labor at Auto Parts Plants

Daniel Boguslaw

- Oct. 10

The automaker’s Business Resource Groups have responded to the company’s call for volunteers at plants affected by the UAW strike.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 12: Branding for the Democratic National Convention is displayed on the scoreboard at the United Center on April 11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago will be the host city for the convention in 2024 which will be held at the United Center. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

As 2024 Looms, Democrats’ Campaign Tech Crumbles Under Private Equity Squeeze

Akela Lacy

- Oct. 5

A Democratic campaign tech monopoly cut more than 200 people, the second round of deep layoffs this year.

FILE - Nina Turner speaking with supporters near the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections before casting her vote in Cleveland, July 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Nina Turner Launches Organization to Support Striking Workers

Prem Thakker

- Oct. 4

The former Ohio state senator and Bernie Sanders surrogate said she was inspired by the nearly two-yearlong Alabama coal miners strike.