Americans in the Middle East: “The Most Unenthusiastic Vote I’ve Ever Cast”
The Intercept spoke to voters in the region grappling with the fact that neither party is promising change to U.S. policy in Gaza.
Politics
Trump Might Get Unfettered Surveillance Powers. How Did We Get Here?
For a decade, Congress has failed to rein in the surveillance state. Now Trump is promising to use the government against his foes.
The People vs. Cop City
Atlanta Democrats Blocked the Cop City Referendum — and Alienated a Voter Turnout Operation
In the battleground state of Georgia, Democrats’ decision to disregard the will of 116,000 voters could have major consequences.
Voices
Elon Musk Is His Own Rogue Nation
The world’s richest man and top Trump supporter profits off the U.S. security state while back-channeling with Putin.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Swing-State Voters Disillusioned With Kamala Harris Can Swap for Two Non-Swing-State Votes
Organizers are facilitating protest votes for people in swing states to register their dissent — without handing a victory to Donald Trump.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Arab and Muslim Voters in Michigan: “I Can’t Overlook Genocide”
In conversations with two dozen Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan, many said they were voting for Trump or third parties.
Formerly Incarcerated Voters Keep Bringing Up One Thing Again And Again: Project 2025
People touched by the justice system worry about the plan’s call to scale up attacks on reform-minded prosecutors.
Voices
The Trump Campaign’s Ties to Russia Were No Hoax
No amount of disinformation can hide the truth about why Putin wants to help Trump win again in 2024.
GOP Candidate Runs From Anti-Abortion Record in Tight Gubernatorial Race
Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte says she’d oppose new abortion restrictions in New Hampshire — but she hasn’t disavowed her previous anti-abortion stances.
Israel’s War on Gaza
“Every Choice Is Loss”: Voters on Their Decision Amid Genocide in Gaza
Progressive Americans opposed to Israel’s U.S.-funded war in Gaza face a difficult choice: whether or not to vote for Harris.