U.S. Has Never Apologized to Somali Drone Strike Victims — Even When It Admitted to Killing Civilians
The families of civilians killed by the U.S. in Somalia share their ideas of justice in a new report. The Pentagon has no response.
Politics
Israel’s War on Gaza
Netanyahu Insulted and Smeared the Pro-Palestine Protest Movement. Congress Clapped.
Organizers say attacks from the Israeli prime minister, who faces charges of war crimes, showed the strength of their movement.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Rights Groups Demand Biden Give Answers on Israel’s Secret Influence Campaign on Congress
Ahead of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, rights groups decried the secret social media campaign to prop up support for Israel.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Dozens of Lawmakers Are Protesting Netanyahu — but Have Little to Say About Israel’s Systemic Abuses of Palestinians
Most lawmakers explained their boycott by focusing on the Israeli prime minister himself as a bad actor, rather than the system he represents.
As Republicans’ 2024 Strategy Is Upended, Poll Shows Nebraska Senate Seat May Be Up for Grabs
A recent poll shows Dan Osborn, a UAW-backed Nebraska independent underdog, tied with Republican incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer.
Voices
Kamala Harris and the Dangers of the “Glass Cliff”
It’s a familiar story: Women of color get tasked with cleaning up the messes made by white men.
Voices
Biden's Failing Mind Might Explain His Incoherent Gaza Policy
Biden’s approach to Gaza isn’t just immoral, it’s incoherent. A new candidate could break with his confused course for good.
Voices
Biden Is No Hero for Stepping Aside
President Joe Biden doesn’t deserve praise for dropping his reelection campaign. He deserves blame for getting us into this mess.
Biden Should Have Quit Over Gaza, but His Exit Could Be an Inflection Point
Kamala Harris is less burdened by Biden’s disastrous support for Israel’s war, sparking some hope in pro-Palestine advocates.
A Well-Connected Veteran’s Congressional Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-State Donors
Maggie Goodlander’s campaign has also been boosted by a super PAC with links to billionaires Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg.