The Pressure on LA’s First Socialist Mayor
Nithya Raman carried the democratic socialist label without running a socialist campaign. Will she govern like one?
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Facing Life in Prison Based on Shoddy Evidence, a Florida Mother Makes a Deal
Michelle Taylor was accused of setting a fire that killed her son for insurance money — even though the arson evidence didn’t hold up.
What The Intercept Is Reading
Book recommendations old and new, fiction and nonfiction, from staffers.
Charles Hall Insisted He Wanted the Death Penalty. Now He’s Asking Biden for Mercy.
The jurors that sent Hall to death row never heard critical evidence that could have convinced them to spare his life. Some of them now support his bid for clemency.
Supreme Court’s Hand-Picked Advocate Argues in Favor of Killing Richard Glossip
Oklahoma’s attorney general believes Glossip’s conviction should be overturned. Chief Justice John Roberts chose a former clerk to argue that the AG is wrong.
Admiral’s Mystery Retirement Amid Secret War Leaves Key Command in Turmoil
The sudden departure of Adm. Alvin Holsey has caused dismay in the U.S. Southern Command.
Pete Hegseth Is Mad the Media Won’t Celebrate U.S. War With Iran
“How about we talk about how special America is?” Hegseth asked. He’s not the first U.S. official to demand pro-war propaganda.
Trump’s Formula for Forever Wars
Spencer Ackerman on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s warmongering legacy and the next U.S. forever war in Iran.
How Many Trump Officials Have Taken Money From Qatar?
Oversight laws about foreign influence were already limited. Now the Trump administration is shredding them.
In Shocking Move, Oklahoma AG Decides to Retry Richard Glossip for Murder
During a hearing in Oklahoma City, the state made clear it will go ahead despite the fact that the case against Glossip has fallen apart.