Twelve Must-Reads From The Intercept in 2016
Revisit Intercept stories that bring our present reality into sharper focus, covering secrecy and corruption in politics, misuse of technology, environmental crimes, military adventurism, and more.
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Trump’s Rhetoric on “Radical Islam” Undermines Counterextremism Programs in U.S.
Counterterrorism experts say the Trump administration will likely destroy existing community partnerships while generating fresh opposition to new programs.
The Battle for Venezuela and Its Oil
As opposition forces fight the government, allies of former president Chavez say his chosen successor is becoming authoritarian. And the U.S. role lingers.
As Tensions Rise, Steve Bannon and ISIS Get Closer to Their Common Goal: Civilizational War
There are striking parallels between Bannon's worldview and the perspective of terrorist groups like the Islamic State, which see the world divided in similarly binary terms.
Small-Plane Crash that Killed Brazil's Key Corruption Judge Demands Investigation and Protection from Temer
One of Brazil's few incorruptible figures dies at a key moment in the investigation.
Intercepted Podcast: Say Hello to My Little Hands
Rep. Ro Khanna on Yemen. Col. Morris Davis discusses Bowe Bergdahl and the recent terror attack in New York. Nomi Prins explains the Paradise Papers.
Leaked Documents Reveal Counterterrorism Tactics Used at Standing Rock to “Defeat Pipeline Insurgencies”
Internal TigerSwan documents provide a detailed picture of how the mercenary firm surveilled Dakota Access Pipeline opponents and infiltrated protest camps.
Repealing the Affordable Care Act Would Jeopardize Women's Health
Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act, women faced a number of barriers to care that are not shared by men.
Former CIA Analyst Sues Defense Department to Vindicate NSA Whistleblowers
NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake has been legally vindicated, but the question he raised about technology and privacy was never resolved. A former CIA analyst is trying to prove Drake was right.
What President Obama Should Have Said at His Last Press Conference
President Obama failed to provide moral and political leadership in his final press conference. Here's what he should have said.