U.S. Embassy in Niger Threatens a Pesky American Journalist and Then Backs Down
In Niger, going to jail is often a death sentence, especially if you’re an activist or a journalist.
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The First “Wrongful Death” Case for Helping a Friend Get an Abortion
The lawsuit’s long game — beyond instilling fear — is establishing fetal personhood, the holy grail of the anti-abortion movement.
Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin on Disrupting the U.S. War Machine
The 71-year-old veteran peace activist discusses the war on Gaza, the Biden administration, and shaking up Congress.
Empire by Invitation
African leaders are asking for more U.S. counterterrorism support. They should be careful what they wish for.
Activists Acquitted in Trial for Taking Piglets From Smithfield Foods
The nation's largest pork producer argued that the removal of two sick piglets was a case of theft and burglary. DxE called it a rescue.
U.S. to Release Stolen Afghan Central Bank Funds to Swiss Bank
A significant portion of the funds will be transferred with the aim of stabilizing the currency, overseen by a third-party trusteeship.
Politics, Not Science, Will Win the Battle for Mifepristone
From AIDS to Covid, the history of regulation shows that we need facts — but also direct action.
Dmitri Mehlhorn: The Man Financing a Political Counterrevolution
Ryan Grim discusses political strategy with super PAC operative Dmitri Mehlhorn.
The Wealth of America’s Bottom 50 Percent Has Doubled During the Pandemic Years
The net worth of the poorer half of U.S. households — while still modest — is now far higher than it’s ever been.
Let’s Check In on AIPAC’s Assault on the Squad
The Israel lobby failed to take down Rep. Summer Lee. They’ve now set their sights on Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush.