Burning Tires Left Louisiana Prisoners With Migraines, Breathing Problems, and Minimal Medical Care
As black smoke poured out of a burning tire dump in Louisiana, people inside the prison next door struggled to keep the fumes out.
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RIP Madeleine Albright and Her Awful, Awful Career
From setting the stage for the Iraq War to acting as a brand ambassador for a pyramid scheme, Clinton's secretary of state did it all.
Inside the Aggressive Legal War to Shield the Founder of Russia’s Wagner Group
Hacked emails from a Russian law firm reveal Yevgeny Prigozhin’s approach to fighting sanctions — and journalists.
Update: Devonia Inman Is Free
After a Georgia judge overturned his conviction, Inman was released after 23 years behind bars.
What If the U.S. Hadn't Gone to War After 9/11?
New research offers an alternative to the war on terror as the Biden administration rethinks its counterterrorism playbook.
Arizona Attorney General Manufactured an "Invasion" at the Southern Border
Mark Brnovich is pushing for a war that would, according to DHS data, impact families seeking refuge from Latin America’s most tumultuous places.
A Marine's College Essay May Hold a Clue to His Role on January 6
Christopher Warnagiris wrote about the relatively obscure Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who has become a surprise rock star of the alt-right.
Conservative Lobby Groups Prevail as Senate Keeps the Filibuster
While it lobbied to kneecap federal voting rights reform, Heritage Action helped write a host of state-level voter suppression bills.
Journal Retracts Paper Based on DNA of Vulnerable Chinese Minorities
The retraction by Human Genetics follows a scientist's efforts to expose research that is complicit in human rights violations.
House Republicans Release Text of Redacted Fauci Emails on Covid Origins
A scientist told The Intercept he was advised not to “mention a lab origin as that will just add fuel to the conspiracists” after a call with NIH leaders.