Farmers at Gaza’s Edge Try to Make Ends Meet Between Economic Squeeze and Israeli Sniper Fire
Palestinians work their fields for a pittance — thanks to the economic woes caused by Israel's blockade.
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How the U.S. Weaponized the Border Wall
The idea of weaponizing the border reaches back to at least the 1970s, when the U.S. began to turn its attention away from the Vietnam War.
Chuck Schumer Caved to Facebook and Donald Trump. He Shouldn't Lead Senate Democrats.
Schumer has sided with the GOP on Wall Street, Israel, Iraq, Iran, and Facebook. Almost any other Democrat should be Senate minority leader instead.
Ammar Campa-Najjar, a Working-Class Progressive, Gets a Boost From Indictment of Duncan Hunter
Ammar Campa-Najjar’s atypical campaign focused on progressive ideas and local organizing. He beat the party establishment, and now may flip the seat.
Marie Colvin Dedicated Her Extraordinary Life to Describing “What Really Happens in Wars”
“In Extremis” by Lindsey Hilsum is the new biography of war correspondent Marie Colvin, who was killed in 2012 while covering the Syrian war.
What You Can’t Say About Israel (with Marc Lamont Hill)
There are signs that U.S. opinion might be shifting on Israel and Palestine, but defenders of the Israeli government aren’t backing down. What’s the price of criticizing Israel in the U.S.?
Democratic Megadonor Haim Saban Attacks Senators for Urging Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip
The hard-line, pro-Israel billionaire accused a group of 13 senators led by Bernie Sanders of getting their facts wrong.
Messianic Jewish Lobbying Group Builds Support for U.S.-Funded Ethnic Cleansing Plan in Palestine
The group says it has had key meetings at the White House and on the Hill — and hopes to see legislation introduced this winter.
Don't Call Nikki Haley a Moderate. She's an Extremist on Israel, Iran, and Human Rights.
Trump's outgoing U.N. ambassador is getting applause from the media for being so moderate. But Haley has been a champion for right-wing causes.
Cory Booker Claims He Didn't Know He Held a Pro-Palestine Sign. New Details Cast Doubt on His Denial
Pro-Palestinian activists say they spoke briefly with Booker about their advocacy work before taking a picture with him holding a pro-Palestinian sign.