Democrats Echo Israel's Far-Right by Refusing to Even Use the Word "Occupation"
Israel's military rules over millions of disenfranchised Palestinians in territories it seized by force in 1967. Why can't Democrats call that what it is?
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Ilhan Omar, AIPAC, and the 2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders
The Democratic Party is having an internal battle over Israel and the BDS movement — and the 2020 contenders are paying attention.
In Case Brought by School Speech Pathologist, Texas Federal Court Becomes the Third to Strike Down Pro-Israel Oath as Unconstitutional
Outlawing activism against Israel is one of the the greatest threats to free speech in the west, but that censorship campaign is losing in U.S. courts.
Who Won Last Night’s Democratic Debate?
Mehdi Hasan discusses the Atlanta Democratic debate with Intercept politics reporter Akela Lacy and Waleed Shahid of the activist group Justice Democrats.
Seeing Is Believing: The Intercept’s 2018 Visual Journalism
From Puerto Rico to Gaza, The Intercept sent photographers and video journalists into the field to bring viewers to places they might not otherwise see.
Israeli Campaign Ad Stars Former Soldier Lauded for Executing Palestinian Suspect
An ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been endorsed by Elor Azaria, a former soldier who publicly executed a Palestinian suspect in 2016.
Elliott Abrams, Trump's Pick to Bring “Democracy” to Venezuela, Has Spent His Life Crushing Democracy
The choice of Abrams sends a clear message: The Trump administration intends to brutalize Venezuela, while proclaiming our love for human rights.
Trump Offers Netanyahu Part of Syria to Boost Israeli Leader's Flagging Re-Election Campaign
Hoping to help Israel's leader get re-elected, Trump recognized Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights, territory it seized from Syria in 1967.
Rejecting Israel Lobby’s Influence Over Congress, Rashida Tlaib Plans to Lead Delegation to Palestine
For decades, AIPAC has sponsored trips to Israel for new members of Congress. Rep.-elect Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian-American, is planning an alternative.
As Black Activists Protested Police Killings, Homeland Security Worried They Might Join ISIS
Unfounded speculations that black protesters might be linked to terrorists exposed activists to the risk of additional police violence.