How Rep. Summer Lee Cruised to Victory
What powered Lee’s primary win was her ability to win over the Democratic Party establishment.
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The Intercept Appoints Ben Muessig as Editor-in-Chief
Muessig will lead the organization’s editorial operations and set the strategic vision for coverage.
Facing AIPAC Onslaught, Rep. Summer Lee Announces Record Small-Donor Fundraising Haul
AIPAC, which tried to recruit challengers to the Squad member, dropped $5 million on her last race.
A Year Since Their Ceasefire Resolution, Progressives Say Only an Arms Embargo Can Stop Israel
Her call for a ceasefire was prescient. Now Rep. Cori Bush says the Biden administration must stop enabling Israel’s violence.
The Week the World Woke Up to the Genocide in Gaza
Pressure is mounting against Israel in the U.S. and around the world. Will it mean anything on the ground in Palestine?
Primary Challenger Bankrolled by AIPAC Says Jamaal Bowman Takes Money From Hamas
George Latimer offered no evidence to back up his allegation — and doubled down on his dark insinuations about Bowman.
The Forever Spoiler: Netanyahu Has Been Blowing Up Diplomacy With Iran for Decades
Israel’s vicious attack on Lebanon emerged as the biggest threat to the Iran ceasefire. That might be intentional.
Pro-Israel Illinois Democrat Cancels Two Debates Against Challenger Who Backs Gaza Ceasefire
Rep. Bill Foster and Qasim Rashid are on opposite sides of the Gaza ceasefire push — with AIPAC expected to get into the action.
After House Speaker Mike Johnson Pushed Through Israel Aid Package, AIPAC Cash Came Flowing In
The pro-Israel lobby donated around $95,000 to Johnson after he led the House passage of an extra $14 billion for Israel.
AIPAC Donor Urges Jewish Republicans to Switch Parties to Vote Against Jamaal Bowman in Primary
Bowman’s opponent, George Latimer, was recruited by AIPAC as part of the group’s $100 million campaign against progressive Israel critics.