Has the Left Really Met Its Limit?
David Sirota on Francesca Hong’s defeat, what it means for the insurgent left, and how the American presidency has consolidated king-like power.
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Meta’s Israel Policy Chief Tried to Suppress Pro-Palestinian Instagram Posts
Jordana Cutler, Meta’s policy chief for Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, repeatedly flagged for censorship posts by Students for Justice in Palestine.
Hawkish Israel Is Pulling U.S. Into War With Iran
The Biden administration is appearing to endorse Israel's escalations against Iran — a move that would necessitate U.S. involvement in a new Middle East conflict no one wants.
Congress Melts Down Over Israel Again
Ryan Grim and Beth Miller of Jewish Voice for Peace Action discuss the House resolution declaring unconditional support for Israel’s government.
How Iran Won the U.S. War in Iraq
A trove of secret intelligence cables obtained by The Intercept reveals Tehran’s political gains in Iraq since the 2003 invasion.
Rep. Mike Johnson’s Largest Donor Was AIPAC. He’s Trying to Cut Free Tax Filing to Send Weapons to Israel.
Johnson’s first order of business as House speaker is to seek budget cuts in exchange for a $14 billion aid package for Israel.
TikTok Threat Is Purely Hypothetical, U.S. Intelligence Admits
“We have nothing to add,” the FBI said, when asked for evidence of TikTok’s actual threat.
Florida Democrat Who Voted to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Quits Progressive Caucus
Rep. Lois Frankel, a staunch Israel supporter, quietly left the Congressional Progressive Caucus amid an internal split over Israel’s siege on Gaza.
Dick Durbin, AIPAC’s First Successful Recruit, Becomes First Senator to Call for Gaza Ceasefire
Durbin’s willingness to tiptoe ahead of his colleagues is all the more surprising given his own electoral history.
American Base in Jordan Where Drone Killed 3 U.S. Troops Dogged by Inadequate Air Defenses
The lack of capabilities to detect and destroy air attacks was well known at Tower 22, said troops stationed at the small outpost.