Trump Headlines a Benefit Concert for Imperialism
Historian Vijay Prashad and The Intercept's Peter Maass are this week’s podcast guests. Plus, we hear excerpts from a play by Tina Satter about Reality Winner.
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The Bloody History of Border Militias Runs Deep — and Law Enforcement Is Part of It
The Border Patrol appeared unconcerned when a border militia carrying AR-15s decorated with Punisher skulls captured hundreds of immigrants.
Exclusive: Ilhan Omar Speaks Out on Her Twitter Scandal, Anti-Semitism, and a Progressive Foreign Policy
Omar’s tweets kicked off a massive debate on anti-Semitism, but the pile on against her, a young, black, Muslim refugee woman, was disproportionate.
The House Democrats’ “Rebuke” of Rep. Ilhan Omar Is a Fraud for Many Reasons, Including Its Wild Distortion of Her Comments
No matter one's views on Israel, the House Democrats' efforts to punish debate should be treated with the scorn and opposition it deserves.
"We Want to Survive": Afghans Warily Anticipate Trump's Withdrawal of Thousands of U.S. Troops
Some Afghans fear that fewer U.S. troops will lead to more violence, while others hope the pullout will give the country a better shot at peace.
The U.S. Will Stop Refueling Saudi-Led Coalition Jets in Yemen, but Progressives in Congress Want More
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told The Intercept that he was “cautiously optimistic” about the news, but wants to ensure that the Trump administration follows through.
Marketing the Muslim Woman: Hijabs and Modest Fashion Are the New Corporate Trend in the Trump Era
The retail and fashion industry grants visibility to certain Muslim women, in effect further marginalizing those most impacted by structural Islamophobia.
“Vice” Turns the Life of Dick Cheney Into Entertainment — and Stays True to His Terrible Evil
Adam McKay, the writer and director of "Vice," has followed up his earlier "The Big Short" with another triumph of humor and politics.
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.
Shadow Players: Erik Prince, Julian Assange, and the Bizarre World of Trump
The Intercept’s Betsy Reed, Vanessa Gezari, and Matthew Cole along with lawyer James Goodale and reporter Dahr Jamail join this week.