AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won’t Give Up Its Influence.
The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it’s still seeking to keep Congress in Israel’s pocket.
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Atlanta Suburb Repeals Law Forcing Protesters to Obtain Consent of Anyone Within 8 Feet
The City of Sandy Springs rescinded a controversial law drafted by the ADL that criminalized public protest without consent.
The Performative Ceasefire in Gaza
As Iran and the U.S. reach a deal to supposedly end this cycle of war, Tariq Kenney-Shawa and Jonah Valdez discuss what’s happened since Israel’s October “pseudo-ceasefire” in Gaza.
She Lost Her Job for Speaking Out About Gaza. Can It Power Her to Congress?
Justice Democrats endorsed Melat Kiros in Denver as the progressive group looks to recover from crushing losses to AIPAC-backed candidates last cycle.
As Students Return to School, a Proposed Law Targets Campus Protests
The ACLU is ringing the alarm bell over S.B. 1287, which the group believes will chill free speech on California campuses.
"An Abrupt Plunge Into Hell": Gaza After the Ceasefire
Israel renewed its bombing campaign on Gaza in March. Killings and food shortages have become the norm again.
Congress Has One Way to Stop Trump From Going to War With Iran
A War Powers Resolution would prohibit the “United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Palestinian Refugees in Syria See Little Hope — Even After Assad
“Even if they rebuild all of Syria, Yarmouk will remain destroyed,” said one Palestinian refugee.
After Israel Killed Hamas Leader, D.C. Pushes to Hand Palestine to Saudi Arabia
Bent on a “mega-deal” security pact with Saudi Arabia, Congress and the Biden administration see their chance.
DNC Votes Down “Overwhelming Popular Position” Calling for Arms Ban to Israel
The weapons ban resolution was put forward by a first-time DNC member to represent the views of younger party members.