Michigan Reps. Haley Stevens and Andy Levin Clash Over Climate, Pharma, Israel in First Debate
While Levin hammered conservative parts of his opponent’s record, Stevens attempted to minimize the ideological gap between the two candidates.
Austin Ahlman
Austin Ahlman is a reporter at the Open Markets Institute and a contributing writer and former politics fellow at The Intercept. He began his journalism career as an intern for The American Prospect, where he has continued to contribute in various capacities. He hails from Norfolk, Nebraska, and is based in Washington, D.C.
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Biden Signs Law Banning Forced Arbitration — but Only Over Sexual Misconduct
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The 9/11 Wars
Family Members of 9/11 Victims Call on Biden to Unfreeze Afghan Funds
The families asked the White House to help end the mass starvation crisis in Afghanistan by releasing the country’s U.S.-held foreign reserves. New guidance from the Treasury Department provides a pathway.
In Texas Primary, Democratic Socialist Greg Casar Prevails With Wide Margin
On Tuesday night, progressive Jessica Cisneros also forced a runoff with troubled incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar.
Israel Surpasses 1,000 Demolitions in the Occupied West Bank Since Joe Biden Took Office
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The 9/11 Wars
White House Shifts Blame to Courts as Afghans Endure Winter Famine, Says It’s Being “Proactive”
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The 9/11 Wars
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