Chilling Dissent
The House Just Passed a Bill Punishing “Politically Motivated” Boycotts of Israel
Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert added an amendment to the Pentagon budget that targets the BDS movement against Israel.
Matt Sledge
Matt Sledge is a political reporter. He has written previously for the Houston Landing, Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, and HuffPost.
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Democrats Have a Gerontocracy Problem. The Crypto Industry Is Using That to Its Advantage.
Veteran Rep. Brad Sherman is a major crypto skeptic — and industry insiders are supporting his youthful primary opponents.
Israel’s War on Gaza
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.
The War on Immigrants
ICE Targets App Delivery Drivers — and the Tech Giants They Work for Stay Silent
As part of the federal takeover of D.C., ICE agents have been targeting delivery drivers for the likes of Uber, Grubhub, and DoorDash.
Israel’s War on Gaza
DNC Leadership Pressured Gen Z Member to Kill Resolution on Banning Arms to Israel
Democrats say they need enthusiasm among young voters. They aren’t listening to what Gen Z wants.
The War on Immigrants
ICE Deportation Airline Avelo Relies on Blue-State Subsidies. Will Dem Governors Do Anything About It?
Activists want blue states to stop handing out cash to Avelo, the airline that operated 10 percent of ICE’s deportation flights.
Donald Trump Is Mostly a Crypto Billionaire Now, Group Says
“The more the President’s wealth depends on anonymous investors around the world with hidden agendas, the greater the risk.”
Israel’s War on Gaza
Team Leader at Gaza Aid Distribution Sites Belongs to Anti-“Jihad” Motorcycle Club, Has Crusader Tattoos
Johnny “Taz” Mulford, who works for a security contractor in Gaza, has tattoos of Crusader-style crosses that have been co-opted by the far right.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Worked Security For GHF in Gaza? Beware of War Crime Charges, Democrats Say.
Democrats said veterans supporting Trump’s Gaza aid effort face legal risks for “what amounts to military operations on behalf of the Israeli government.”
Israel’s War on Gaza
Trump’s Gaza “Food Centers” Miss the Real Problem: Israel’s Aid Blockade
As with many of Trump’s proposals, it’s unclear how serious he is about his vague call for further U.S. involvement in Gaza food aid.