Protests for Black Lives
Uninvited and Unaccountable: How CBP Policed George Floyd Protests
Thousands of pages of newly released documents detail CBP’s involvement in policing the 2020 racial justice protests.
Prem Thakker
Prem Thakker is a politics reporter for The Intercept. His interests include climate and the environment, corporate and political corruption, civil rights and justice, and labor. Prem previously worked at The New Republic, The American Prospect, and CNN. He grew up in North Dakota and now lives in Washington, D.C.
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Republican Disarray Delays House Vote to Ban Cluster Bomb Transfers
As Biden sends the internationally banned weapons to Ukraine, a bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to block their transfer to any country.
A Trump Appointee Is Trying to Gut the FEC’s Ability to Investigate Campaign Finance Crimes
A new proposal would require the FEC’s investigators to get explicit approval from the commissioners for any investigative activity, no matter how big or small.
California Might Legalize Magic Mushrooms
California lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that would make it legal to possess or grow some plant-based psychedelics.
Gen Z Candidate Launches Campaign That Ignores His Generation’s Priorities
Democrat Isaiah Martin’s platform for his Texas congressional race indicates support for Israel — and makes no mention of climate change.
As Republicans Thirst for War With Mexico, Democrats Push to Make Them Vote on It
Populist Republicans’ response to the new war powers resolution highlights the growing pains of their anti-war coalition with progressive Democrats.
Republicans Pushed Almost 400 “Education Intimidation” Bills in Past Two Years
Lawmakers in all but four states introduced bills that indirectly censor what’s taught in schools, according to a new report from PEN America.
Atlanta Officials Unveil Onerous Verification Requirements for Cop City Referendum
The city outlined its plans for signature verification after organizers collected 100,000 signatures for a vote on the police training facility.
Norfolk Southern Spent $1.9 Million in Washington as Congress Weakened Rail Safety Bill
In the six months since the East Palestine derailment, the railway giant has activated its lobbyists and spread money around Congress.
U.S. Official Hints at Possible Plea Deal for Julian Assange
The U.S. ambassador to Australia said there could be a “resolution” to the Justice Department’s pursuit of Assange.