Israel’s War on Gaza
Israeli Refuseniks Forsake Army Despite Post-October 7 Nationalist Frenzy
Teenage conscientious objectors won momentum during the anti-Netanyahu protests, but the post-October 7 world is a new test.
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Israel’s War on Gaza
Joe Biden Abstains From Watered-Down U.N. Gaza Resolution, Then Takes Credit Anyway
In the days Biden spent blocking a U.N. resolution on Gaza, Israel killed scores of Palestinians.
Congress Is Pushing Revolutionary Research on Psychedelic Treatments for the Military
A provision in the annual defense bill would have the Pentagon run clinical trials for members of the military with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Centrist Ohio Democrat Quietly Removes Name From Letter Calling for Gaza Ceasefire
As the Gaza death toll rises, Rep. Joyce Beatty removed her name from a letter that House Democrats sent to Biden about a ceasefire.
Shock Poll Shows Independent Nebraska Union Leader Beating Republican Senator
With Senate control hanging in the balance, Nebraska Democrats are considering backing Dan Osborn in his challenge against Republican Sen. Deb Fischer.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Some Politicians Calling for a “Ceasefire” Are Not Actually Calling for a Ceasefire
As the word “ceasefire” gains currency in Congress, some lawmakers are coupling their calls for peace in Gaza with conditions that cannot be met.
Israel’s War on Gaza
American University Called on the FBI to Investigate Defaced Posters
Amid campus tensions over the Gaza war, the university declined to explain why the vandalism of posters warrants FBI involvement.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Student Protests for Gaza Targeted by Pro-Israel Groups for Alleged Civil Rights Violations
Amid an upswell of student support for Palestinians, Israel advocacy groups are weaponizing civil rights law to quell dissent.
Israel’s War on Gaza
More Than 300 DNC Delegates for Bernie Sanders Push Senator to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
The letter is the latest push from Democratic Party insiders to bring recalcitrant leaders around to calling for a ceasefire.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Obama Alumni Call on Former President to “Leverage” Influence for Gaza Ceasefire
Using Obama’s own words, recent and past, on Palestine, the former staffers join a rising tide of political operatives opposing unconditional U.S. support for Israel.