Israel’s War on Gaza
J Street to Democrats: Back Resolution Supporting Gaza War or Lose Endorsement
Once a “pro-peace” Israel lobby alternative, J Street is pushing a hawkish resolution on Israel that ignores Palestinian civilians.
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Prem Thakker is a politics reporter whose interests include climate and the environment, corporate and political corruption, civil rights and justice, and labor. Prem previously worked at The Intercept, 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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Israel’s War on Gaza
FBI Targets Muslims and Palestinians in Wake of Hamas Attack, Civil Rights Advocates Warn
The domestic policing comes amid reports of harassment against Muslims and Palestinians around the country.
Israel’s War on Gaza
In Tense Closed-Door Meeting on Gaza, Josh Gottheimer Comment on Muslims Sparks Fury
In a Democratic caucus meeting on Israel–Gaza violence, Gottheimer made a disparaging remark about Muslim clergy, sources said.
Israel’s War on Gaza
TikTok, Instagram Target Outlet Covering Israel–Palestine Amid Siege on Gaza
Periods of Israeli–Palestinian violence have regularly resulted in the corporate suppression of Palestinian social media users.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Rep. Jake Auchincloss Supports Gaza Bombing Despite Captive American and Israeli Civilians
“Deescalation is not possible when they are taking hostages,” the Massachusetts Democrat said — both acknowledging the hostages and disregarding their fate.
Nina Turner Launches Organization to Support Striking Workers
The former Ohio state senator and Bernie Sanders surrogate said she was inspired by the nearly two-yearlong Alabama coal miners strike.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Headlines No Labels Call While Eyeing Run for Higher Office
The longtime No Labels ally has denounced the group’s plans to field a 2024 presidential candidate — but he’s still appearing at their events.
Sen. Josh Hawley Received Campaign Donations From General Motors and Ford
The senator, who joined striking UAW workers on the picket line this week, no longer accepts money from corporate PACs.
The People vs. Cop City
Atlanta Mayor Dismisses Cop City Referendum as “Not an Election”
Mayor Andre Dickens said he wants residents to be heard on Cop City — but his own administration is slow-walking a possible vote on it.
Washington Post Completely Botches Chaturbate Rules in Virginia Candidate Takedown
The article about Susanna Gibson, a Democrat running in a crucial legislative district, bore the telltale signs of an opposition research dump.