Exactly Why and How Republicans Hate Ilhan Omar
It has literally nothing to do with antisemitism.
Voices
Perspectives on the news from Intercept columnists, reporters, and freelance contributors.
Reproductive Rights Activists Charged Under Law Intended to Protect Abortion Clinics
The Justice Department is calling graffiti on anti-abortion centers a threat to “reproductive health services facilities.”
The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer
The tool Russian mercenaries used to kill a Syrian army deserter and others has become a violent meme, similar to the Punisher logo in the U.S.
Meet New Washington Post Columnist Jim Geraghty and His Malfunctioning Noggin
Geraghty exudes the conspiratorial mindset that afflicts conservative thinking.
Classified Documents Scandals Point to Larger Culture of Impunity
The snowballing investigations into Trump, Biden, Pence, and others over their mishandling of classified documents present us with a unique opportunity.
The Crackdown on Cop City Protesters Is So Brutal Because of the Movement's Success
One protester was killed by police, 20 were charged under a “domestic terror” law, and Georgia’s governor gave himself broad “emergency” powers.
Cop City Goes National
As the country’s attention descends on Cop City following a police killing last week, the local stakes should be front of mind.
It's the GOP, Stupid: How the Party Gave Us a New Mexico Pol Accused of Hiring Assassins
There’s no distancing the Republican Party from Solomon Peña — or his alleged acts of political violence.
The Secrets Presidents Keep in Their Garages and Luxury Resorts
The ceaseless political scandals over classified documents point to deeper systemic problems with Washington’s obsession with secrecy.
Empire by Invitation
African leaders are asking for more U.S. counterterrorism support. They should be careful what they wish for.