Plans Call for “New Rafah” Built in Israel’s Image — Without Palestinians
Project Sunrise outlines a “smart city” with AI grids. It’s only possible with the continued dispossession of Palestinians.
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Perspectives on the news from Intercept columnists, reporters, and freelance contributors.
“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?
Establishment Democrats are rejecting an increasingly popular position by refusing to take a bold stance that happens to be good politics.
ICE Agents Are Even Worse At Being Cops Than You Think
Videos of agents falling down and dropping their guns feel beyond parody. But under-trained law enforcement officers are a real danger to the public.
FBI Raid on WaPo Reporter’s Home Was Based on Sham Pretext
Pam Bondi’s decision to rescind rules to protect journalists is being used as a cudgel to attack the First Amendment.
Would-Be Iran Monarch Reza Pahlavi Declares a Civil War in Iran
It’s not clear how many Iranians inside Iran support former crown prince Reza Pahlavi — but he’s definitely Israel’s favorite.
Americans Are Sick and Tired of Pointless Wars
Americans have lived through enough U.S. military campaigns to be skeptical of Trump’s Venezuela policy from the start.
We Asked for ICE Bodycam Footage. DHS Claims They Don’t Have It.
The Secret Service also said it had no records of its request to raise the water level of a river for JD Vance’s kayaking trip.
Trust What You Can See With Your Own Eyes
Trump, Vance, and Noem are trying to Zapruder a video of ICE’s cold-blooded Minneapolis killing until you don’t believe what you can plainly see.
The U.S. Desperately Wants Back in the Business of Empire With Venezuela
America carried out a coup in Venezuela to plunder the country’s resources. But Latin Americans will have the last word.
This Isn’t the First Killing by ICE — and It Won’t Be the Last
ICE shot a woman point-blank in Minneapolis. The agency’s raids and impunity were always going to lead to death.