ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound.
With the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody. The post ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s…
Secret ICE Agent Tried to “Entice” Minneapolis Activists Into Confrontational Tactics
Documents from ICE’s investigation into the Sunrise Movement show an agent volunteered to build tools for “direct-action” protests. The post Secret ICE Agent Tried to “Entice”…
The Intercept Sues Trump for Selling Premium Access to Truth Social Announcements
A lawsuit filed with the Freedom of the Press Foundation argues the president is restricting First Amendment-protected information in a scheme to enrich himself. The post The…
Has the Left Really Met Its Limit?
David Sirota on Francesca Hong’s defeat, what it means for the insurgent left, and how the American presidency has consolidated king-like power. The post Has the Left Really Met…
No, AOC: “Woke” Wasn’t “Crazy” the Way You Say It Was
Protesting George Floyd’s murder wasn’t the “crazy” part. Centrist Dems selling out was. The post No, AOC: “Woke” Wasn’t “Crazy” the Way You Say It Was appeared first on The…
Francesca Hong’s “Thanksgiving-Gate” Shows Her Detractors Are Totally Out of Ideas
Today’s Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin has featured increasingly desperate attacks against the frontrunner. The post Francesca Hong’s “Thanksgiving-Gate” Shows Her…
Israel Justified Its Wars by Calling Enemies “Crazy.” Now, the Warning Signs All Apply to Israel.
Benjamin Netanyahu shocked the world with violence in Gaza — then took an unhinged Israel to the mainstream. The post Israel Justified Its Wars by Calling Enemies “Crazy.” Now,…
Francesca Hong’s Loss in Wisconsin Is a Win for AI Data Centers — for Now
Though the democratic socialist was defeated, the fight against the data centers she opposed isn’t going anywhere. The post Francesca Hong’s Loss in Wisconsin Is a Win for AI Data…
Tennessee Plans Another Execution Despite Its Brutal Recent Mistakes
Despite a record of botched executions, three states including Tennessee plan to kill by lethal injection on Thursday. The post Tennessee Plans Another Execution Despite Its…
Cornell to Pro-Palestine Students Targeted by ICE: Come Back to the U.S. or Lose Funding
Momodou Taal and Amandla Thomas-Johnson were finishing their graduate degrees abroad because of targeting by the Trump administration. Cornell is ordering them back to campus. The…
Sophie Cunningham Is the Anti-Trans Right's New White Woman Mascot
The WNBA star has become the latest symbol in the right’s campaign to define which women deserve protecting—and which do not. The post Sophie Cunningham Is the Anti-Trans Right’s…
State Department Wants Palantir’s Advice on Free Speech and “Countering Digital Surveillance”
Founded by Trump ally and right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, Palantir has attacked the press and works in the digital surveillance space. The post State Department Wants…
Congress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After Shoplifters
A bill intended to halt the supposed threat of “organized retail crime” would put ICE in charge of the federal response. The post Congress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After…
Abdul El-Sayed Beats the Democratic Establishment and AIPAC in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens — despite a record-setting $60 million in outside spending in her favor. The post Abdul El-Sayed Beats the Democratic…
Free Speech Crackdown: Germany Deports Bob Vylan Frontman for Anti-Israel Chants
Allowing the musician into Germany could “radicalise certain segments of the [German] population,” authorities warned. The post Free Speech Crackdown: Germany Deports Bob Vylan…
Corporations, Not Immigrants, Are Responsible for Vast Majority of Healthcare Fraud, OIG Report Shows
Trump officials are focused on immigrants, but the Department of Health and Human Services report on fraud doesn’t even mention them. The post Corporations, Not Immigrants, Are…
NYPD Used High-Tech Surveillance to Find Gaza Paint Splatter Protester, Docs Show
Throwing paint on a statue at Columbia seems like a minor crime, but cops use tremendous resources when pro-Palestine protesters are in the crosshairs. The post NYPD Used…
Rubio Is Trying to Keep Leftists Out of U.S. by Banning Supporters of “Economic Sabotage”
A new State Department policy about “far-left terrorism” could spark a crackdown on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions activists. The post Rubio Is Trying to Keep Leftists Out of…
Black Residents Warned of Abusive Cops for Years. Then Police Shot and Killed a Toddler.
In the Mississippi town where Kohen Wiley died, community members had urged leaders to rein in the police. Are they listening now? The post Black Residents Warned of Abusive Cops…
The Most Expensive Democratic Senate Primary Has a Winner
Intercept reporters break down progressives’ wins and losses in Michigan and Missouri. The post The Most Expensive Democratic Senate Primary Has a Winner appeared first on The…
Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC
The moderate Democrat easily won the rematch in Missouri’s primary against an outspoken critic of Israel. The post Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From…
Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza Starvation, Justified Killing Journalists
The latest CBS News hire shows that the way to get ahead in journalism is to act as a tool for the powerful. The post Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza…
Trump’s Truth Social API Is a Blatantly Corrupt Favor to Wall Street
By selling off early access to his posts at a premium, the president is merging a public good with his own profit motives. The post Trump’s Truth Social API Is a Blatantly Corrupt…
Nach Abschiebung wegen Anti-Israel-Parole: Bob-Vylan-Frontmann wehrt sich erfolgreich gegen Einreiseverbot
Deutsche Behörden warnten, die Einreise des pro-palästinensischen Musikers könne zur „Radikalisierung einzelner Bevölkerungsgruppen“ beitragen. Er legte Widerspruch ein. The post…
Liberals Are Ceding Ground to the Far Right on Ceuta Border Crossings
From the New York Times to the EU, liberals defending Spain from far-right fearmongering are regurgitating the right’s anti-immigrant premise. The post Liberals Are Ceding Ground…
BLM Protester Transferred Thousands of Miles Away After They Organized Against Their Solitary Confinement
A misconduct report before the transfer noted that Malik Muhammad, a Black Lives Matter protester, was critical of Israel in communications from prison. The post BLM Protester…
Cori Bush Has No Regrets
Rep. Wesley Bell has AIPAC on his side, but the grassroots energy seems to be behind Bush. The post Cori Bush Has No Regrets appeared first on The Intercept .
“Total Whitewash”: New Pentagon Report Claims U.S. Killed No Civilians in Boat Strikes
Government officials told The Intercept the War Department’s latest civilian casualty report was “sickening” and a “joke.” The post “Total Whitewash”: New Pentagon Report Claims…
There’s No Time for Centrists to Be Doomers About El-Sayed’s Victory
The public health official faced down AIPAC — and the entire Democratic Party establishment — to beat Haley Stevens. That’s well worth celebrating. The post There’s No Time for…
When a President Promises a Massacre
Harkening back to colonial massacres, Trump abandons the premise of proportionality for butchery in Iran and beyond. The post When a President Promises a Massacre appeared first…
Abdul El-Sayed on The Intercept Briefing
The Michigan Senate primary is the next biggest test for the direction of the Democratic Party. The post Abdul El-Sayed on The Intercept Briefing appeared first on The Intercept .
The Pentagon’s Obsession With China Puts Hawai‘i at Risk
To prepare for a possible war with China, the U.S. military has put Hawai’i on the front lines of a potential nuclear conflict. The post The Pentagon’s Obsession With China Puts…
The Pentagon Is Posting Cryptic Biblical Messages on Social Media
Defense Department accounts posted the biblical quote “SEND ME.” The Pentagon won’t say if its proselytizing is a message about the Iran war. The post The Pentagon Is Posting…
The Pentagon Found a New Way to Undercount U.S. Casualties in Iran
U.S. troops killed or wounded since July 7 are now counted separately from casualties during the first months of the Iran war. The post The Pentagon Found a New Way to Undercount…