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.
Prem Thakker
Prem Thakker is a politics reporter for The Intercept. His interests include climate and the environment, corporate and political corruption, civil rights and justice, and labor. Prem previously worked at 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Palestinians Sue Biden for Failing to Prevent Genocide in Gaza
The federal lawsuit accuses President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of complicity in genocide.
Maryland Democrats Threaten Funding of Immigrant Rights Group That Called for Gaza Ceasefire
CASA, which receives state funding for its work with immigrants, had apologized for its statement even before the lawmakers’ threat.
Al Jazeera Censors Video of Critic Who Said Saudi–Israel Normalization Would Be “Suicide” for MBS
The Saudi crown prince “would not probably survive as the future king of Saudi Arabia,” Madawi Al-Rasheed said on Al Jazeera English’s “UpFront.”
Israel’s War on Gaza
Biden’s Conspiracy Theory About Gaza Casualty Numbers Unravels Upon Inspection
One Palestinian American lost more than 40 relatives in Gaza. We found them on the Ministry of Health list.