An Establishment Crack-Up, Aided by Mass Protests, Might Actually End This War An Establishment Crack-Up, Aided by Mass Protests, Might Actually End This War
A strategy of outside pressure and inside dissent offers the best path forward on Israel/Palestine.
Nov 10, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Israel’s War in Gaza, Subsidized by the USA Israel’s War in Gaza, Subsidized by the USA
Reliance on US aid gives the Biden administration leverage to push for a cease-fire, hostage exchange, and an end to the slaughter of civilians—if it can find the political will.
Nov 10, 2023 / William D. Hartung
The Smearing of Rashida Tlaib and the Palestinian Calls for Freedom The Smearing of Rashida Tlaib and the Palestinian Calls for Freedom
The only Palestinian member of Congress was censured, but she has every reason to wear that as a badge of honor.
Nov 10, 2023 / Yousef Munayyer
Rashida Tlaib: “The Cries of the Palestinian and Israeli Children Sound No Different to Me” Rashida Tlaib: “The Cries of the Palestinian and Israeli Children Sound No Different to Me”
Representative Rashida Tlaib speaks to Congress on the resolution to censure her.
Nov 9, 2023 / Rashida Tlaib
The Republican Party Has Devolved Into Utter Incoherence The Republican Party Has Devolved Into Utter Incoherence
As we face so many crises globally, the legislative branch of the world’s (theoretically) most powerful country has ceased to function.
Nov 6, 2023 / Rebecca Gordon
Gabe Amo Is Set to Become Rhode Island’s First Black Congressman Gabe Amo Is Set to Become Rhode Island’s First Black Congressman
Amo beat 10 other candidates in a contentious Democratic primary for the state’s first congressional district seat. “I've been running to make a difference, not to make history.”
Nov 6, 2023 / StudentNation / Nicholas Miller
Rashida Tlaib 1, Marjorie Taylor Greene 0 Rashida Tlaib 1, Marjorie Taylor Greene 0
Greene’s failed attempt to censure Tlaib united Democrats, divided Republicans, and energized ceasefire activism.
Nov 4, 2023 / John Nichols
People Are Urging Bernie Sanders to Back a Gaza Cease-Fire. Here’s Why He Hasn't. People Are Urging Bernie Sanders to Back a Gaza Cease-Fire. Here’s Why He Hasn't.
Sanders has insisted on supporting a “humanitarian pause” instead of a cease-fire. To understand why, you have to look at his personal history.
Nov 3, 2023 / David Klion
The Folksy Fanaticism of Mike Johnson The Folksy Fanaticism of Mike Johnson
The new speaker of the House combines Christian nationalism and MAGA.
Nov 3, 2023 / Jeet Heer