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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the State Dining Room of the White House following a press conference on September 29, 2025.

Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-Point Gaza Ultimatum Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-Point Gaza Ultimatum

The plan for Gaza does not promise an end to Israel‘s genocide—but does promise indefinite occupation.

Oct 3, 2025 / Phyllis Bennis

Fat Elvis Flies Again

Fat Elvis Flies Again Fat Elvis Flies Again

And Lincoln too.

Oct 3, 2025 / Steve Brodner

Anti-government protesters in Antsiranana, Madagascar gathered on October 2, 2025

Trump’s Gaza “Peace Plan,” UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, Gen Z Protests in Madagascar and Morocco Trump’s Gaza “Peace Plan,” UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, Gen Z Protests in Madagascar and Morocco

The news from your pals at American Prestige.

Oct 3, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, the United States, September 30, 2025.

Democrats Must Oppose Trump’s War on Venezuela Democrats Must Oppose Trump’s War on Venezuela

Trump’s attacks on alleged drug boats are illegal acts of murder. But too many Democrats are shying away from calling the president out.

Oct 3, 2025 / Jeet Heer

If the World Can’t Stop the Genocide Against Us, Let It at Least Carry Our Stories

If the World Can’t Stop the Genocide Against Us, Let It at Least Carry Our Stories If the World Can’t Stop the Genocide Against Us, Let It at Least Carry Our Stories

A journalist in Gaza debates whether to leave before his entire family is killed or stay so his people’s story is told.

Oct 3, 2025 / Mohammed al-Sawwaf

Comedian Bill Burr, recently domesticated by a Saudi regime he says is “just like us.”

The Sad Spectacle of American Comedians Selling Out in Saudi Arabia The Sad Spectacle of American Comedians Selling Out in Saudi Arabia

It turns out that edgy free-speech warriors will scuttle their principles for a check from a brutal autocratic regime.

Oct 2, 2025 / Ben Schwartz

What Could Replace Jimmy Kimmel?

What Could Replace Jimmy Kimmel? What Could Replace Jimmy Kimmel?

Best guess?

Oct 2, 2025 / OppArt / Jesse Duquette

Tony Blair takes part in a panel at Truman Brewery during SXSW London 2025 on June 2, 2025.

Keep Tony Blair’s Blood-Soaked Hands Away From Gaza at All Costs Keep Tony Blair’s Blood-Soaked Hands Away From Gaza at All Costs

He needs to be in The Hague, not in charge of the future of Palestine.

Oct 2, 2025 / Hamza Yusuf

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro take part in a protest against the reward imposed by the US president, in Caracas on August 11, 2025.

Why Trump’s Venezuela Attacks Matter So Much Why Trump’s Venezuela Attacks Matter So Much

They signal a US empire increasingly willing to dispense with even the perfunctory legal legitimation that past presidents leaned on.

Oct 2, 2025 / Jake Romm

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at a podium gesticulating in front of a large American flag.

Hegseth’s Quantico Farce: Terrifying, or Oddly Reassuring? Hegseth’s Quantico Farce: Terrifying, or Oddly Reassuring?

Trump and the defense secretary summoned top military leaders to the side of authoritarianism and abuse, but the officers did not thrill to the message.

Oct 1, 2025 / Joan Walsh

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