Help Fight the Good Fight in Trump’s America—And Tell Us How You’re Getting Involved Help Fight the Good Fight in Trump’s America—And Tell Us How You’re Getting Involved
We’re looking to direct our readers to good community-based, local organizations where people can get their hands dirty organizing or volunteering.
Nov 17, 2016 / no-paywall / Ali Gharib
How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel
Despite the best efforts of his delegates, the Democratic Party platform does not mention Israel’s occupation or its settlements.
Jul 28, 2016 / Ali Gharib
The Diplomats’ Revolt on Syria The Diplomats’ Revolt on Syria
Dozens of American diplomats are calling for strikes against the Assad regime, but they offer no endgame.
Jun 21, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Will the Democratic Platform Committee Go to War Over Israel? Will the Democratic Platform Committee Go to War Over Israel?
Clinton’s and Sanders’s appointees are sharply divided, so there’s sure to be a fracas—one that represents growing divisions among Democrats.
Jun 10, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Bernie Is Speaking the Truth About Israel-Palestine Bernie Is Speaking the Truth About Israel-Palestine
Why did he suspend his staffer for doing the same?
Apr 15, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Standing Ovations for Donald Trump at AIPAC Standing Ovations for Donald Trump at AIPAC
Pandering to the pro-Israel lobby was the order of the day for candidates of both parties.
Mar 23, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Ted Cruz Is an Anti-Muslim Bigot, Too Ted Cruz Is an Anti-Muslim Bigot, Too
The GOP has an anti-Muslim hate problem: Ted Cruz’s foreign-policy team is anchored by America’s biggest Islamophobe.
Mar 18, 2016 / Ali Gharib
How AIPAC Mainstreams Anti-Muslim Hate How AIPAC Mainstreams Anti-Muslim Hate
After withdrawing at the last minute in 2015, a twice-disgraced Islamophobe will be back at the pro-Israel group’s annual summit this year.
Mar 8, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Finally, Obama Visits an American Mosque Finally, Obama Visits an American Mosque
“You fit in here,” the president told American Muslims in a rebuke to growing anti-Muslim bigotry.
Feb 4, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Why Is Hillary Clinton Using Republican Talking Points to Attack Bernie Sanders? Why Is Hillary Clinton Using Republican Talking Points to Attack Bernie Sanders?
In a troubling failure of imagination, her campaign paints Sanders as naive for wanting to pursue better relations with Iran.
Jan 25, 2016 / Ali Gharib