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Why Can’t AIPAC Defend Israel? Why Can’t AIPAC Defend Israel?
When it comes to the lobby’s massive spending in Democratic primaries, Zionism has become the cause that dare not speak its name.
Aug 4, 2022 / Yousef Munayyer
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AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project
In the name of supporting Israel, the lobbying group has created a new super PAC that is only too happy to boost candidates that threaten our democracy.
May 20, 2022 / Ezra Oliff-Lieberman
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Did Netanyahu Just Kill Washington’s ‘Pro-Israel’ Consensus? Did Netanyahu Just Kill Washington’s ‘Pro-Israel’ Consensus?
The ban against Representatives Tlaib and Omar has angered even those who can’t find their voices when Israel bombs kids in Gaza.
Aug 16, 2019 / M.J. Rosenberg
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When Will Washington End the Forever War? When Will Washington End the Forever War?
A new breed of progressive politicians and activists is challenging the bipartisan consensus—but there’s a long way to go.
Apr 24, 2019 / Feature / David Klion
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Letters From the April 15, 2019, Issue Letters From the April 15, 2019, Issue
What about the Marshall Court?… The white supremacists around us… Debating the need for debate…
Mar 28, 2019 / Letters / Our Readers
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The Ilhan Omar Affair Was a Victory for Social Movements and Palestinian Rights The Ilhan Omar Affair Was a Victory for Social Movements and Palestinian Rights
The spirited defense of the freshman congresswoman against unfair attack was the result of years of grassroots organizing. But will it really change the entrenched status quo in Wa...
Mar 13, 2019 / Editorial / Phyllis Bennis
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The Democratic Party Attacks on Ilhan Omar Are a Travesty The Democratic Party Attacks on Ilhan Omar Are a Travesty
I’m Jewish and have worked against anti-Semitism for decades. I was sitting a few feet from Omar at Busboys & Poets and I heard nothing—nothing—that smacked of anti-Semitism, o...
Mar 5, 2019 / Phyllis Bennis
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Israeli Extremists Are Making a Comeback—With the Help of US Tax Dollars Israeli Extremists Are Making a Comeback—With the Help of US Tax Dollars
American nonprofits have funneled money to Meir Kahane’s followers, who now have a chance to enter the Knesset.
Feb 26, 2019 / Mairav Zonszein
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This Is How AIPAC Really Works This Is How AIPAC Really Works
An AIPAC and Capitol Hill veteran explains the lobby’s tactics of reward and retribution.
Feb 14, 2019 / M.J. Rosenberg
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What Ilhan Omar Said About AIPAC Was Right What Ilhan Omar Said About AIPAC Was Right
I’m ashamed to admit that endorsing AIPAC positions was all about the Benjamins for me and my candidate.
Feb 12, 2019 / From the Archive / Ady Barkan