Senator John Fetterman Is a Progressive Icon, a Republican Hate Figure—and a Pro-Israel Pinup Senator John Fetterman Is a Progressive Icon, a Republican Hate Figure—and a Pro-Israel Pinup
The Pennsylvania Democrat has long bucked convention on everything from legalizing marijuana to the Senate dress code. But his views on Israel/Palestine risk alienating his base.
Nov 14, 2023 / Ross Barkan
As a Union President, I Stand With Humanity in Calling for a Cease-Fire As a Union President, I Stand With Humanity in Calling for a Cease-Fire
I lead a union that stands for equality, peace, international solidarity, and social justice—and that's why I am joining thousands of others in calling for a cease-fire.
Nov 14, 2023 / Mark Dimondstein
Palestinians Just Want to Be Treated Like Human Beings Palestinians Just Want to Be Treated Like Human Beings
We don’t need to be interrogated on TV about the deaths of our families. We don’t need to be talked about in clinical terms. We just need a chance to tell our stories.
Nov 13, 2023 / Ahmed Alnaouq and Pam Bailey
Will Biden Sacrifice His Presidency for Another Middle Eastern War? Will Biden Sacrifice His Presidency for Another Middle Eastern War?
To defend democracy from Trump, Democrats have to listen to their voters.
Nov 13, 2023 / Jeet Heer
As the Death Toll Rises in Gaza, AIPAC Lobbies for War As the Death Toll Rises in Gaza, AIPAC Lobbies for War
Political interests in Washington are vying for influence when it comes to US policy in the Middle East—no matter how out of step they are with public opinion.
Nov 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
They Helped to Get Biden Elected. Now They’re Demanding That He Back a Cease-Fire. They Helped to Get Biden Elected. Now They’re Demanding That He Back a Cease-Fire.
The president cannot afford to lose the generation of young political activists who are telling him he is flat wrong when it comes to Gaza.
Nov 11, 2023 / John Nichols
Gaza — Where Is the Law? Gaza — Where Is the Law?
For decades, justice has been absent from the conflict. Will that change now?
Nov 10, 2023 / Reed Brody
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 West Bank Is the Unseen Second Front of Israel’s War on Gaza The West Bank Is the Unseen Second Front of Israel’s War on Gaza
Emboldened by the world’s silence, Israeli settlers are working hand in hand with the military to terrorize Palestinians throughout the West Bank.
Nov 10, 2023 / Fathi Nimer