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Oregon Prison Limits Solitary to 90 Days. This BLM Protester Has Been in the Hole for 250.

Malik Muhammad, a disabled Army veteran with PTSD, received the harshest federal sentence for the George Floyd protests. The post Oregon Prison Limits...

05.12.2024 20

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Police Raid Pro-Palestine Students’ Home in FBI-Led Graffiti Investigation

George Mason University suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and effectively kicked out the group’s co-president. The post Police...

04.12.2024 30

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Biden Makes His Own Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine

Climate Justice Alliance was the only program grantee to speak out on Palestine — and the only one whose funding is delayed. The post Biden Makes...

29.11.2024 6

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Oakland Homicides Dropped 30 Percent. The County Still Recalled Its Prosecutor.

After losses like Pamela Price’s, criminal justice reformers are grappling with how to address voters’ perceptions about public safety. The post...

22.11.2024 10

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From Campus to the Courts, the “Palestine Exception” Rules University Crackdowns

The fights over Gaza protests are playing out online, in campus quads, internal disciplinary proceedings, and in the courts. The post From Campus to...

18.11.2024 3

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Trump Didn’t Win Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris Lost It.

The problem isn’t that cities like Reading are now Trump strongholds, but that Harris’s campaign gave few reasons for enthusiasm. The post Trump...

07.11.2024 30

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How Does AIPAC Shape Washington? We Tracked Every Dollar.

The Intercept followed AIPAC’s money trail to reveal how its political spending impacts the balance of power in Congress. The post How Does AIPAC...

24.10.2024 20

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Cops in Riot Gear Storm Penn Students’ House in Month-Old Vandalism Case

The students said police trained guns on them and refused to provide their names or badge numbers. The post Cops in Riot Gear Storm Penn Students’...

24.10.2024 20

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A Year Since Their Ceasefire Resolution, Progressives Say Only an Arms Embargo Can Stop Israel

Her call for a ceasefire was prescient. Now Rep. Cori Bush says the Biden administration must stop enabling Israel’s violence. The post A Year Since...

16.10.2024 5

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Wesley Bell’s Swan Song: Felonies for Ferguson Protesters

One of Bell’s last actions before taking Rep. Cori Bush’s seat in Congress was to charge protesters arrested on the 10-year anniversary of the...

03.10.2024 9

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Uncommitted Refuses to Endorse Kamala Harris Over Her Support for Gaza Slaughter

“As of now, Harris has not earned my vote, no.” The post Uncommitted Refuses to Endorse Kamala Harris Over Her Support for Gaza Slaughter appeared...

19.09.2024 6

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At DNC, the Squad Warns Democrats to Wake Up to the Threat of AIPAC

“It was Jamaal and I this time,” said Rep. Cori Bush, who was ousted by AIPAC millions, “but who is it going to be in two years?” The post At...

24.08.2024 20

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Kamala Harris Mentioned Palestinian Suffering — in the Passive Voice

Democrats united behind Kamala Harris, but tension over Gaza simmered throughout the DNC. The post Kamala Harris Mentioned Palestinian Suffering —...

24.08.2024 30

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The NYPD Is Illegally Leaking Sealed Records About Children to Tabloids

The juvenile arrest records are sealed by law — but police regularly disclose them to prosecutors and even right-wing media. The post The NYPD Is...

22.08.2024 3

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No Palestinian Americans Will Speak at Convention, DNC Decides

Uncommitted Democratic delegates are staging a sit-in in front of the United Center until they get a call reversing DNC decision. The post No...

22.08.2024 10

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“I Was Pulled Off of the Sidewalk”: At Least 3 Journalists Arrested Covering DNC Protests

The photojournalists face misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct after spending the night in police custody. The post “I Was Pulled Off of the...

22.08.2024 20

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Democrats Attacked a Muslim Woman for Protesting Biden’s Speech. She’s a Harris Delegate.

It’s not just “Uncommitted” activists who are pressuring Kamala Harris on Gaza policy. Her own delegates are speaking out. The post Democrats...

21.08.2024 20

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Days Before Convention, Activists Sue Police Over Violence at DNC Headquarters Protest

D.C. police assaulted Gaza war protesters and strangled them with their own keffiyehs, a lawsuit alleges. The post Days Before Convention, Activists...

17.08.2024 10

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Bodycam Footage: Cop at Trump Shooting Says He Warned Secret Service About Roof

Amid the chaos of the assassination attempt, another local cop called his family in the rally urging them to leave. The post Bodycam Footage: Cop at...

17.08.2024 20

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Student Protesters Were Suspended With No Chance to Defend Themselves. Will Courts Return Them to Campus?

"The suspensions happened immediately and it was without any due process.” The post Student Protesters Were Suspended With No Chance to Defend...

16.08.2024 7

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AIPAC Millions Take Down Second Squad Member Cori Bush

Bush was early calling for a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza. Then AIPAC came after her with millions of dollars. The post AIPAC Millions Take Down...

07.08.2024 30

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After Michael Brown’s Killing, Wesley Bell Called for “Accountability on Both Sides” in Ferguson Racism

The AIPAC-backed challenger to Rep. Cori Bush also said the decision not to release Darren Wilson’s side of the story was “tragic.” The post...

02.08.2024 30

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Amid Veepstakes, Minnesota Cops Push Gov. Tim Walz to Back Off Police Violence Cases

Minnesota police want a reform prosecutor off their backs and are asking Walz to intervene. The post Amid Veepstakes, Minnesota Cops Push Gov. Tim...

01.08.2024 10

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The Crowdfunding Campaign for Deadly Israeli Military Drones

The drone company XTEND secured Israeli military contracts and venture capital funding. Still, it sought out charitable donations. The post The...

01.08.2024 4

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AIPAC Used Distorted Photo of Cori Bush in $7 Million Negative Ad Blitz

“I shouldn’t have to ask my opponent to condemn his biggest funders for putting out an ad like this.” The post AIPAC Used Distorted Photo of...

31.07.2024 10

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The Local Police Department Responding to Trump Shooting Has No Chief

Amid questions about authorities' actions and coordination, the local Butler Township cops has a leadership vacuum. The post The Local Police...

16.07.2024 3

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Even Centrists Are Questioning Biden. But the Squad Is Divided.

Several Squad members who were vocal critics of Biden’s handling of Israel’s war on Gaza have voiced support for the president. The post Even...

10.07.2024 6

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Whether It’s Biden or Someone Else, Gaza Remains Top Priority for “Uncommitted” Voters

Activists who protested Biden’s handling of the war during Democratic primaries say they will maintain pressure no matter the nominee. The post...

04.07.2024 10

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Can Anything Stop the Democratic National Convention From Being A Biden Coronation?

“The Democratic Party is more invested in trying to maintain control than it is in trying to win an election in November,” said one DNC member....

29.06.2024 8

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Progressives on AIPAC’s Defeat of Bowman: “Now We Know How Much It Costs to Buy an Election”

Despite the various factors that contributed to Bowman's loss, progressive strategists said there was one clear takeaway from the results. The post...

26.06.2024 10

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Democratic Leaders Made Half-Hearted Effort to Save Jamaal Bowman From AIPAC’s Attacks

Once upon a time, top Democrats went all in on protecting incumbents. With AIPAC’s attacks on Squad members, they’re less involved. The post...

25.06.2024 5

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This AIPAC Donor Funnels Millions to an IDF Unit Accused of Violating Human Rights

The battalion has a dedicated U.S. nonprofit to support its operations — whose president is supporting AIPAC’s political agenda. The post This...

23.05.2024 60

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Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him.

With Bowman’s challenger handpicked by AIPAC, the Israel lobby is cementing its status as the biggest player in Democratic primary politics. The...

17.05.2024 30

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The Nationwide Right-Wing Attack on Reform Prosecutors Is Now an Attack on Abortion Rights

Since Dobbs, state-level Republicans have sought to strip power from DAs elected in Democratic cities who won't prosecute abortion care. The post...

16.05.2024 40

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Neither Candidate Has Much to Say About Israel. So Why Is AIPAC Pouring Money Into This Race?

The powerful lobbying group is going against a Capitol Police officer who fended off January 6 insurrectionists. The post Neither Candidate Has...

11.05.2024 60

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October 7 Survivors Sue Campus Protesters, Say Students Are “Hamas’s Propaganda Division”

Four lawsuits alleging Hamas ties against Students for Justice in Palestine, the AP, UNRWA, and a cryptocurrency exchange share many of the same...

10.05.2024 40

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After Raids, NYPD Denied Student Protesters Water and Food in Jail

Two college protesters were placed in solitary confinement, according to Columbia professors who worked in real time to support jailed students. The...

06.05.2024 20

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AIPAC’s Next Top Target? Rep. Jamaal Bowman

The Israel lobby is expected to start a $20 million ad blitz backing its handpicked candidate against the incumbent Squad member. The post AIPAC’s...

03.05.2024 70

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Since October, Sen. John Fetterman Has Been Building a Roster of Republican Donors

“Yes I’m a Republican and I exclusively supported John through the Jewish community for his principled actions supporting Israel.” The post...

19.04.2024 4

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Remember the Centrists Who Lost the House in 2022? They’re Back!

New York congressional hopeful John Avlon, a centrist with GOP ties, was endorsed by a party chair widely blamed for losing the House. The post...

15.04.2024 20

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NYC Jails Flagrantly Deny Young People’s Legal Right to Education

New court filings say that the city is violating an eight-year-old court order mandating access to education for people under 22. The post NYC Jails...

04.04.2024 20

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“Crime Has Been a Euphemism for Race”: Alameda County’s Reform DA Rejects Recall Narrative

Bankrolled by real estate investors, a multimillion-dollar recall effort against Pamela Price launched just six months after she took office. The post...

02.04.2024 10

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Prosecute a Cop? You’ll Face Removal From Office

Reform-minded district attorneys like Minnesota’s Mary Moriarty are facing backlash for prosecuting police shootings and misconduct. The post...

22.03.2024 20

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GOP Megadonor’s PAC Fires Off First Ads in Summer Lee’s Democratic Primary

Moderate PAC, funded by Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, became the first outside group to run ads in a contested Democratic primary. The post GOP...

21.03.2024 10

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Biometrics Giant Accenture Quietly Took Over LA Residents’ Jail Reform Plan

A plan to divert money from police ended up funneling an $8.6 million contract back toward the prison-industrial complex. The post Biometrics Giant...

13.03.2024 10

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The Left Is Finally Building a Response to AIPAC

AIPAC has become the key force against progressives in Democratic primaries, but a new coalition is seeking to protect the party’s left flank. The...

11.03.2024 7

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AIPAC Ally Slams “Uncommitted” Voters Warning Biden to Change Course on Gaza

The pro-Israel group DMFI wants to undermine a Michigan protest vote against Biden’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza. The post AIPAC Ally Slams...

23.02.2024 10

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Primary Challenger Bankrolled by AIPAC Says Bowman Takes Money From Hamas

George Latimer offered no evidence to back up his allegation — and doubled down on his dark insinuations about Bowman. The post Primary Challenger...

14.02.2024 8

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Pro-Israel DMFI Backs Centrist Democrat Who Progressives Fear Will Side With GOP

DMFI, a staunch ally of the right-wing AIPAC, is only the latest centrist group to throw support behind conservative Democrat Tom Suozzi. The post...

09.02.2024 6

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AIPAC Is the Largest Donor, By Far, to Jamaal Bowman’s Primary Challenger

George Latimer was recruited by AIPAC to challenge Bowman, a member of the Squad who has called for a Gaza ceasefire. The post AIPAC Is the Largest...

01.02.2024 10

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