Lobbying

AIPAC vs. Democracy

AIPAC vs. Democracy AIPAC vs. Democracy

AIPAC has endorsed 109 January 6 insurrectionists. The organization clearly doesn’t care if candidates don’t care about fair elections.

Aug 12, 2022 / Ruth Messinger and Mik Moore

Michigan congressman Andy Levin departs the Capitol on July 21, 2022.

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

Kathy Hochul, in red, waves a Pride flag.

How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State? How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State?

After a disastrous showing in last week’s Democratic primary, the state's institutional left looks weak and inconsequential.

Jul 7, 2022 / Ross Barkan

The Government’s Investigation Into a Brookings Ex-President Should Worry Think Tanks

The Government’s Investigation Into a Brookings Ex-President Should Worry Think Tanks The Government’s Investigation Into a Brookings Ex-President Should Worry Think Tanks

Accepting foreign government funding may have just gotten harder.

Jun 23, 2022 / Eli Clifton and Benjamin Freeman

A replica of the United States Bill of Rights.

The ACLU Never Stopped Defending Free Speech The ACLU Never Stopped Defending Free Speech

And, contrary to what you may have read, we’re not stopping now.

May 31, 2022 / David Cole

Former DHS Security Secretary Michael Chertoff

Another Terrible Choice for Biden’s “Disinformation Board” Another Terrible Choice for Biden’s “Disinformation Board”

Michael Chertoff’s experience detaining Muslim Americans, justifying CIA torture, and helping to draft the Patriot Act make him an all-too-appropriate choice to advise this Orwelli...

May 27, 2022 / Lev Golinkin

Urvashi Vaid holds up a sign that says

Urvashi Vaid, 1958–2022 Urvashi Vaid, 1958–2022

Telling the truth, standing together, and fighting for liberation.

May 26, 2022 / Obituary / Laura Flanders

AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project

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

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

And they don’t need Joe Manchin’s permission.

Apr 15, 2022 / Nathan Newman

Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical “It” Couple

Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical “It” Couple Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical “It” Couple

How the Thomases have been able to get away with their decades long abuse of influence.

Feb 9, 2022 / Elie Mystal

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