Middle East

A protester sits on the sidewalk holding a sign that reads, “CEASEFIRE BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE” outside the main entrance to The Kirya on March 4, 2024, in central Tel Aviv, Israel.

Biden Redefines “Cease-Fire” to Stem Anger Over Gaza Biden Redefines “Cease-Fire” to Stem Anger Over Gaza

After months of not using the term at all, the administration has embraced it, but is using it in a way that has little to do with what activists are demanding.

Mar 4, 2024 / Adam Johnson

Joe Biden at podium

How Long Can Joe Biden Keep Hiding From His Own Voters? How Long Can Joe Biden Keep Hiding From His Own Voters?

Unable to defend his Israel/Palestine policy, the president has gone into the Witness Protection Program.

Mar 4, 2024 / Jeet Heer

New York Times headquarters in New York City on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

The Nixonian “New York Times” Stonewalls on a Discredited Article About Hamas and Rape The Nixonian “New York Times” Stonewalls on a Discredited Article About Hamas and Rape

The newspaper of record botches an important story about sexual violence on October 7.

Mar 1, 2024 / Jeet Heer

A Democratic voter uncommitted to President Joe Biden rallies outside of a polling station in Dearborn, Mich., on February 27, 2024.

Michigan’s Democratic Voters Sent President Biden a Clear Message on Gaza Michigan’s Democratic Voters Sent President Biden a Clear Message on Gaza

But will the president listen and change course? Or continue to risk his presidency—and our democracy—over blind loyalty to Bibi Netanyahu?

Feb 29, 2024 / Waleed Shahid

Natalia Katie places a sign on the podium before the beginning of the press conference for the group Listen to Michigan during their election night watch party for the Michigan presidential primary election in Dearborn on February 27, 2024.

Michigan Voters Made It Clear: Biden’s Gaza Policy Threatens His Reelection Michigan Voters Made It Clear: Biden’s Gaza Policy Threatens His Reelection

The “Uncommitted” vote was a measure of frustration with Biden’s stance on Gaza, and it was up dramatically from past primaries.

Feb 28, 2024 / John Nichols

A group of Palestinian children is pictured at a school run by the UNWRA a in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on February 22, 2024.

The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA

Following Washington’s lead, key US allies have cut funding for the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine—making them all complicit in genocide.

Feb 28, 2024 / Phyllis Bennis

Aaron Bushnell

Taking Aaron Bushnell at His Word (and Deed) Taking Aaron Bushnell at His Word (and Deed)

The airman who set himself alight on Sunday signed up to sacrifice himself for the greater good—only to discover that he had become an accomplice to evil.

Feb 28, 2024 / Lyle Jeremy Rubin

Marcie Pedraza pickets near an entrance to Ford's Chicago Assembly plant during UAW's stand-up strike on September 29, 2023.

The Auto Workers Who Stand With Gaza The Auto Workers Who Stand With Gaza

More than half of organized labor in the US is part of a union that has called for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. One worker explains why.

Feb 28, 2024 / Sarah Lazare

Michael Moore Says Michigan’s “Uncommitted” Campaign Can Send Biden a Vital Message About Gaza

Michael Moore Says Michigan’s “Uncommitted” Campaign Can Send Biden a Vital Message About Gaza Michael Moore Says Michigan’s “Uncommitted” Campaign Can Send Biden a Vital Message About Gaza

Moore, Beto O’Rourke, and dozens of Michigan elected officials are calling for an uncommitted vote today, in a push for a cease-fire.

Feb 27, 2024 / John Nichols

Ali Abu Awwad

“I Don’t Want to Resist the Occupation—I Want to End the Occupation” “I Don’t Want to Resist the Occupation—I Want to End the Occupation”

An interview with Palestinian activist Ali Abu Awwad.

Feb 27, 2024 / Q&A / Ray Suarez

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