June 2026
Congressional Dems Shift to Overwhelmingly Oppose Involvement in Israel’s War on Lebanon
Congressional Democrats overwhelmingly shifted to support Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s bid to block U.S. involvement in Israel’s war on Lebanon.
Even the Liberal Supreme Court Justices Ceded Ground in the Fight for Trans Existence
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold bans on trans girls in school sports — a far-reaching blow against the struggle for trans rights.
Maximum Lethality
A first-of-its-kind investigation by The Intercept found that the greatest threats to women serving in the Army come at the hands of male soldiers.
Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating.
Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette didn’t take Melat Kiros seriously. Now she’s scrambling to convince Colorado voters she’s still the progressive pick.
The Trump Administration’s Shameless Snuff-Film Fixation
Twenty years ago, U.S. military officials condemned terrorist “snuff films.” Now our top officials post them.
Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Senate Candidate Backed by Pro-Palestine Jewish Group
The political arm of Jewish Voice for Peace, known for protesting the genocide in Gaza, is endorsing El-Sayed for Senate in Michigan.
The Peter Thiel Ally Who Helped Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark.
Aron D’Souza launched Objection AI with Peter Thiel’s backing to adjudicate media claims. Then the site went dark.
Keir Starmer’s Downfall Is the Only Reward for Simpering Centrism
As head of Labour, Starmer served his role ignobly: weeding out the Left and paving the way for the far right.
Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing
The KIDS Act, ostensibly aimed at protecting children, will raise the risk for journalists, dissidents, and whistleblowers.
30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech
Daniel Sanchez Estrada’s 30-year sentence for moving a box of pamphlets is likely just the start for criminalizing possession of information.