Israel’s War with Iran Isn’t America’s Fight—And Voters Know It

As Netanyahu drags the U.S. toward war with Iran, a rare bipartisan chorus in Congress is saying: not this time. Voters are even louder.

Medea Benjamin
By Medea Benjamin
Israelis gather next to a direct hit site following an Iranian missile strike against Israel, June 16th 2025. Matan Golan | AP

When Israel launched a surprise military strike on Iran last week, it did more than risk igniting a catastrophic regional war. It also exposed long-simmering tensions in Washington—between entrenched bipartisan, pro-Israel hawks and a growing current of lawmakers (and voters) unwilling to be dragged into another Middle East disaster. “This is

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Trump’s Break with Israel: Genuine Shift or Political Theater?

Has Trump finally put America First—or is this just another pro-Israel rerun in disguise?

Kit Klarenberg
By Kit Klarenberg
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak during a White House press conference on Gaza, February 2025

When Donald Trump was re-elected president in November 2024, expectations were widespread that Israel’s assault on Gaza would intensify, and that the incoming administration would take a much more active role in neutralizing Tel Aviv’s regional adversaries. The affinity between Benjamin Netanyahu, many Israelis, and Trump is well-established. As

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Rare Right-Wing Revolt Sinks Bill Punishing Boycotts of Israel With Prison

AIPAC-backed legislation threatening Americans with prison for supporting boycotts of Israel collapsed after GOP lawmakers revolted over free speech concerns.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
Greene and Massie walk through Capitol surrounded by reporters, April 30, 2024

A sweeping pro-Israel bill backed by Republican leadership and AIPAC collapsed this week after a rare revolt by right-wing lawmakers who argued it posed a direct threat to Americans’ First Amendment rights. The bill, H.R. 867 — known as the IGO Anti-Boycott Act — would have imposed up to $1 million in fines and prison terms of up to 20 years on

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Israeli Lawsuits Target Americans: A New Threat to the First Amendment Under Trump

A wave of lawsuits filed by Israeli plaintiffs against pro-Palestinian Americans is setting the stage for Trump-backed legislation that could criminalize dissent and silence opposition to Israeli policies.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
AIPAC lawsuits free speech Feature photo

A wave of lawsuits filed by Israeli plaintiffs against pro-Palestinian American citizens, advocacy groups, and media outlets is paving the way for the AIPAC-backed “nonprofit killer bill” to take effect. The claims—largely unsubstantiated—appear designed to justify what critics say could amount to a near-total shutdown of political expression

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AIPAC Strikes Again: Cori Bush’s Primary Loss Exposes the Power of Pro-Israel Money

AIPAC’s relentless funding and smear campaigns lead to the defeat of progressive icon Cori Bush, raising serious concerns about the integrity of U.S. elections.

Medea Benjamin
By Medea Benjamin
Cori Bush Feature photo

Representative Cori Bush, a progressive black woman from St. Louis, MO, who is a member of the “Squad” and has been a powerful voice in Congress for poor people, women’s rights, healthcare, housing–and Palestine, just lost her primary because pro-Israel lobby groups flooded the race with outside funding. Her loss is a tremendous blow to

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Israel’s Shadow Over Free Speech: The Truth Behind the TikTok Ban Bill

Kit Klarenberg uncovers how Israel’s grip on U.S. policy threatens online expression with the TikTok ban bill, challenging the narrative of Chinese control and highlighting the real danger to free speech.

Kit Klarenberg
By Kit Klarenberg
Israel tiktok ban Feature photo

On March 13, U.S. lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill forcing TikTok's foreign owner, ByteDance, to sell up or face a stateside ban. Its advocates claim the popular video-sharing app is a Chinese Communist Party-controlled national security threat that could be weaponized as a tool of surveillance and manipulation if it isn't already.

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