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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | Ben-Gvir posts Palestinians on conveyor belts…Ben-Gvir posts Palestinians on conveyor belts to detention camps. The world is silent | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, has recently come under scrutiny for posting a disturbing AI-generated video depicting Palestinian prisoners being sent to detention cam… | |
| August 29, 2026 | The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is…The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is Trump’s desperate attempt to distract us | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Thesis:** Trump's rebranding of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" is a desperate distraction from his administration's failures and declining approval ratings. **Stakes:** This move not only highligh… | |
| August 24, 2026 | ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture…ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture | Judith Levine Opinion | **Headline: ICE’s Tactics Look Increasingly Like Torture | Judith Levine** The recent acquisition of electric shock gloves by ICE highlights a disturbing shift towards inhumane treatment of detainees… | |
| August 21, 2026 | With ICC sanctions, Trump wants to…With ICC sanctions, Trump wants to make the world safe for war criminals | Kenneth Roth Opinion | **Talking Points: Kenneth Roth's Argument on ICC Sanctions Against Trump** 1. **Protagonist**: Kenneth Roth argues that the Trump administration's sanctions against ICC officials, particularly target… | |
| August 17, 2026 | Trump’s tough-guy image has been undone…Trump’s tough-guy image has been undone by his own actions | Mohamad Bazzi Opinion | Donald Trump's carefully crafted tough-guy persona is being undermined by recent revelations about his handling of a potential Iranian assassination attempt. Following a NATO summit, Trump was secretl… | |
| August 4, 2026 | We are US civil rights lawyers.…We are US civil rights lawyers. Trump’s policies have driven us to seek justice internationally | Thomas Becker and Antonio Romanucci Opinion | ### Executive Summary Civil rights lawyers Thomas Becker and Antonio Romanucci highlight the alarming trend of diminishing accountability within the U.S. legal system due to the Trump administration'… | |
| July 29, 2026 | What should replace the American-led world…What should replace the American-led world order? | Aslı Bâli and Samuel Moyn Opinion | Aslı Bâli and Samuel Moyn argue that the decline of the American-led world order presents an opportunity to envision a more stable multipolar world that prioritizes mutual restraint over the flawed id… | |
| July 27, 2026 | Tariffs are Trump’s favorite plaything –…Tariffs are Trump’s favorite plaything – and his justifications are absurd | Steven Greenhouse Opinion | **Briefing Summary:** In the lead-up to the midterm elections, President Trump has intensified his use of tariffs, recently imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian goods and additional tariffs on over 80 c… | |
| July 23, 2026 | Brett Kavanaugh has become Trump’s chief…Brett Kavanaugh has become Trump’s chief enabler on the supreme court | Sidney Blumenthal Opinion | ### Executive Summary Brett Kavanaugh has emerged as a pivotal figure in enabling Donald Trump's agenda on the Supreme Court, with a 76% alignment in key rulings. His controversial opinions, particul… | |
| July 20, 2026 | House Democrats are finally shifting on…House Democrats are finally shifting on Israel. Party leaders must listen | Norman Solomon Opinion | In a striking shift, House Democrats are beginning to challenge long-standing support for Israel, as nearly half voted to block $3.3 billion in military aid. Polls reveal that a significant majority o… |