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Israeli Lawsuits Target Americans: A New Threat to the First Amendment Under Trump
28 March 2025 @ 3:28 pm
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.
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Why Ben Shapiro and Pro-Israel Pundits Are Melting Down Over the JFK Files
28 March 2025 @ 2:48 pm
The JFK files have rattled pro-Israel commentators, prompting deflection, denial, and accusations of antisemitism.
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Trump Killed Public War Research. Stargate Will Make It Secret—and Far More Dangerous
26 March 2025 @ 4:58 pm
The Pentagon’s academic program studied dissent, protest, and radicalization. Now it’s being replaced by a private AI surveillance network run in total secrecy.
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Betar: the Far-Right Hate Group Helping Trump Deport Israel’s Critics
25 March 2025 @ 4:25 pm
Betar US, a far-right pro-Israel group with a history of terrorism and incitement, is pushing to deport critics of Israel. Working closely with the Trump admin, it’s now targeting activists like Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil. Alan Macleod investigates.
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Damascus Targets All but Israel as Border Crisis Deepens
21 March 2025 @ 7:47 pm
As Damascus turns its guns on Lebanon and minority communities, Israeli strikes go unanswered and Syrian civilians pay the price.
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Fighting For Empire: Conor McGregor’s Far-Right Makeover
20 March 2025 @ 4:41 pm
Conor McGregor’s far-right pivot: from UFC star to Israel loyalist, Trump ally and anti-immigration crusader.
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Trump’s Attacks on Yemen Will Cost US Taxpayers Billions
20 March 2025 @ 3:55 pm
Trump’s Yemen war is draining U.S. taxpayers—billions burned, no wins in sight.
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New Conservative Argument: Cut US Aid to Protect Israel’s Reputation
18 March 2025 @ 2:44 pm
The Heritage Foundation’s proposal to reduce American military assistance is not about abandoning Israel—but ensuring it isn’t seen as a dependent state.
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How Miami Beach Became a Lab for Pro-Israel Censorship Laws
17 March 2025 @ 3:15 pm
A campaign to punish a small independent theater for screening No Other Land is just the latest move in Miami Beach’s growing crackdown on Palestine solidarity, making the city a model for nationwide suppression.
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The Case Against Mahmoud Khalil: How the Israel Lobby Fueled a Campus Crackdown
13 March 2025 @ 3:46 pm
Pro-Israel lobbyists spent a year framing campus protests as Hamas-linked. Now, their disinformation campaign has led to the detention and planned deportation of Mahmoud Khalil—despite Trump officials admitting he broke no laws.
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