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Jun 27, 2026

How should political parties address international issues like Gaza in their strategies for elections?

As the DNC blamed the author for the report’s shortcomings, a source who participated in the research said the author seemed to grasp that Gaza "clearly" hurt Harris. The post DNC Autopsy of 2024 Loss Doesn’t Mention Gaza or Israel at all appeared first on The Intercept

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Politics

Jun 24, 2026

What effects could Mamdani's success in the primaries have on future policies in our communities?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory

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Geopolitics

May 02, 2026

What should lawmakers consider when discussing the U.S. response to the Iran war?

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was criticised over the US$25 billion war with Iran, but said the comments were "reckless, feckless and defeatist."

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Technology

Apr 29, 2026

What are the benefits and challenges of using technology companies to help government agencies investigate financial crimes?

The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports

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Politics

Apr 10, 2026

How should political parties balance support for Israel with concerns about human rights and arms policies?

Members voted down a measure condemning AIPAC’s influence in primaries and deferred ones that would support conditioning military aid to Israel

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Geopolitics

Apr 08, 2026

What should our leaders consider when discussing military actions and threats involving nuclear weapons?

“What President Trump is describing as the destruction of ‘a whole civilization’ would be a war crime, plain and simple.” The post With Trump Threatening Genocide in Iran, Military Must Disobey His Orders, Former Pentagon Officials Say appeared first on The Intercept

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Politics

Apr 03, 2026

What are the different views on the Supreme Court's decision about 'conversion therapy' for minors?

Colorado had banned therapy seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ patients under 18. Over 20 US states and much of Europe, including Germany, have banned the practice

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Geopolitics

Mar 27, 2026

What are the possible effects of sending troops to support the situation in Iran?

The combat forces would come from a brigade of about 3,000 soldiers capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours

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Politics

Jan 15, 2026

Federal Agents Keep Invoking Killing of Renee Good to Threaten Protesters in Minnesota

In apparent references to Renee Good, multiple agents have asked protesters: “Have y’all not learned from the past couple of days?” The post Federal Agents Keep Invoking Killing of Renee Good to Threaten Protesters in Minnesota appeared first on The Intercept

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Politics

Jan 15, 2026

Trump Bullies Flip-Flopping Senators Into Defeating Vote to Block Venezuela War

Five Republican senators had voted to advance a war powers resolution on Venezuela. After Trump went berserk, the final vote narrowly failed. The post Trump Bullies Flip-Flopping Senators Into Defeating Vote to Block Venezuela War appeared first on The Intercept

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