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It’s December, and to wrap up  the year The Independent Media Alliance is having its final livestream of 2025! On Friday December 12th, to mark the holidays, a panel of IMA regulars will be fielding questions submitted by you — our shared audiences of viewers and readers. No question is too big or small, serious …

YouTube offered conflicting explanations for deleting the account of Robert Inlakesh, who covered Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. The post A Journalist Reported From Palestine. YouTube Deleted His Account Claiming He’s an Iranian Agent. appeared first on The Intercept.

When it comes, it comes on slowly The day feels holy, a hush falls down Whispered names, remembered faces From desperate places, all gather ‘round Tom Paxton, “Come on, Holy” Early morning and the first heavy snow is falling. It is beautiful. I walk around the lake in the holy hush. Alone except for two newly …

A school in Caerphilly is shutting down after 250 students and staff were diagnosed with flu. A school in Northern Ireland has got 170 students off sick. “It’s worse than Covid”, said one headmaster, to the likely delight of headline writers everywhere. This is all because of a very serious illness outbreak, and is not …

British people are glum and grumbling after Rachel Reeves’ budget, but what did they expect? They should know by now that government is an extortion racket. While many voters regret their decision in last year’s general election, die-hard Labour supporters continue to make excuses: Tory mismanagement and Brexit ruined the economy. Daily Mail readers, meanwhile, …

ICE’s operation against Minnesota’s Somali community is seen not as an immigration raid but as a racist intimidation campaign. The post U.S. Citizens With Somali Roots Are Carrying Their Passports Amid Minnesota ICE Crackdown appeared first on The Intercept.

Heavily armed tactical teams fired crowd suppression munitions at the Arizona lawmaker and protesters, claiming she was leading “a mob.” The post ICE Denies Pepper-Spraying Rep. Adelita Grijalva in Incident Caught on Video appeared first on The Intercept.

“There are a lot of disturbing aspects. But this is one of the most disturbing.” The post Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them appeared first on The Intercept.

Malcolm Gladwell and Liliana Segura unpack how the death penalty is administered in America. The post Lethal Illusion: Understanding the Death Penalty Apparatus appeared first on The Intercept.

The recent changes being made to British law are undermining the rights of citizens to a fair trial and presumption of innocence, and could turn our legal system into a truly dystopian nightmare. Here’s how… The reports The calls for reforms, reviews and all the other R words come from three relatively recent reports. First, …

“What I saw in that room is one of the most troubling scenes I’ve ever seen in my time in public service.” The post Video of U.S. Military Killing Boat Strike Survivors Is Horrifying, Lawmakers Reveal appeared first on The Intercept.

The widespread support for Mangione shows America is ready to mobilize to build a more humane health care system. The post Luigi, a Year Later: How to Build a Movement Against Parasitic Health Insurance Giants appeared first on The Intercept.

Daniel Sanchez Estrada, who was arrested for transporting anarchist zines after an ICE protest, turned himself in to the feds. The post “I’m Not Fleeing” — Alleged Antifa Cell Member Says He Was Accidentally Released From Jail appeared first on The Intercept.

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said, “If there is intelligence to ‘absolutely confirm’ this, the Congress is ready to receive it.” The post Pentagon Claims It “Absolutely” Knows Who It Killed in Boat Strikes. Prove It, Lawmaker Says. appeared first on The Intercept.

Three armed Berlin police officers arrived at my door this morning with a warrant to search my apartment. They conducted the search, interrogated me and my wife, and confiscated my computer. The search warrant was issued in connection with a new criminal investigation of me by the Berlin State Prosecutor. Once again, as in 2023, …

Before October 7, Palestinian laborers would cross into Israel for jobs. Then Israel revoked work permits and unleashed a violent crackdown. The post Israel Revoked Palestinians’ Work Permits — Then Launched a Deadly Crackdown on Laborers appeared first on The Intercept.

Justice Democrats endorsed Melat Kiros in Denver as the progressive group looks to recover from crushing losses to AIPAC-backed candidates last cycle. The post She Lost Her Job for Speaking Out About Gaza. Can It Power Her to Congress? appeared first on The Intercept.

Everyday Americans in Appalachia and the Southeast show that resisting ICE is becoming the rule, rather than the exception. The post “Real” America Is Turning Against Trump’s Mass Deportation Regime appeared first on The Intercept.

Donald Scott was killed in his home by an ad hoc team of raiding cops who were looking for marijuana — but the larger prize may have been his 200-acre Malibu ranch. The post Episode Eight: Legalized Takings appeared first on The Intercept.

Gleaming office buildings, concrete flyovers and ever-sprawling housing developments and industrial parks, the modern city is increasingly presented as a symbol of progress. But what if this very ‘progress’ conceals a destructive order? What if the modern city represents the command-centre of an extractive, neoliberal order that has reshaped land, labour and life itself? If …

“Quibbling over the semantics of ‘double-tap’ doesn’t change the reality that the strike was a summary execution of men clinging to the remains of a boat.” The post Department of War Disputes Second Attack on Boat Strike Survivors Was a “Double-Tap” appeared first on The Intercept.

The war powers legislation would prohibit Trump from launching “hostilities within or against Venezuela” without congressional approval. The post Bipartisan House Resolution Seeks to Block Trump War With Venezuela appeared first on The Intercept.

The raid on humanitarian aid providers on the U.S.–Mexico divide late last month was the first where Border Patrol entered structures without a warrant. The post Border Patrol Raided Arizona Medical Aid Site With No Warrant, Showing Growing “Impunity” appeared first on The Intercept.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions could spark investigations for war crimes or outright murder, sources told The Intercept. The post Entire Chain of Command Could Be Held Liable for Killing Boat Strike Survivors, Sources Say appeared first on The Intercept.

Juan Orlando Hernández received a pardon for drug trafficking. Trump is threatening to oust Nicolás Maduro over similar allegations. The post Trump Frees Ex-President of Honduras, Right-Wing “Narco-Dictator” Convicted of Drug Trafficking appeared first on The Intercept.

By the first World AIDS Day of his second term, Trump gutted LGBTQ+ employment globally and put humanity at greater risk of AIDS. The post Trump Gutted AIDS Health Care at the Worst Possible Time appeared first on The Intercept.

An aid agreement template would require countries to share vast amounts of health data, including on abortion, to receive funds to combat HIV and other infectious diseases. The post Trump Wants to Make African Countries Share Abortion Data to Get AIDS Funding appeared first on The Intercept.

“Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and to the Republic for which it stands. Miracles do not cluster, and what has happened once in 6000 years, may not happen again. Hold on to the Constitution, for if the American Constitution should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world.” Daniel Webster We find ourselves …

The anti-war crowd likes to ask: What if they started a war and no one showed up? So, perhaps statists should be asking: What if they held a (s)election and no one voted? Join James today for an exploration of ballot spoiling, from Mexican presentations to Irish presidential (s)elections to Nobel prize-winning literature. Sources, shownotes …

It is now clear that Thomas Matthew Crooks was not acting alone last Saturday when he shot President Trump at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Connoquonessing Township, Butler County PA. Since there are almost no lone gunmen that conclusion should not terribly surprising. It’s also clear that in a reprise of the assassination of

Every poll published so far in the British General Election campaign has shown Labour well in the lead, with margins of between roughly 15 and 25 per cent over the hapless Tories. Some of these have been MRP mega-polls with over 20,000 people contacted. The Tories are in full retreat, restricting campaigning to seats with

Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? Shakshuka is an African-inspired dish with a rich history as it spread its influence to another country a long time ago, Israel. The Ottoman Empire and other North African nations enhanced the original influence of the traditional shakshuka recipe. North African Jewish immigrants that came

Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack In the exciting world of online casinos, few are as alluring and intriguing as blackjack. Known for its blend of skill and chance, this thrilling card game has enthralled players for centuries. While mastering the basic rules and strategies of blackjack is essential, understanding how to manage your bets

How to Identify GI Bill Fraud   The US government offers incentives and benefits for veterans who have served their country. Many of these benefits, including those under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, are tied to higher education and the costs associated with pursuing a degree. These benefits are designed to help veterans continue to advance

«You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge”, and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent». (Holy Bible – Psalm 90) by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio UPDATE ON JULY,

According to unconfirmed reports, yesterday Israel sent troops into Ukraine to fight the Russians for Zelensky’s army; both soundly defeated in short order. This kind of action seems to be a hopeless endeavor as the Russian Federation’s apparent complete weapons superiority (so far) seems to assure RF victory in the Ukraine.

Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance A few key steps are crucial When ensuring your international shipment reaches Poland without a hitch. First, pack your items carefully and accurately label them with the recipient’s address. It’s also vital to verify that what you’re sending isn’t on the list of prohibited items. Completing

The battle doesn’t always end when our soldiers return home. For many US veterans, the transition back to civilian life brings with it a new kind of warfare – one against addiction. This silent struggle often goes unnoticed, yet it is as real and challenging as any faced on the battlefield.   In a society

The return home for veterans, often portrayed as a hero’s welcome, is a journey of complexities and challenges. As they transition from the structured life of military service to the civilian world, veterans face myriad adjustments that can be both daunting and disorienting.   This article delves into the realities of life for veterans returning