The Stakes of Rafah: If Israel continues its bombardment of Rafah, where 1.5 million Palestinians are sheltering with nowhere else to flee, it will ensure a disastrous regional war and an even more horrific humanitarian crisis. Jonathan Guyer lays out the costs of Israel's war on Gaza.
Reversing Private Equity's Looting of Hospitals: Private equity firms buying up hospitals have gutted patient care and infrastructure, leaving them shells of their former selves. Now, Robert Kuttner writes, investigations hope to return the money to the hospitals. AIPAC's Surprising Salvo in Orange County: AIPAC’s first investment this cycle is against a moderate, pro-Israel Democrat running in California's 47th Congressional District. The ultimate plan, David Dayenwrites, appears to sow discord in the Democratic primaries to give the seat to the Republican candidate. The Bipartisan Bid to Stop Surveillance Reform: Rep. Mike Turner is under fire for fearmongering about Russian space nukes to extend warrantless spying, but Rep. Jim Himes, the Democratic ranking member of the House Intelligence committee, was just as guilty. David Dayen and Luke Goldstein have the story.
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