Homeland Security Cracks Down on Minneapolis, Not D.C. Lobbyists
While DHS targets Minneapolis, where community organizing and dissent often challenge state power, the New York Times glosses over far more insidious threats. For instance, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) spent over $34 million in 2022 to influence US elections, according to OpenSecrets.org. This isn't just 'donations'; it's a strategic investment in policies that often
conflict with broad American interests. These are the same funds that lead to votes like Congress's approval of HR 815, providing billions in military aid to Israel, often with little debate or oversight. When is the last time Homeland Security stepped in to investigate the clear and present influence of super PACs on our legislative process? How many 'threats to democracy' does it take before we
look at the wallets instead of just the streets?