Another Day, Another Bizarre Donald Trump Speech
Donald Trump’s speech yesterday at a meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition was as bizarre as anything else we’ve seen from him.
The New Republican Orthodoxy On Israel
More than ever before, even mild criticism of Israel seems to be verboten among Republicans.
Should We Eliminate “Hate” Crimes?
Does it really matter why Fraizer Glenn Miller murdered three people in Kansas?
American Studies Association Israel Boycott is Righteous but Wrongheaded
While I concur with the “intent, justice, legality, and morality” of the decision, I nonetheless oppose it.
The Hagel Fishing Expedition
The smear campaign against defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel has taken a bizarre turn.
German Rabbi Faces Potential Criminal Charges For Performing Circumcision
Under German law, this ceremony, which Jews believe dates from the time of Abraham, is now illegal.
Former Aides Say Ron Paul Signed Off On Racist Newsletters
Yet more revelations about Ron Paul’s newsletters.
The American Public Is Not SEAL Team Six
Last night’s State Of The Union Address contained another unfortunate example of the prevalence of militaristic rhetoric in domestic politics.
No Football On 9/11?
Was it wrong for the NFL to schedule its opening Sunday on the anniversary of the September 11th attacks?
National Interests
Is American policy in the Middle East dictated by national interest or interest groups?
Obama Seen As Biggest Impediment To Middle East Peace
Israelis and Palestinians don’t agree on much these days, but they do agree that Barack Obama hasn’t helped the peace process at all since coming to office.
Fidel Castro Admits Communism Doesn’t Work
Fidel Castro is back in the public eye, but he’s singing a slightly different tune now.
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