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First law of all political reporting ever? Don’t let it be boring
2024 could be simpler than it seems.
For the 2024 election, let’s say what we mean about democracy
Donald Trump and his followers are part of a deeper and broader counter-mobilization against a just, peaceful and equitable society.
The Israel-Hamas war threatens to fracture the Democrats
There’s still time to close divisions by ending the war. But the way to do that, probably, is for the president to continue “bear-hugging” Israel.
Is 2024 about defending democracy or the status quo?
We should be clear about what we mean.
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Is Netanyahu personally invested in prolonging the war?
“He’s in extreme trouble,” says Middle East expert Hussein Ibish.
Why do Christian Zionists love Israel? Hint: it’s not about Jews
You need to understand their story about the end of the world.
Another billionaire, another round of Jew-hatred
Elon Musk is emulating Henry Ford, a car mogul who bought a media platform to spread antisemitic libels, writes Lindsay Beyerstein.
Evil is ridiculous. It’s still evil
Go ahead and laugh, but don’t leave it at that.
No, Black voters aren’t going to win the election for Trump
This is so basic as to be boring.