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Forward John Roberts will not save us — but we might just able to save ourselves 3 Nov 2025
Leah Litman's new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes," critiques the current state of the U...
3 Nov 2025
Forward Satire on 'Saturday Night Live' used to be a deadly weapon; is it still enough in the Trump era? 10 Oct 2025
Robert Zaretsky explores the enduring impact and evolving role of satire, particularly through the lens of Lorne Michaels and his creation, Saturday Night Li...
10 Oct 2025
Forward If an antisemite chops down a memorial tree in Paris, how do we know it makes a sound? 20 Aug 2025
This reflective piece revisits the tragic case of Ilan Halimi, a young French Jew tortured and murdered in 2006, and examines the recent antisemitic act of v...
20 Aug 2025
Forward Should we fear that Trump is this generation's Neville Chamberlain? In a word, yes. 18 Aug 2025
Robert Zaretsky critiques the parallels between Neville Chamberlain's 1938 appeasement of Hitler and Donald Trump's recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alas...
18 Aug 2025
Forward Which school of philosophy provides the best guide for how to think about Gaza? 9 Aug 2025
In an exploration of philosophical perspectives on the moral implications of the Gaza conflict, Robert Zaretsky reflects on teachings from the Torah and comp...
9 Aug 2025
Forward Recognizing Palestinian statehood, Emmanuel Macron once again reveals himself a master of bad timing 29 Jul 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood is seen as poorly timed amid ongoing political tensions. Initially aspiring to...
29 Jul 2025
Forward In a time of fear and despair, we can still feel and inspire awe 27 Jul 2025
The reflection by Robert Zaretsky explores the multifaceted nature of awe, particularly in the context of the Jewish High Holidays, known as the Yamim Noraim...
27 Jul 2025
Forward In a time of xenophobia, displacement and distraction, we need Homer's 'Odyssey' more than ever 22 Jul 2025
In an era marked by xenophobia and distraction, re-engaging with Homer's 'Odyssey' through contemporary translations can offer fresh perspectives on timeless...
22 Jul 2025
Forward A Trumpian farce to make the ghosts of Jefferson, Madison and Vichy France's victims weep 3 Jul 2025
In this opinion piece, Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the resignation of the University of Virginia president under pressure from the Trump administ...
3 Jul 2025
Forward A great Jewish historian guided America away from war — is there no one to guide Donald Trump? 25 Jun 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the Cuban Missile Crisis and the contemporary situation involving a hypothetical Iranian nuclear crisis. He emphasiz...
25 Jun 2025