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Two Final Thoughts about Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Book
14 Oct 2024
In a reflection on Ta-Nehisi Coates' book 'The Message,' Peter Beinart discusses criticisms facing Coates and the broader discourse surrounding Palestinian l...
14 Oct 2024
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James Zogby on Regional War
11 Oct 2024
James Zogby, founder of the Arab-American Institute and a Lebanese-American scholar, discusses the complexities of regional warfare in the Middle East, focus...
11 Oct 2024
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Ta-Nehisi Coates's Courage
9 Oct 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates's latest book, "The Message," marks a significant moment in his career as it boldly critiques Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Peter Bein...
9 Oct 2024
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This Week’s “Ask Me Anything”
8 Oct 2024
Peter Beinart invites his premium subscribers to participate in his upcoming "Ask Me Anything" session scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, at 11 AM. This int...
8 Oct 2024
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on Why He Wrote about Palestine and Israel
7 Oct 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates, an acclaimed author and journalist, explores the narratives surrounding Palestine and Israel in his new book, "The Message." His work probe...
7 Oct 2024
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Atoning for the Past Year
7 Oct 2024
Peter Beinart reflects on the complexities of communal and individual atonement, especially regarding Israeli-Palestinian relations, during the Jewish High H...
7 Oct 2024
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Rami Khouri on Israel’s war in Lebanon
6 Oct 2024
Rami Khouri, an influential figure in Middle Eastern politics, discusses Israel's ongoing conflict with Lebanon and Hezbollah with Peter Beinart. With his ex...
6 Oct 2024
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James Zogby on Regional War
1 Oct 2024
James Zogby, a prominent Lebanese-American and founder of the Arab-American Institute, will discuss regional conflicts, focusing on Hezbollah and Lebanese po...
1 Oct 2024
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Tactical Success, Strategic Failure
30 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart reflects on the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and the broader implications for Israel and the Middle East. While Israelis ...
30 Sep 2024
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State Representative Ruwa Romman on Kamala Harris and the Presidential Campaign
26 Sep 2024
Ruwa Romman, a Palestinian-American State Representative from Georgia, has been making waves within the Democratic Party. Recently, she was encouraged by the...
26 Sep 2024
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Rami Khouri on Israel’s war in Lebanon
24 Sep 2024
In this discussion, Rami Khouri, a distinguished journalist and academic, joins Peter Beinart to explore the intricate history and politics surrounding Israe...
24 Sep 2024
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Why is Joe Biden Allowing This?
23 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart examines the complex geopolitical interactions involving Israel's military actions in Lebanon, their potential implications for U.S. politics, ...
23 Sep 2024
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Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on the Fate of Dr. Khaled Alser
20 Sep 2024
Simon Fitzgerald, a trauma surgeon operating in Brooklyn, discusses the case of his colleague, Dr. Khaled Alser, a medical professional working in Gaza. Dr. ...
20 Sep 2024
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Our Next “Ask Me Anything”
19 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart invites premium subscribers to participate in a live "Ask Me Anything" session happening on September 19 at 11am ET via Zoom. This interactive ...
19 Sep 2024
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My New Book
18 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart introduces his forthcoming book, "BEING JEWISH AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA," aiming to provoke a critical reflection within the Jewish commun...
18 Sep 2024
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Responding To What-Aboutism
17 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart engages Premium subscribers with an hour-long discussion focusing on the tactic of 'what-aboutism' in political and social discourse. This ofte...
17 Sep 2024
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State Representative Ruwa Romman on Kamala Harris and the Presidential Campaign
17 Sep 2024
Ruwa Romman, a Palestinian-American State Representative from Georgia, recently gained attention when she was invited to speak on the main stage at the Democ...
17 Sep 2024
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What I Wish Kamala Harris Had Said About Immigrants, and Herself
16 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart reflects on the missed opportunity during Kamala Harris's debate with Donald Trump, where Harris could have shared her immigrant background to ...
16 Sep 2024
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Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili on the Hostage Families Movement
13 Sep 2024
Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili are deeply involved in the Hostage Families Movement following traumatic experiences linked to the recent abductions and viol...
13 Sep 2024
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Ask Me Anything #1 - August, 2024
12 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart invites his audience to participate in a series of Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, the first of which took place in August 2024. He expresses g...
12 Sep 2024
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Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on the Fate of Dr. Khaled Alser
10 Sep 2024
Simon Fitzgerald, a trauma surgeon based in Brooklyn, will discuss the situation of Dr. Khaled Alser, a colleague who has been involved in telemedicine servi...
10 Sep 2024
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The Biden Administration’s Backdoor Ethnonationalism
9 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart critiques the Biden administration's response to the deaths of Americans in Israel, arguing that there is a disparity in how the U.S. governmen...
9 Sep 2024
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Trita Parsi on Iran, Hezbollah and Israel
5 Sep 2024
Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, provides an insightful analysis of the intricate relationship between Israel, Hezbollah, and I...
5 Sep 2024
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Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili on the Hostage Families Movement
3 Sep 2024
In a recent Zoom call, Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili shared their personal experiences and insights into the hostage crisis involving Israeli citizens. Efr...
3 Sep 2024
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To Save the Remaining Hostages, End the War Now
1 Sep 2024
The article discusses the tense and tragic situation surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly the impact on hostages. With six hostages re...
1 Sep 2024
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Joshua Leifer on the Future of American Jews
29 Aug 2024
Joshua Leifer's book "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life" delivers a sweeping analysis of the trajectory ...
29 Aug 2024
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Ask Me Anything
29 Aug 2024
Peter is hosting the first monthly "Ask Me Anything" session exclusively for Premium subscribers, scheduled at 11am Eastern. During this call, subscribers ha...
29 Aug 2024
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Trita Parsi on Iran, Hezbollah and Israel
27 Aug 2024
Trita Parsi, the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, will be featured in a Zoom call this week to offer insights into the complex dynamics betw...
27 Aug 2024
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Our First “Ask Me Anything”
27 Aug 2024
The newsletter introduces an exclusive interactive session for its Premium subscribers, set as an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) happening on Thursday, August 29, a...
27 Aug 2024
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Let Zionists Speak
26 Aug 2024
The article discusses the broader implications of excluding Zionists from public discourse, particularly in left-leaning spaces, where Palestinian rights are...
26 Aug 2024
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Why Snubbing Palestinians at the DNC is So Dangerous
22 Aug 2024
This piece discusses the Democratic National Committee's controversial decision not to feature a Palestinian speaker at its convention, suggesting the potent...
22 Aug 2024
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Abdullah Hammoud on the Presidential Campaign in Michigan
22 Aug 2024
Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, a city with a significant Arab-American majority, discusses the political climate during the presidential ...
22 Aug 2024
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Joshua Leifer on the Future of American Jews
21 Aug 2024
Joshua Leifer, author of "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life," will be a guest on an upcoming Zoom call. ...
21 Aug 2024
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Joe Biden is Not a Hero
19 Aug 2024
The author criticizes the upcoming Democratic Convention's idolization of Joe Biden, questioning the celebration of his decision to step aside for the party'...
19 Aug 2024
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Mouin Rabbani on the Danger of a Regional War
15 Aug 2024
Mouin Rabbani, a prominent analyst of Palestinian and Middle Eastern politics, warns of the increasing risk of a regional war in the Middle East. As a Co-Edi...
15 Aug 2024
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Abdullah Hammoud on the Presidential Campaign in Michigan
14 Aug 2024
Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, the largest city with an Arab-American majority in the United States, will be a guest on a Zoom call to di...
14 Aug 2024
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Hamas Is Not Iran’s “Proxy”
12 Aug 2024
The text discusses the misconception that Hamas is solely a proxy for Iran. It explains how the relationship between Hamas and Iran is more complex than just...
12 Aug 2024
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Mouin Rabbani on the Danger of a Regional War
7 Aug 2024
Mouin Rabbani, an expert in Palestinian and Middle Eastern politics, warns of the increasing likelihood of a regional war in the Middle East. As Co-Editor of...
7 Aug 2024
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How Tim Walz Redefines “Normal”
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses the selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's running mate and his message appealing to progressives. The conversation will touch on the po...
6 Aug 2024
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If You Can’t Win One War, Start an Even Bigger One
5 Aug 2024
The text discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and various factions such as Hezbollah and Hamas. It highlights th...
5 Aug 2024
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Rania Batrice and Matt Duss
2 Aug 2024
Rania Batrice, a Palestinian-American political consultant who worked for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign, and Matt Duss, discussed the implicatio...
2 Aug 2024
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There is no zoom call this Friday
31 Jul 2024
The message indicates that there will not be a Zoom call on the upcoming Friday and that the next call will take place on Friday, August 9th. It is signed by...
31 Jul 2024
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Laila Al-Arian on “The Night Won’t End”
25 Jul 2024
Laila Al-Arian, an investigative journalist and executive producer of Fault Lines at Al Jazeera English, directed a powerful documentary called "The Night Wo...
25 Jul 2024
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Rania Batrice and Matt Duss on Kamala Harris
24 Jul 2024
Democratic strategists Rania Batrice and Matt Duss will discuss Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy and its potential influence on US policy towards the Ga...
24 Jul 2024
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You Can’t Claim to Defend Liberal Democracy and Attend Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
23 Jul 2024
The text discusses the contradictory nature of defending liberal democracy while supporting leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu, who advocate for tribal supremac...
23 Jul 2024
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This is Why the Two Parties Are Not the Same
22 Jul 2024
In a summary of the text, two Democratic strategists, Rania Batrice and Matt Duss, are discussed in light of Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race,...
22 Jul 2024
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James Zogby
18 Jul 2024
James Zogby, founder of the Arab American Institute and a Democratic National Committee member, has put forth a proposal on potentially replacing President B...
18 Jul 2024
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Laila Al-Arian on “The Night Won’t End”
17 Jul 2024
Laila Al-Arian, an investigative journalist and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning show Fault Lines on Al Jazeera English, will be the ...
17 Jul 2024
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Calling Trump an Authoritarian Doesn’t Incite Violence
15 Jul 2024
The text discusses the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and highlights the dangers of political violence regardless of one's views on Trump. It c...
15 Jul 2024
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Rami Khouri
11 Jul 2024
Rami Khouri, a Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University of Beirut and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Arab Center in Washington, DC,...
11 Jul 2024