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Brutalizing the Stranger
18 Nov
Peter Beinart reflects on Jewish teachings from Parshat Vayera, connecting them to contemporary issues of immigration and xenophobia in the U.S. He draws par...
18 Nov
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Rebecca Traister on Trump’s Victory and the Gender Divide
15 Nov
Rebecca Traister, in a conversation with Peter Beinart, reflects on the enduring gender divide in American politics following Hillary Clinton's defeat in the...
15 Nov
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Zoom Call Today
15 Nov
Peter Beinart hosts a weekly Zoom call for his paid subscribers, providing a platform for insightful discussions on contemporary issues. This week's guest is...
15 Nov
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November "Ask Me Anything"
13 Nov
Peter Beinart opens up his monthly "Ask Me Anything" session, usually exclusive to Premium members, to a wider audience in light of significant current event...
13 Nov
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October AMA
12 Nov
Peter Beinart expresses appreciation to his audience for their continued support and hints at upcoming content with a mention that the November Ask Me Anythi...
12 Nov
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Correct AMA link
12 Nov
Peter Beinart provides a corrected link for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, indicating a previous issue with accessing the event. This logistical update ai...
12 Nov
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Tomorrow's "Ask Me Anything"
11 Nov
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" session scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 11 am ET. This event aims to engage a wider audience, as...
11 Nov
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Don’t Confuse Popularity with Truth
11 Nov
Peter Beinart engages with complex themes surrounding truth, political strategy, and morality, drawing from historical and contemporary examples. He critique...
11 Nov
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Jason Stanley on American Fascism
8 Nov
Yale Philosophy Professor Jason Stanley discusses the implications of Donald Trump's political victory for liberal democracy in the United States in a conver...
8 Nov
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Jason Stanley on American Fascism
7 Nov
Philosophy scholar Jason Stanley, known for his expertise on fascism, will discuss the implications of Donald Trump's political strategies on American democr...
7 Nov
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Two More Reasons to Vote for Kamala Harris
4 Nov
Peter Beinart explores arguments for voting for Kamala Harris despite her perceived shortcomings regarding Palestinian rights. He highlights perspectives tha...
4 Nov
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Ruwa Romman and Rania Batrice
1 Nov
Ruwa Romman, a Democratic State Representative from Georgia, reflects on the challenges and implications of a Trump presidency as the election cycle conclude...
1 Nov
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The Woman Who Couldn’t Speak at the Democratic Convention Speaks about The Election
31 Oct
Ruwa Romman, a Democratic State Representative from Georgia and a Palestinian-American, reflects on the challenges of supporting Kamala Harris's campaign ami...
31 Oct
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Rania Batrice on the Election
30 Oct
Palestinian-American political strategist Rania Batrice will be joining a Zoom call to discuss her insights on the upcoming election, informed by her experie...
30 Oct
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Muhammad Shehada on Gaza’s Unending Agony
29 Oct
Muhammad Shehada, a Gaza-born journalist, shares his insightful perspectives on the situation in Gaza, which have often been overlooked by U.S. media. Known ...
29 Oct
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Muhammad Shehada on Gaza’s Unending Agony
29 Oct
In a compelling discussion led by Peter Beinart, Gaza-born journalist Muhammad Shehada shares his deeply personal insights on the ongoing crisis in Gaza and ...
29 Oct
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If I Lived In a Swing State, I’d Vote for Harris
28 Oct
Peter Beinart argues why he would vote for Kamala Harris if he lived in a swing state, despite his deep dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's polic...
28 Oct
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Israel’s Been Assassinating Palestinian Leaders For Decades
21 Oct
Peter Beinart discusses Israel's longstanding practice of assassinating Palestinian leaders, questioning the efficacy and ethical implications of these actio...
21 Oct
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on Why He Wrote about Palestine and Israel
20 Oct
Ta-Nehisi Coates, renowned author and journalist, discusses his latest work, "The Message," which explores his experiences in Palestine, Israel, Senegal, and...
20 Oct
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Muhammad Shehada on Gaza’s Unending Agony
15 Oct
Muhammad Shehada, a Gaza-born journalist known for his insightful commentary, will be featured on a special Zoom call organized by Peter Beinart. Shehada's r...
15 Oct
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Two Final Thoughts about Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Book
14 Oct
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
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James Zogby on Regional War
11 Oct
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
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Ta-Nehisi Coates's Courage
9 Oct
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
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This Week’s “Ask Me Anything”
8 Oct
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
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on Why He Wrote about Palestine and Israel
7 Oct
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
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Atoning for the Past Year
7 Oct
Peter Beinart reflects on the complexities of communal and individual atonement, especially regarding Israeli-Palestinian relations, during the Jewish High H...
7 Oct
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Rami Khouri on Israel’s war in Lebanon
6 Oct
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
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James Zogby on Regional War
1 Oct
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
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Tactical Success, Strategic Failure
30 Sep
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
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State Representative Ruwa Romman on Kamala Harris and the Presidential Campaign
26 Sep
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
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Rami Khouri on Israel’s war in Lebanon
24 Sep
In this discussion, Rami Khouri, a distinguished journalist and academic, joins Peter Beinart to explore the intricate history and politics surrounding Israe...
24 Sep
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Why is Joe Biden Allowing This?
23 Sep
Peter Beinart examines the complex geopolitical interactions involving Israel's military actions in Lebanon, their potential implications for U.S. politics, ...
23 Sep
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Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on the Fate of Dr. Khaled Alser
20 Sep
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
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Our Next “Ask Me Anything”
19 Sep
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
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My New Book
18 Sep
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
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Responding To What-Aboutism
17 Sep
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
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State Representative Ruwa Romman on Kamala Harris and the Presidential Campaign
17 Sep
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
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What I Wish Kamala Harris Had Said About Immigrants, and Herself
16 Sep
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
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Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili on the Hostage Families Movement
13 Sep
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
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Ask Me Anything #1 - August, 2024
12 Sep
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
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Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on the Fate of Dr. Khaled Alser
10 Sep
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
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The Biden Administration’s Backdoor Ethnonationalism
9 Sep
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
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Trita Parsi on Iran, Hezbollah and Israel
5 Sep
Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, provides an insightful analysis of the intricate relationship between Israel, Hezbollah, and I...
5 Sep
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Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili on the Hostage Families Movement
3 Sep
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
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To Save the Remaining Hostages, End the War Now
1 Sep
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
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Joshua Leifer on the Future of American Jews
29 Aug
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
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Ask Me Anything
29 Aug
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
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Trita Parsi on Iran, Hezbollah and Israel
27 Aug
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
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Our First “Ask Me Anything”
27 Aug
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
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Let Zionists Speak
26 Aug
The article discusses the broader implications of excluding Zionists from public discourse, particularly in left-leaning spaces, where Palestinian rights are...
26 Aug