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August 1 Mailbag!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Aug

The episode features discussions on various historical and political topics, focusing particularly on the geopolitical dynamics involving the U.S., Central America, and the legacy of Neville Chamberlain.

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Meeting the Maleku

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 25 Jul

Natan Slifkin details his visit to the indigenous Maleku tribe in Costa Rica, which he connected with both personally and professionally as part of research for his new book "The Lions of Zion."

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Who Might We Become for Each Other? - A conversation about Black–Palestinian interconnectedness and the legacy of June Jordan

Marina Magloire in Jewish Currents · 17 Jun

This compelling discussion explores the historical and strategic interconnectedness between Black and Palestinian liberation movements, drawing inspiration from the works of poet and activist June Jordan.

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Marketing Authoritarianism - Mimicking his Salvadoran ally Nayib Bukele, Trump is using spectacles of disappearance to project a total power he does not yet possess.

Dennis M. Hogan and Matthew Ellis in Jewish Currents · 4 Jun

In a disturbing display of power, former U.S. President Donald Trump is emulating Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele by using dramatic depictions of deportation and detention as a political tool.

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Good Immigrants, Bad Immigrants

Tom Gjelten in Moment · 27 May

The article discusses the historical and contemporary debates about immigration policies in the U.S., drawing parallels between past and present sentiments.

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David Horowitz, ’60s radical turned right-wing firebrand and critic of Islam, dies at 86

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 30 Apr

David Horowitz, who rose to prominence as a radical left-wing activist during the 1960s and later became a prominent right-wing commentator and critic of Islam, has died at 86.

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Attention, Democrats: 'Resistance' And 'Grieving' Aren't The Way To Go

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 18 Nov 2024

In this thought-provoking piece, Gary Wexler challenges Democrats to reconsider their post-election strategies after recent political defeats, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and collaboration rather than resistance and division.

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The surefire way for Jews to lose this election

Rob Eshman in Forward · 4 Nov 2024

Rob Eshman emphasizes the importance of American Jews focusing on democratic values over party allegiance in the 2024 U.S. elections.

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The surefire way for Jews to lose this election

Rob Eshman in Forward · 4 Nov 2024

Rob Eshman underscores the vital necessity for American Jews to prioritize the safeguarding of democracy amidst divisive electoral outcomes, regardless of personal political affiliations.