Tag: Criticism

The article discusses two recent books about Israel that represent contrasting perspectives.
The podcast discusses articles that aim to excuse Joe Biden's challenges and critique the messaging of the Democratic Party.
In a podcast discussing an NBC News story, the lack of credit given to Joe Biden is highlighted.
In this article, the author discusses David Mamet's new essay collection, "Recessional," and his embrace of conservative politics, comparing him to Kanye West.
Liel Leibovitz, a senior writer for Tablet Magazine, appeared on a podcast to criticize Amnesty International's claim that Israel is an apartheid state.
Jon Stewart clarified in a video that he was joking when he suggested that goblin characters in the Harry Potter series resembled antisemitic stereotypes.
The text highlights instances of perceived incompetence in various sectors, ranging from transportation to public health and legal matters.
The podcast episode delves into an op-ed by Ezra Klein defending the dishonorable actions of the United States, particularly in Afghanistan, critiquing how it misrepresents the country's actions over the past two decades.
In a podcast discussion, the focus was on the perceived incompetence of liberal cities and states, particularly highlighted by the New York Democratic mayoral primary.
Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism for her response to a question about why she had not visited the border amid efforts to address the ongoing crisis.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Altie Karper, editorial director of Schocken Books, discusses censorship and cancel culture.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Altie Karper, editorial director of Schocken Books, discusses censorship and cancel culture.
President Biden's performance at a recent press conference is discussed along with alarming events at the Journal of the American Medical Association.
This discussion explores the question of when a joke becomes offensive and potentially dangerous.
Andrew Cuomo has been criticized for launching a campaign against chicken wings as a way to stifle dissent from restaurants and bars regarding his COVID-19 regulations.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the near-shattering of Israeli democracy during the COVID-19 crisis and question the lack of dissent towards Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Tamika Mallory's association with Louis Farrakhan, a known anti-Semite, has sparked criticism toward the Womens March movement she co-chairs.
President Trump and Vice President Pence have been working to mend relations with the Jewish community after facing criticism for anti-Semitic undertones during their campaign.
"Saul Bellow: Letters," edited by Benjamin Taylor, offers an intimate look into Bellow's life and career, detailing the challenges he faced in his writing journey, from initial rejections to critical acclaim.
Simon Wiesenthal, known for his work as a Nazi hunter, faced controversy for his handling of Kurt Waldheim's Nazi past despite Waldheim aiding him previously.
In "Excuses, Excuses," Shalom Auslander humorously portrays the busy and distracted life of a fictional editor who consistently avoids reading the manuscript sent by the author.