Tag: Identity Politics

The article discusses the intersection of meritocracy and social justice in American education.
In "A Moral Voice", Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks argues for the importance of the common good in a world dominated by individualism and identity politics.
The text discusses the roots of the social justice movement in Anglo Protestant culture, highlighting its authoritarian tendencies and influence on American institutions.
The author argues against the use of identity-based victimhood as a rhetorical tactic in public debates.
The author discusses cancel culture and its connection to the historical coerciveness of the American Communist Party in the 1920s.
Ala Dakka, a 25-year-old actor who recently starred in the hit TV series Fauda, discusses his approach to acting and his identity as both Palestinian and Israeli.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss various important topics including America's role in peace in the Middle East, the influence of class struggle in Israeli politics, and the debate over religion's place in politics.
In "Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race," Thomas Chatterton Williams reflects on his personal journey as a black man who discovers he has fathered white children.
Mark Lilla, a Columbia University Professor, shares insights from his book "The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics" during the National Library of Israel's Global Forum, discussing the failures of progressive politics and proposing steps for the liberal left to reinvent itself.
Renowned writer Philip Roth was known for his blend of sophistication and spontaneity, embodying duality in his life and work as seen in his writing process and varied influences from high culture to popular music.
The question "Is it OK to be white?" has been raised in various contexts, sparking debates and controversies.
In "The Israel is Burning Edition," Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the response to the recent fires in Israel, which may have been set intentionally.
In episode 63 of the Unorthodox podcast, guests include Sohrab Ahmari discussing his views on identity politics and his conversion to Catholicism, and filmmaker Noam Osband who talks about his documentary on Baruch Marzel, a far-right leader in Israel.
In the podcast episode "Free Agents Ep. 39," the focus is on various topics including a critique of Birthright by Broad City, an interview with literary agent Betsy Lerner discussing her book about a long-standing bridge group, and a conversation with CNN reporter Nia-Malika Henderson on identity politics in the 2016 election.
The firing of Israeli basketball legend David Blatt as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers sparked speculation about anti-Semitism, particularly in the Israeli press.
Dr. Ofer Nurdheimer Nur of Tel Aviv University discusses the origin of a significant Zionist myth surrounding the establishment of Upper Bitania in the 1920s by European immigrants with strong ideologies.