I write this in the midst of the coronavirus crisis in New York City. It is a difficult time to know exactly how to respond … Coronavirus Requires a Collective ResponseRead more
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What is Neoliberalism? A Primer
“Neoliberalism” has been a hot topic for a few decades, but by now the word is sloppily used often enough that many claim that the … What is Neoliberalism? A PrimerRead more
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Wikipedia running long campaign to discredit anti-war campaigners and journalists
A Wikipedia editor called Philip Cross (@philipcross63 and later @wikipedianhidin on Twitter) has a long record of editing the entries of many anti-war figures on … Wikipedia running long campaign to discredit anti-war campaigners and journalistsRead more
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The Profits of War
The costs and consequences of America’s twenty-first-century wars have by now been well-documented — a staggering $8 trillion in expenditures and more than 380,000 civilian … The Profits of WarRead more
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Israeli school system takes small step in discussing the Nakba
A question on the history matriculation exams this summer surprised people familiar with the battle of narratives that plagues the subject. For the first time … Israeli school system takes small step in discussing the NakbaRead more
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Evicted to make room for a shopping center
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Secondary Impacts of Covid-19 Could Increase Global Poverty and Hunger
More than 240,000 people worldwide have already died of Covid-19, and before the pandemic finishes, it could kill hundreds of thousands, even millions, more. But … Secondary Impacts of Covid-19 Could Increase Global Poverty and HungerRead more
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Israeli student seeks asylum in UK to avoid committing ‘crime of apartheid’
The asylum case of a young Israeli who says he fears he will be conscripted and forced to commit war crimes if he is deported … Israeli student seeks asylum in UK to avoid committing ‘crime of apartheid’Read more
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Israel was born in sin
At the end of a series of meetings with Yaakov “Kobi” Sharett, after a total of about ten hours of interviews, with some chutzpah I … Israel was born in sinRead more
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Norway is wealthy because of oil
North Sea oil and gas has helped make Norway one of the wealthiest countries in the world. But as Norwegians head to the polls on … Norway is wealthy because of oilRead more