I have one more prediction to add to the last two, and this one might be the most important of the three, because it’s not really a prediction about the war itself, it’s a prediction about the language people are going to use to lie about their relationship to the war. Here it is. AsContinue reading “The Charlatans Are Coming, And They’ll Call Themselves Peacemakers”
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Why Conversations Still Matter
Title: Why Conversations Still Matter There is a saying that has persisted through centuries: the pen is mightier than the sword. It is a statement often applied to written communication, emphasizing the enduring power of ideas expressed through language. Yet, the principle extends beyond the written word. Spoken language, conversation, dialogueâall forms of verbal exchangeâholdContinue reading “Why Conversations Still Matter”
Reclaiming Antisemitism: Why Arabs and Jews Must Share the Term, and the Fight
For decades, the word âantisemitismâ has been politically and culturally narrowed to mean hatred against Jews alone. This narrow usage, while understandable given the trauma of Jewish history, has also allowed for a weaponization of the term that shields state violence, particularly when committed by Israel or its allies. But the deeper harm lies inContinue reading “Reclaiming Antisemitism: Why Arabs and Jews Must Share the Term, and the Fight”