NOTE: Over the past few days, I've published two new pieces. The first deals with Israel's arms trade with some of the most genocidal regimes in the world. It's my first piece published at Jacobin Magazine. The second, published by Middle East Eye, puts into context the recent Gaza hostilities, their impact on Israeli politics, and the likelihood the … [Read more...]
The U.S. Midterm Elections: the Blue Trickle
Tonight was not the major Democratic victory that many expected. There was talk in the media of a Blue Wave that would sweep the Democrats to control of the House. Instead, it was a Blue Trickle. Or as The Hill put it: the blue wave met a red wall. Dems knew prospects were dimmer in the Senate. But they hoped they could lose no more than one seat of … [Read more...]
How Many More Have to Die Before Democrats and Republicans Impeach Trump?
This week has been one of the most ominous and bloody of the Trump presidency. A Trump fanatic sent a series of pipe bombs to Democratic leaders around the country, including two former presidents. By the grace of God, none exploded. Another Trump-loving white supremacist murdered two African-Americans in cold blood in a Kentucky supermarket. Finally, … [Read more...]
Wealthy Jewish GOP Donors Flee Trump’s Sinking Ship
In the past few days, two major Jewish GOP billionaire donors have abandoned the sinking U.S.S. Trump and turned toward the Democratic Party. FIrst, came Leslie Wexner, Ohio's largest Republican donor, who announced that he was leaving the Party entirely. He was registering as an independent. Though he didn't detail where he would turn in his political … [Read more...]
