Politics
Why Israel’s Rules To Muzzle Professors Will Only Make Things Worse
Rather than seeking to suppress objectionable speech, those who care about Israel should promote more good speech, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Trump’s CNN Tweet Evoked The Nazis
The social media message brought contributor Allan Gerson back to his childhood spent in a post-war German refugee camp.
Our Three Faiths Tell Us That Trumpcare Is A Godless Attack On The Vulnerable
A rabbi, a priest and an imam write to say that the heartlessness of the Senate health care bill violates every religious principle.
Could Al Franken Be The First Jewish President?
A Forward interview with the Minnesota Senator and ex-SNL star shows he is arguably good enough and smart enough to compete for The White House.
The Sisterhood
Stephanie Burt, Harvard English Scholar, Discusses Her Transition. Read Her Letter Here.
Stephanie Burt, a Jewish professor of English, is one of the first openly transgender people to serve on the faculty of Harvard University.
On This Fourth Of July, Trump Must Protect Our Public Lands
Jewish tradition teaches us that we do not own the land but rather hold it in trust for God and for future generations.
The Supreme Court’s New Ruling About A Playground May Save Your Life
The court just made it easier for governments to give money to religious institutions like synagogues and mosques. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
The Religious Argument For Supporting Contraception
The debate on accessible birth control has been framed as if it’s the faithful versus the godless, but that is far from the case.
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Wonder Woman’s ‘Whiteness’ Should Make Liberals Rethink Privilege
The debate on Wonder Woman’s “Whiteness” reveals flaws in the urrent progressive discourse on privilege and discrimination.
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After Comey Testimony, GOP Suddenly Goes Soft On Crime
These are Republicans trying to discredit the legendary lawman, trying to show that the feds manufactured a case without evidence.
Jewish Commentators Analyze The Comey Hearings
Andrew Rosenthal, Alan Dershowitz and Jonathan Turley weigh in on the fired FBI Director’s testimony before Congress.
