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What is 'Democratic Minimalism'?
When it comes to majorities doing whatever they want, the question is where to draw the line.
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The Case for a Ceasefire in Gaza
What might a plausible plan look like in practice?
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October 2023
My Friend, The Zionist
A difficult and emotional conversation with Robert Nicholson, a Christian, a Zionist and—most importantly—a friend.
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'I Have No Pain Left To Feel'
Some brief reflections on suffering, victimhood, and violence.
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Intellectual Brown Web #3: The Israel-Hamas War meets U.S. Cancel Culture
A debate between two Muslims, one ex-Muslim, and an atheist.
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Israel, Gaza, and the Double Standard on Cancel Culture
In the heat of the moment, very few people hold to their so-called principles.
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September 2023
Three Propositions On "Wokeness"
Wokeness is a spiritual problem. It deserves a spiritual answer.
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George W. Bush was wrong about human nature
The most moralistic American president was also the most hypocritical. This wasn't an accident.
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What Chomsky gets right
America's record is actually pretty bad, especially in the Middle East.
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Chomsky was right. America is hypocritical. So what?
Hypocrites are the worst. But nations aren't necessarily the same as people.
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August 2023
A Liberalism That Always Wants More For Itself
Yes, liberal neutrality is a fiction. But that doesn't mean we can't strive for it.
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Will Muslims leave the Democratic Party?
On the growing tensions between the progressive left and yet another minority group.
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