The JTA just published my thoughts on the Israel Anti-Boycott bill (adapted from this post). Let's see -- I've done Tablet, Forward, Ha'aretz, and now JTA. We all know the Jews run the media, but what do you call the Jew who's taking over the Jewish media?
Anyway, world domination is distracting, and it's causing my browser to clutter up. Let's deal with that, shall we?
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While the hook for my Israel Anti-Boycott bill is "everyone is going crazy", I should say that I found J Street's statement to be measured and thoughtful.
The Dean of Yale Law remarks on why law schools have largely avoided the anti-free speech hysteria that is (perhaps to an exaggerated degree) encompassing other sectors of academia. Short version: law school relies upon a series of deliberative virtues, like hearing out your opposition and considering both sides of an argument, that encourage people to take arguments seriously. Strongly endorse.
In Fathom (haven't gotten them yet!), John Strawson reviews a new book on Colonialism and the Jews.
Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) blames "female Senators" for holding up Obamacare repeal, says if they were men he'd challenge them to a duel. Blake Farenthold kind of has a problem with women.
Sarah Ditum: Why Does Labour Have an Abuse Problem? A strong, thought-provoking essay.
Far-left French leader Jean-Luc Melanchon denies that the French (through the Vichy government) have any responsibility for the Holocaust.
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I'm glad you are taking over the media (as you put it). After many years of trying to dissect popular discourse on Israel and anti-semitism, I've found this blog to be a rare gem. Thanks so much for your contributions.
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