December 31, 2008

Israel and Palestine

Nothing to say about this ongoing tragedy that hasn't been said more eloquently by others, such as Glenn Greenwald here in Salon; Gideon Levy here in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz; and most depressingly, Nir Rosen in the Guardian, in an essay that can lead one to think there is no hope of a humane solution. For ways to help, a new organization, J Street, has a campaign aimed at stopping the violence, while Jewish Voice for Peace is supporting the Shministim, young Israeli conscientious objectors.

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December 24, 2008

A Happy Druid Holiday

The funniest story about the holiday season that I've read in a while, here. (According to blogger Matthew Yglesias, the school here is the Dalton School in Manhattan.) Happy holidays, everyone!

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December 21, 2008

Caroline Kennedy

There are many reasons for us New Yorkers to worry about Caroline Kennedy as a possible senator, even though she is an intelligent and attractive candidate. Perpetuating yet another political dynasty/aristocracy in what is supposed to be a democracy is one. Wayne Barrett of the Village Voice offers another.

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November 9, 2008

Photos to Evoke Smiles...

...and tears, taken in Manassas, Virginia, on November 3, 2008, here.

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November 5, 2008

More Reasons To Be Happy...or Relieved

Glenn Greenwald explains.

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