George Kennan and the Restrainers
Kennan was a conflicted, complicated character. Neither he nor his heirs can be easily pigeonholed.
How to Get Normal Politics Back
Damon Linker argues that our democracy is in worse shape than Shadi thinks.
Is the 'Deep State' a Figment of the Right's Imagination?
And how a DeSantis victory—with a clear popular vote margin—might actually strengthen our democracy.
How to Get Normal Politics Back
Damon Linker argues that our democracy is in worse shape than Shadi thinks.
A Series of Moments, Frozen in Time
Why is it that I find it so hard to make good videos? Is it because I’m bad at telling stories?
Is Israel a Democratic Success Story?
Talking religion, politics, and ethnic democracies with Robert Nicholson.
Is Israel a Democratic Success Story?
Talking religion, politics, and ethnic democracies with Robert Nicholson.
The Gathering Storm in Israel
Will Netanyahu's return push the country past breaking point?
Why Twitter Can’t Be Neutral Ground
Both right and left partisans mistakenly think Twitter can be a global public square.
An Extremely Online Existence
Musings on elections, the internet, and death.