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How the Israel-Gaza conflict reveals American decay
The aftermath of the horrific attack in Israel showed Western institutions across the board are eroding.
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Love for X in the time of cholera
The social platform is unparalleled in the way it distributes information and opinion direct to the public.
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Why everyone should calm down over McCarthy's ouster
To vote to oust Kevin McCarthy was more about his failure at the game of politics as opposed to declining institutions.
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A steep price for the Saudi-Israel deal
A potential deal is underway that would result in Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel, but the United States would have to agree to protect the despotic…
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Why Zelensky's visit to Washington was a failure
Ukraine's president was over the top and ignored realities as he requested more funds and technology for an increasingly futile effort.
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Why cancel culture is increasingly reminiscent of The Crucible
Montana lawmakers censuring a transgender lawmaker and parents cancelling James and the Giant Peach make me question underlying objections.
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One year after buying Twitter, jury still out on Elon Musk as free speech champion
Flap over links to Substack distract from bright spots and rejections of institutions that seek to censor in the name of misinformation.
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