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There is more gender, religious, sexual orientation, and ethnic equality in Israel then in any other Mideastern or Muslim country. The rights of women, gays, and others are far more fully recognized and implemented in Israel than anywhere in the Arab world. The Israeli army does not discriminate against gays, as even the U.S. Army does, and the Isr
... See moreAlan Dershowitz • The Case for Israel
publicity principle.16 In its simplest form, the publicity principle suggests that no choice architect in the public or private sector should adopt a policy that she would not be able or willing to defend publicly.
Cass R. Sunstein • Nudge: The Final Edition
the “Propaganda Model” actually has a fair amount of elite advocacy. In fact, there’s a very significant tradition among elite democratic thinkers in the West which claims that the media and the intellectual class in general ought to carry out a propaganda function—they’re supposed to marginalize the general population by controlling what’s called
... See morePeter Mitchell • Understanding Power: The Indispensible Chomsky
Opinion
The double standard applied to Israel endangers the rule of law and the credibility of international institutions.
Alan Dershowitz • The Case for Israel
To compare the accidental killing of civilians during legitimate self-defense against terrorism with the targeted murder of innocent civilians is like comparing medicine to poison.
Alan Dershowitz • The Case for Israel
How to Fix Democracy Season 3 | David van Reybrouck
youtube.comThe news coverage given to Brock’s fake news focus provides fresh evidence of how he’s truly set himself apart in the smear industry. As a political operative, he seems able to pick up the phone or send an email and get his message covered in outlets ranging from Politico to the New York Times. There are no other liberals or conservative counterpar
... See moreSharyl Attkisson • The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
