BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

A Bill Maher video that exposes the contradiction between the social justice movement's support for women's and LBGTQ rights and its support for Hamas.

An inspiring TED talk explaining the critical role courageous individual action plays in resisting tyranny and authoritarianism.

An update on the simmering war between Israel and Hezbollah -- a war that could quickly exploded in ways that would be even more destructive than the ongoing war in Gaza.

A look at how Russia's four-step subversion and destabilization strategy applies to the ongoing Israeli/Hamas crisis (and deteriorating support for Western values and democracy).

The real reason behind mounting civilian casualties in Gaza -- a strategic choice by the Hamas leadership (a choice that is proving extremely effective).

A first-rate lecture that takes a long, historical look at the origins of Israeli/Palestinian antipathy -- a look that clarifies the complex origins of the contemporary conflict.

A statistical analysis of the New York Times coverage of the Israeli / Hamas war -- an analysis that demonstrates the success of Hamas' public relations strategy.

A thought provoking look at religion from an economics perspective.

A conversation with the author of a new book The Conservative Environmentalist about the pressures to align with "our team" and how liberals and conservatives are amplifying division on climate.

A must-read analysis explaining why authoritarians are enjoying so much success in their struggle against liberal democracies (and what might be done about it).