BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

A not so hopeful story about the ways in which Jewish voices are being suppressed by the publishing industry.

An interesting report on an unusual way of memorializing terrible, politically charged events.

A long-term look at the conflict between Islamic and Western values and the continuing struggle for dominance -- a big part of the larger context of the war between Israel and Hamas.

From Natan Sharansky, thoughts about the suppression of Jewish voices and the hopeful news that Columbia students are overcoming that suppression.

At a time when politics is dominated by the extremes of the right and the left, an argument that Democrats ought to move toward the center -- home of the all-important swing voter.

A persuasive argument that the conventional wisdom is wrong. Rather than being divided and dysfunctional, the US government has quietly and successfully been able to address a wide range of issues.

A detailed look at the complexities of translating Hamas' language regarding its female captives and the alarming meanings of the words they use.

An update on the delivery of aid to Gaza using the new pier constructed by the US military (a pier that has since been badly damaged by storms).

An analysis of the terrible precedents being set by Hamas' October 7 attack, Israel's response, and the global reaction.

It is always a good idea to anticipate things that could go wrong before they actually do (and in time to change plans). This article applies this principle to the upcoming election.