BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

Thoughts on the complex relationship between race-based views of social equity, antisemitism, diversity, tolerance, and pluralism.

Reflections on the fact that, since World War II, the United States is not been in war that had absolutely, positively had to win -- a war like the one Ukrainians are now fighting.

Four general principles that, if followed, would do much to improve chances of a positive outcome to the current Mideast crisis (and promote good democratic governance, more generally).

As we contemplate the latest wave of student protests, a look back in this 1971 analysis of the anti-Vietnam protests by prominent sociologist Seymour Martin Lipsett.

Something more to worry about, the many ways in which new technologies could be used by terrorists to mount more destructive and disruptive attacks.

A timely warning for opponents of former President Trump, continuing to refer to his supporters in demeaning and dismissive ways drives the hyper-polarization spiral and strengthens his candidacy.

An article describing how DEI programs are responding to increasing public criticism and political efforts to prohibit them.

An exploration of the relationship between abortion has a fundamental moral cause and abortion as a politically useful tactic for mobilizing voters.

Welcome news of progress toward Iranian accountability for at least some of its crimes against humanity.

As we slide into an increasingly dangerous global Cold War, a sobering assessment of relative strengths of competing blocs.