My thoughts on politics.
Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender has announced new sanctions against Hamas- and PFLP-linked “charities” serving as a stark reminder that not all philanthropy is what it seems. For ethical nonprofits, transparency is not just best practice—it’s a survival strategy. When organizations exploit charitable fronts to fund terror, they damage global trust in humanitarian work. …
A forthcoming book, Original Sin by Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper, reveals troubling details about President Joe Biden’s mental decline during his term, raising questions about his fitness for leadership. As early as 2022, Biden struggled to recall the names of longtime aides like Jake Sullivan and Kate Bedingfield, referring to them vaguely as “Steve” …
Randy Fine’s win in Florida’s 6th Congressional District special election on April 1, 2025, is a sigh of relief for a Republican Party clinging to its razor-thin House majority like a lifeboat in a storm. The Trump-endorsed state senator’s triumph over Democrat Josh Weil—a political newbie who somehow raised nearly ten times Fine’s war chest—keeps …
Nikki Haley, during her tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, demonstrated a strong commitment to Israel’s security and sovereignty. Her vocal support for Israel in international forums and her staunch defense of its right to self-defense earned her praise from many pro-Israel advocates. Additionally, Haley’s diplomatic approach often provided a more nuanced and …
In recent years, the term “woke” has permeated various aspects of society, including education. While the intention behind “woke” education may be to promote social justice and inclusivity, there are significant pitfalls that deserve scrutiny. For example, not everyone agrees that social justice and inclusivity reflect American values. Let’s delve into what’s wrong with the …
One California school district has spent a quarter of a million taxpayer dollars to teach children hate by way of a “woke” curriculum, called (what else?) “Woke Kindergarten.” The results of this curriculum? Lowered test scores. What sort of lessons does “woke” kindergarten teach? From Legal Insurrection: woke kindergarten is a global, abolitionist early childhood …
President Biden has been lambasting Israel about the need to tamp down settler violence against Arabs. But there is no comparison between Arab violence and settler violence. A editorial in the Jerusalem Post, points this out by comparing the number of incidents emanating from either side, and the difference in attitude in these two populations: …
Car dealers are concerned that Biden’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate could negatively impact their sales. They have sent a letter urging him to reconsider the requirement of having two-thirds of new cars be EVs by 2032. They argue that the current slump in EV sales is hurting their business. These local car dealers hold significant …
US Ambassador Tom Nides said that Smotrich is stupid and he would throw him out of a plane. American officials say they won’t meet with him in Washington, and even AIPAC won’t meet with him. Meanwhile, Smotrich had no plans to meet with officials during his trip. https://twitter.com/LahavHarkov/status/1631471099341840387 In other words, all the umbrage is …
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by the Arkansas Times on Tuesday in its lawsuit against the trustees of the University of Arkansas (U of A) after a longtime advertiser in 2018 called the paper to certify that it does not boycot Israel, as per state law. The ACLU, arguing on behalf of …