“The framers of the U.S. Constitution were definitely worried about an authoritarian president. And I think they were really worried about demagogues, who are a bit like strongmen,” says Eric Posner, author of ‘The Demagogue’s Playbook.’
Danny Fingeroth doesn’t definitively rebut the conspiracy theories, but he finds “every narrative beyond ‘lone nut’ impossibly unlikely.”
By noon, less than three hours after the exchange began, Washington and Jerusalem were in full crisis mode.
Moment contributor Nathan Guttman examines the most recent political takes from the Jewish world and beyond.
Moment contributor Nathan Guttman examines the most recent political takes from the Jewish world and beyond.
Now facing 23 federal charges, the New York Representative has made no indication he’ll resign, nor has he been keeping a low profile.
Having left a number of messages for Santos I was surprised when, in the midst of the most recent government funding showdown in the House, he actually called me back.
She was the longest-serving woman in U.S. Senate history and the first Jewish woman to be sworn in as senator.
George Santos isn’t Jewish, but he could still benefit from listening to what the Jewish tradition has to say about truth.
Journalists abroad are paying the price for the United States’ domestic interests.
Robert Siegel, former host of NPR’s All Things Considered and Moment’s special literary contributor shares his thoughts about the mob events at the U.S. Capitol and how these past few years remind him of the turmoil of 1968. He also reflects on the history of American rebellions and the challenges that lie ahead for the Biden administration. Siegel is in conversation with Moment’s opinion and book editor Amy E. Schwartz.
At a time when polls dominate, project founder Nadine Epstein and director Suzanne Borden review preliminary findings from Moment’s unique Jewish Political Voices Project, which has been following real people in real time in 10 swing states. We will also hear directly from participants including former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley from Nevada, Rabbi Dan Levin from Florida, Mark Goldhaber from North Carolina and Ruth Kantrowitz from Wisconsin. Also joining us is Chicago Sun Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet.
