B’Ivrit | How Israeli Media Views Trump’s America
What do people in Israel know or hear about all this in the media? Very little.
Film Review | ‘Centered’: How Senator Joe Lieberman Did it His Way
The new documentary "Centered" showcases the life and career of Senator Joe Lieberman, a supreme centrist who sang "My Way."
Making Sense of Trump 2.0
It’s a Washington phenomenon that never ceases to amaze: In the course of one day, the nation’s ruling political landscape changes.
Bernie Forces Democrats to Take a Stand
Here too, everyone had something to count as a win.
From the Newsletter | The Strongman in America
“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.'
Jack Ruby: The Many Faces of Oswald’s Assasin
Danny Fingeroth doesn’t definitively rebut the conspiracy theories, but he finds “every narrative beyond ‘lone nut’ impossibly unlikely.”
Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
By noon, less than three hours after the exchange began, Washington and Jerusalem were in full crisis mode.
Clocks Are Ticking on a Cease-Fire Deal
Moment contributor Nathan Guttman examines the most recent political takes from the Jewish world and beyond.
Can Pro-Israel Democrats Throw Biden a Lifeline?
Moment contributor Nathan Guttman examines the most recent political takes from the Jewish world and beyond.
From the Newsletter | New House Speaker, Same George Santos
Now facing 23 federal charges, the New York Representative has made no indication he'll resign, nor has he been keeping a low profile.
George Santos, Seeking Re-Election, Still Claims He’s ‘Jew-ish’
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.
Dianne Feinstein (1933-2023): Trailblazer, Legislative Powerhouse, Jewish Woman
She was the longest-serving woman in U.S. Senate history and the first Jewish woman to be sworn in as senator.