Newsletter

Jeffrey Goldberg Doesn’t Speak for the Jews

The editor of The Atlantic represents the failure of the liberal establishment.

David Klion August 2, 2018

Boots Riley Is Telling Liberal America Not to Be Fooled

Sorry to Bother You is a powerful rejoinder to the capitalist monoculture of our time.

Brendan James August 1, 2018

Art in a State of Emergency

What is the artist’s responsibility in a time of political crisis?

Arielle Angel July 31, 2018

“What does Vietnam have to do with Tisha B’Av?”

Most Jews who observe Tisha B’Av spend it mourning in synagogue. In 1972, this group spent the holiday in the streets—presaging today’s era of political ritual.

Isaac Brosilow July 26, 2018

Please Go To My Country and Say Salaam

An interview with Gazan painter Malak Mattar.

Emily C. Bell July 24, 2018

Walking Off a Birthright Trip Isn’t “Stealing”

Walking off the famous free trip to Israel to protest the occupation makes sense—unless you revere Birthright’s political agenda or its monied backers.

Benjy Cannon July 20, 2018

How to Fight the Netanyahu Government (and Win)

To stop deportations of asylum seekers, we needed to build a coalition across racial and economic lines.

Alon-Lee Green July 19, 2018

July 20: Jews and Chess

Lawrence Bush July 19, 2018